China's ceramic industry has developed at a fast pace in the past few years, leading to a rapid rise in both domestic and foreign demand for its products. However, as global economic growth slows down, structural imbalances become more pronounced, and China's economy has entered a new development cycle. Supply-side structural reforms and severe macro-environment […]

If there is one thing that will be in business for a long time, it has to be the hair business. If you are looking for a business venture, you should try the hair business. The market is ripe, and you have a huge opportunity to grow. The only thing you need to do is […]

Starting a business is the hardest part for some people, even more than running the company itself. It takes a bit of courage to decide to create something entirely new to fetch you money. If you're reading this, you've probably decided to start your wholesale swimwear business. Ordering online, especially when you're buying a lot […]

Cloud adoption: it’s a marathon, not a sprint. All long-term projects need good foundations to succeed. If you want to reap the strategic, technical and cost benefits that come with migrating to the cloud, it’s essential to make sure the right cornerstones are in place. One of those is a workforce that’s engaged with the […]

Mart and Rob Drake-Knight set up their first small business, Teemill, in a garden shed. From tinkering with Epson printers to building factory robots from old eBay parts, the pair built the first open-access circular fashion supply chain from scratch. We will share how they went from building robots in a shed with old eBay […]

If you are considering applying for a business grant or loan to make your business more sustainable and environmentally responsible, there are a variety of initiatives that can help you. Support on offer depends on where you are based, the type of business you run, the kind project you want to set up, and its […]

Flexible working is the new, well, way of working. The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the need for employers to offer a clear, well-documented policy to attract new talent and keep your workforce performing at their best. We know that when employees are better able to balance their personal lives alongside their work requirements, they are […]

Remember when Black Friday was just a day? Well, that’s all changed now. Many retailers will be preparing early Black Friday deals, giving the entire month of November the Black Friday treatment. Since some shoppers might not pile into stores like years past due to coronavirus (COVID-19), you’ll need to get creative with how to […]

How do you support employees during uncertain times and when the likes of dealing with mental health is a higher priority now more than ever? If you’re a small business owner, you know managing people is more than just admin. You’re conducting a whole symphony of memorising individual backgrounds and interests, understanding personalities and preferences, […]

Manufacturing has seen one of the biggest falls in youth employment of all UK industries. But cloud technology could encourage a new generation of talent into the sector. In total, a third of managers are struggling to find willing apprentices and 29% are worried about their ageing workforce. Read this article to find out how […]