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LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 in London, England. This is the first Budget presented by the new Labour government and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

SMEs must adapt to a higher-tax environment

Emma Jones dives into the mixed reaction to the Budget. While some see opportunities, others face mounting challenges

Emma Jones

James Watt, founder of Brewdog

Do you have time to read this article?

Business Leader’s head of membership explains how entrepreneurs can be inspired by seeing their peers in action

Craig Wilmann

Rebecca Robins

How to get different generations working together, better

Well-intentioned multigenerational workforce strategies can sometimes backfire, creating division rather than collaboration. Here's how to spot them and remedy the problems

Josh Dornbrack

Little Moons products

How market research transformed Little Moons

Ross Farquhar, marketing director at Little Moons, explains how data-driven insights have become critical to the brand’s rapid growth and product development strategy

Sarah Vizard

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at the annual Labour Party conference

Labour’s problems are not a failure of storytelling but of leadership

Sir Keir Starmer and his party achieved power by avoiding saying too much but without a compelling narrative they can’t expect to stay in government for long

Ed Smith

Judd Trump of England plays a shot in a match against Barry Hawkins in the 2024 UK Championship final

How snooker became a social media sensation in China

Simon Brownell, CEO of the World Snooker Tour, reveals how innovative strategies and a focus on China have propelled snooker to new heights

Graham Ruddick

Rachel Reeves

Pensions reform could unlock the UK economy

Much can be done to harness this multitrillion-pound industry to drive investment – but we must also save more

Szu Ping Chan

Amy Walters Cohen

The five paradoxes that could unlock your leadership potential

As leadership evolves, Amy Walters Cohen has examined how a handful of challenges can change how you approach running a business

Josh Dornbrack

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 30: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual budget to Parliament on October 30, 2024 in London, England. This is the first Budget presented by the new Labour government and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Budget backlash

Plus, Aviva’s Direct Line £3.3bn takeover approach, Black Friday retail hopes and five ways to make your one-on-one meetings more effective

Graham Ruddick

Kamala Harris holds campaign event in Kalamazoo, Michigan

US election result exposes the gender gap in leadership

Zara Nanu explores the urgent need for business leaders to champion fair representation and build inclusive environments that truly reflect diverse perspectives

Zara Nanu

Andrex Toilet Tissue

Kimberley-Clark on how it avoids putting its staff in ‘burnout territory’

The company behind Andrex, Kleenex and Huggies is challenging the philosophy that 110 per cent effort gets the best results

Graham Ruddick

Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves leave after an interview at the London Stock Exchange

Growth looks elusive after Budget creates ‘perfect storm’

The scale of the backlash to a classic Labour package of tax increases has taken ministers by surprise, although they insist their measures will work – in time

Steven Swinford

Leadership and teamwork concept

Can we double the number of large companies in the UK?

Business Leader’s head of membership on the method behind what might seem like madness

Craig Wilmann

How to know when it’s time to replace yourself as the boss

When your business hits a plateau, it’s natural to blame external factors, but sometimes the biggest barrier to growth is you

Josh Dornbrack

Male swimmer with eyes closed

Believing in long-term success is vital when facing brutal setbacks

Belief can be a powerful driver but lasting success requires more than optimism alone, says Catherine Baker

Catherine Baker

Forest Holidays Scotland

Building a Northern unicorn: The tech-driven rise of Forge Holiday Group

Forge Holiday Group is heading for unicorn status and taking on international tech rivals

Chris Maguire

Scale-Up Awards 2024

Meet the winners of the 2024 Scale-Up Awards

From entrepreneur of the year to scale-up disruptor, our awards celebrate businesses that have navigated tough conditions and come out on top

Josh Dornbrack

O2's logo on a phone and Virgin Media's logo in the background

The role of market research at Virgin Media O2

Virgin Media O2's head of research and insight discusses how the company uses customer insight and offers some advice for those starting out

Sarah Vizard

Person putting a post-it note on a board

How to unlock the power of purpose

Executive coach and author John Blakey provides his strategies to empower leaders to navigate challenges, inspire teams and amplify their impact

Graham Ruddick

View of the Clifton suspension Bridge at sunset in Bristol

Exploring the South West’s hidden potential

Businesses are breaking new ground across the region but do they need to shout louder to get vital funding?

Andrew Lynch

The square green Job Center Plus sign attached to the outside wall of the office building

Inside the economic impact of Britain’s long-term sickness

As government reforms and support systems fall short, the economic and personal toll grows, says Szu Ping Chan

Szu Ping Chan

Philips airfryer

The company that launched the air fryer

In this podcast episode, we speak to Versuni chief executive Veronique Pauwels about why it is capable of producing innovations like the air fryer and why playing chess makes you a strategic thinker

Graham Ruddick

How to become a customer-centric organisation

True and lasting customer focus is very hard to achieve. So how can businesses make it a reality?

Ellen Hammett

The man sitting in the corner of the room

Action speaks louder than words for male mental health

With long-term sickness related to mental illness on the rise, supporting mental health is a growing challenge for growing businesses

Niki Turner-Harding