by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to cut the base rate to 4% at its August meeting. Responding to the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee’s vote to cut the base rate to 4%, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) Policy Chair, Tina McKenzie,...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Spelthorne Business
The Ashford Rotary Club and Ashford Wide are inviting local businesses to put themselves in front of a crowd at one of the year’s most anticipated community events the Classic Car Show, taking place on Sunday 7th September, 10am–4pm at the Ashford Recreation Ground....
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Spelthorne Business
The Home Office will determine the outcome regarding the future use of the Stanwell Hotel independently. Whilst they are not obligated to consult with the Council or consider its representations, they are now actively engaging with the authority, and the Council is...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Local Business, Local news, Recruitment, Spelthorne Business
Small businesses could be offered HR vouchers to help with workplace reforms Small businesses could benefit from free HR guidance as part of a proposed government initiative aimed at helping employers adjust to changes under the employment rights bill. The Department...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Spelthorne Business, Start up support
Budding entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Surrey are set to receive a major boost with the launch of the Start-Up Surrey Programme, a dynamic new initiative funded by Surrey County Council and delivered by leading business support provider The IncuHive...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Spelthorne Business
Budding entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Surrey are set to receive a major boost with the launch of the Start-Up Surrey Programme, a dynamic new initiative funded by Surrey County Council and delivered by leading business support provider The IncuHive...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Local Business, Local news, Spelthorne Business
Five Types of Videos Every Business Needs in 2025 In 2025, video is no longer just “nice to have”, it’s the most powerful marketing tool at your disposal. Whether you’re a small local shop or a growing service-based brand, the right videos can boost your visibility,...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Local Business, Local news, Spelthorne Business
The local business edition You’ve tried Instagram posts. You’ve boosted a Facebook ad or two. You’ve spent hours updating your website.And yet… the new customers aren’t pouring in. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Most local business owners I meet feel like they’re...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Community, Local Business, Spelthorne Business
From November 2025, UK company directors and PSCs must verify their identity with Companies House under major new transparency rules. Following reforms to the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA), it will soon be compulsory for company directors to...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Awards, Spelthorne Business
A Camberley upskilling expert has sponsored a Dragon’s Den style pitchingcompetition for the region’s budding entrepreneurs hoping to kickstart their businessand win a £4,000 cash boost. Jeev Sahoo from Step8Up joined the likes of British Airways andBP to act as...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business
President Trump’s decision to charge import duties for low-value goods entering the US is bad news for small exporters in the UK. All goods worth $800 or less entering the US from the UK will no longer be exempt from US tariffs from 29 August. Trump had...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Business Trends, Economy Growth, Spelthorne Business
The government has unveiled its Small Business Plan – featuring a new crackdown on late payment, more support and funding for start-ups and growth firms and a promise to cut admin costs for SMEs by 25%. The Labour government has unveiled its...
by Tracey Carter | J Aug, 2025 | Local Business, Spelthorne Business
The search engine has described the feature as its “most powerful AI search experience yet”. Google apparently processes over 8.5 billion searches every day. But users who use the search engine today will see an unfamiliar tab labelled “AI Mode”. It’s a new smart...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2025 | Local Business, Local news, Spelthorne Business
Ever wished you had a team of IT superheroes watching your back? This month, we are thrilled to introduce you to Timeless IMS, the award-winning managed service provider that’s making cyber threats a thing of the past for UK businesses.Why Timeless IMS? Because...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2025 | FSB News, Spelthorne Business
Government to tackle late payments with the most significant legislative reforms in 25 years – an issue that costs the UK economy £11bn a year and shuts down 38 businesses every day UK set to have the toughest late payments laws in the G7 as part of reforms to...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2025 | Local Business, Spelthorne Business
As tech leaders urge companies to strike a balance between innovation and people power, one controversial business strategist is offering a radically different playbook: ditch the hiring habit, fire underperformers, and build leaner, AI-powered businesses from the...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2025 | Spelthorne Business
Help to Grow Management is a Government funded programme set up to supportSMEs to grow. Over 10,000 SME leaders have completed Help to Grow nationallyand the university of Brighton have just had the 250th business leader complete theprogramme in a certificate awarding...
by Tracey Carter | J Jul, 2025 | Local news, Spelthorne Business
16 July 2025: Spelthorne is pleased to announce that Sunbury Walled Garden, Staines Cemetery and Sunbury Park (including Orchard Meadow) have been awarded Green Flag Awards The Green Flag Award scheme, managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, recognises and...
