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10 Steps for Small Business Success in 2026

Kat White15th December 2025Business PlanningLeave a Comment

10 steps for small business success in 2026

Every business has felt the strain in recent years. Here are 10 practical steps you can take to strengthen your foundations and give your business a fighting chance in 2026.

Cyber Security Guide for Small Businesses

Kat White19th November 2025Business PlanningLeave a Comment

Cyber Security: A Practical Guide for Small Businesses

Nearly half of the UK’s small businesses could face a cyber attack, costing thousands of pounds each time. It’s time to protect what you’ve worked so hard to build. Here’s how.

How to Use AI Responsibly | UK Small Business Guide

Kat White9th October 2025Apps, Business Planning, Marketing, Productivity, Time ManagementLeave a Comment

How to Use AI Responsibly: A UK Small Business Guide

We explore how small UK businesses can protect customer data, stay transparent, and use AI tools responsibly and effectively.

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.

How to Scale Your Small Business

Kat White29th April 2025Business PlanningLeave a Comment

Female small business owner sitting with laptop at kitchen table

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 2025

Updated Oct 25.
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.

8 benefits of apprenticeships for small businesses

Kat White24th July 2024Employment, ProductivityLeave a Comment

8 benefits of apprenticeships for small business

Looking to recruit beyond the traditional means? Here are eight reasons why an apprenticeship for your small business could be a game-changer.

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.

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Kat is BIP’s Digital Marketing Executive and has over 20 years’ experience in marketing, working for both large & small businesses, social enterprises and as a freelance copywriter and marketing consultant.

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