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How AI is Changing Search Results – and What Small Business Owners Need to Do About It

Kat White19th August 2025Business Planning, MarketingLeave a Comment

How AI is changing search results and what small business owners need to do about it

The way Google search results appear has changed, with AI-powered answers given prominence over business websites. If you’re wondering – and worrying – how this will affect you, this article outlines what’s happening, busts some myths and tells you what you need to do to ensure you continue to be seen.

Practical Steps to Boost Business Resilience & Confidence

Kat White11th August 2025Business Planning, Business Support, ProductivityLeave a Comment

Six practical steps to boost business resilience & confidence

Small businesses have been hit hard in 2025. Here are six practical steps you can start now to boost your business resilience & confidence for the rest of 2025 and well into the future.

Making Sense of Net Zero Terminology: A Helpful Guide

Kat White17th June 2025Business Planning1 Comment

A guide to net zero terms

Confused by Net Zero terminology & jargon? You’re not alone. Our helpful guide breaks down the most common terms you’re likely to encounter.

How to Scale Your Small Business

Kat White29th April 2025Business PlanningLeave a Comment

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Answering emails between meals and packing orders between school runs? If you’re small business is outgrowing your kitchen table, our practical guide shows you how to grow sustainably.

The Best Business Books & Blogs for Small Business Owners

Kat White13th January 2025Business Planning3 Comments

The Best Business Books & Blogs for Small Business Owners

From the latest best-sellers to 20th-century classics, check out our list of the best business books and blogs you should read this year.

How to get your retail business ready for Christmas

Kat White6th November 2024Business Planning, MarketingLeave a Comment

How to get your retail business ready for Christmas

Whether your shop is in bricks-and-mortar form, online or both, here are our top tips for getting your retail business ready for Christmas.

How to start a business: Our 10-step guide

Kat White12th September 2024Business Planning, Business Support, MarketingLeave a Comment

How to set up a business

Starting a business comes with a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement to feeling daunted. Suddenly, there’s a lot to think about. If you’re not sure what to tackle next, check out our 10-step guide on how to start a business.

Four ways to gain & maintain the competitive edge for your small business

Kat White30th April 2024Business Planning, Business Support, Market Research, Marketing1 Comment

Four ways to gain & maintain competitive advantage for your small business

Setting your business apart helps you attract new customers and retain existing ones. Here we talk about how to gain and maintain the competitive edge for your small business.

Sustainable Technologies to Help Your Business Achieve Net Zero

Adela Mei23rd November 2023Business Planning1 Comment

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We explore seven key areas of sustainable technology and how they can help your business thrive while reducing its carbon footprint. We also share insights into how we’re working towards Net Zero within our own organisation.

10 Climate Change Steps for Small Businesses

Adela Mei10th October 2023Business PlanningLeave a Comment

10 steps for small businesses to tackle climate change

If you’re a small business owner looking to increase your sustainability, or even get started, our guide shows you how. Here are our 10, practical climate change steps for small businesses.

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About the Author

Adela Mei

Adela is a committed conservationist, graduating from York with an MRes in Ecology & Environmental Management. She has a wealth of experience including working as an ecologist and environmental scientist in the water industry, helping protect the UK’s wildlife, rivers and land. As a dedicated life and business coach, she brings her passion for wildlife and the environment to all her work. As our sustainability business advisor at BIP, Adela supports small businesses to better understand the green agenda and reach Net Zero.

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