inflation

  1. Inflation up again: cause for (more) small biz concern? Probably not

    Inflation up again: cause for (more) small biz concern? Probably not

    The British Chambers of Commerce speaks to UKBF about that niggling 0.1% which, despite what he says, down-the-pub Dave didn’t foresee. It’s not meant to be a joke, or sound like a joke even if it does. Not least because, in the words of one respected policy expert quizzed by UKBF, the...
  2. Why are business broker searches soaring in 2024?

    Why are business broker searches soaring in 2024?

    Good afternoon fellow business owners, Today, I'm channelling my curiosity into something that caught my eye on Google Trends. Daltons Business, a platform known for its business buying and selling listings, is trending at the top of the Business category. Intrigued by this, I delved deeper and...
  3. Inflation rises: navigating the latest economic twist for UK small businesses

    Inflation rises: navigating the latest economic twist for UK small businesses

    In an unexpected turn, today's (17th January 2024) inflation announcement has signalled a slight increase in the UK's Consumer Prices Index (CPI) to 4% in December 2023, from 3.9% in November. This development, marking the first rise in the rate in ten months, comes as a surprise to economists...
  4. The latest economic predictions for 2024 and their impact on small businesses

    The latest economic predictions for 2024 and their impact on small businesses

    After a somewhat turbulent 2023 and an election on the horizon, SME owners across the country are preparing for another challenging year in business. There’s no doubt that businesses are still in a period of recovery after facing the impacts of Covid-19, Brexit and geopolitical unrest. But...
  5. UK Business Forums reacts to Rishi Sunak's Cost of Living announcement

    UK Business Forums reacts to Rishi Sunak's Cost of Living announcement

    Press statement Thursday, 26 May 2022 UK Business Forums reacts to Rishi Sunak's Cost of Living announcement Where is the help for the forgotten small business owners? Richard Osborne, CEO and founder of UK Business Forums (UKBF), says: “The cost of living crisis is a desperate situation...
  6. How small businesses can cope with inflation

    How small businesses can cope with inflation

    The cost of living crisis has reverberated around the UK since the start of the year, with inflation reaching its highest level since 1982 last month. Businesses have been hit hard, as they face increased costs and consumer cutbacks. UKBF member SillyBill summed up the experiences of many...
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    What can we do about inflation and rising bills?

    Does anyone have any top tips or ideas to help deal with inflation and rising bills?