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How Much Are UK Businesses Owed In Late Payments?

4 days ago | startups.co.uk | Emily Clark

As the new Small Business Commissioner (SBC) starts her role this week to tackle late payments, research shows the issue is having a big impact on small businesses. Research from Purbeck Insurance Services has revealed that late payments are causing significant cash flow problems. So much so that UK businesses are owed between £18k and £22k in unpaid invoices.
Viral dropshipping products to sell in July 2025

4 days ago | startups.co.uk | Emily Clark

With scorching days and humid nights, the UK is currently feeling the full force of a heatwave. And as more people head outdoors, plan getaways, and soak up the sun, shoppers are also flocking online to snap up seasonal essentials. With more hot weather on the way, it’s time for dropshipping businesses to shine, by stocking up on the hottest products that are in demand among customers.
Who Is Emma Jones, The New Small Business Commissioner?

1 week ago | startups.co.uk | Helena Young

Emma Jones CBE, founder of Enterprise Nation, has this week been appointed as the UK’s new Small Business Commissioner. The Office of the Small Business Commissioner (SBC) was first established in 2016. It was set up to tackle the issue of late and unfair payments for SMEs, and its impact on cash flow. Jones will start the role next week. She takes over from Liz Barclay, who has completed her four-year term as the current Commissioner. Barclay was Startups 100 judge in 2023.
WhatsApp To Let Businesses Advertise In-app

1 week ago | startups.co.uk | Emily Clark

Meta has announced the rollout of three new marketing features on the popular messaging app WhatsApp this week. The change will allow WhatsApp for Business users to advertise to customers in-app. Companies will be able to advertise through the app’s “Update” and “Status” sections and subscription models, meaning private chats will not be disrupted.
Expert Shares Tips On How To Hire In The Age of AI

1 week ago | startups.co.uk | Helena Young

AI and automation has already reshaped how we work — from managing data to how we communicate and plan. But now it’s coming for hiring, too. Job descriptions, resume scans, even assessments are being influenced by algorithms. That means companies need to rethink how they define roles, assess talent, and hire fairly. As Head of Data and AI at a large tech firm, I’ve had years of experience building AI-driven teams and hiring data talent myself.
Selling Dubai Chocolate Could Be Risky, Warns FSA

1 week ago | startups.co.uk | Emily Clark

Love it or hate it, Dubai chocolate has been taking the internet by storm. The viral sweet treat has been making rounds on social media, particularly on TikTok, attracting consumers worldwide for its unique look and taste. But while online sellers and dropshipping businesses alike are jumping on the bandwagon to meet the demand, the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has warned that some products are missing important allergen information, which may put consumers at risk.
What Are The Laws On Banning Kids From Pubs?

1 week ago | startups.co.uk | Helena Young

Hospitality has had a tough few years with rising costs and tightened consumer spending limiting footfall. In the midst of this pressure, some pubs have taken a controversial step to encourage custom: banning small children. The move has divided public opinion.
Is GEO The New SEO? What Ecommerce Firms Need to Know

1 week ago | startups.co.uk | Helena Young

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) has, for a while, been considered a key ingredient to success for online stores. And smaller ecommerce businesses have spent years perfecting SEO strategies to compete with big players. However, as artificial intelligence (AI) infiltrates every facet of technology, a new strategy being termed ‘Generative Engine Optimisation’ or GEO, is set to overtake SEO. GEO measures how well online content can be summarised by AI platforms.
What Directors Must Know

1 week ago | startups.co.uk | Helena Young

Following reforms to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), it will soon be compulsory for company directors to confirm their identity with Companies House. The ECCTA represents one of the most significant changes to UK company law in recent years. It aims to tackle fraudulent business registrations and improve corporate transparency. From 2025, new filing rules will roll out in phases, affecting all UK-registered companies, including solopreneurs.
FCA Cracks Down On Business Finance "Finfluencers"

2 weeks ago | startups.co.uk | Helena Young

Social media is brimming with advice. But while they were once limited to lifestyle hacks, it seems influencers are now giving out business finance tips. And not all of it is golden. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has recently clamped down on illegal financial promotions by so-called “finfluencers”, or finance influencers, following repeated warnings and growing concerns around the spread of misinformation online.