Small Business (SMB) stories - Page 21

Rising costs and AI adoption threaten graduate hiring in UK SMEs, with firms facing nearly GBP £40,000 first-year expenses amid limited government support.

UK and Ireland firms prioritise cybersecurity, AI adoption, and sustainable IT strategies as they gear up for evolving digital workplaces in 2024.

Firevault partners with Sona Insurance Solutions to provide UK firms with offline data storage, enhancing protection against rising cyber threats and insurer demands.

Small businesses boost Black Friday sales by 30% through embedded finance, securing fast funding via eCommerce platforms to overcome cash flow challenges.

Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.

Elemental Concept joins Applio Ventures' SME Champion Scheme to help shape the UK government's £150 million professional services strategy.

Robotic Marketer unveils a unified platform combining marketing automation and project management to help SMBs streamline and automate their campaigns.

MyTrucking's partnership with Xero boosts digital adoption in transport, easing admin and saving time for operators across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK.

Ebury launches a mobile app enabling SMEs to manage international payments and FX on the go, offering real-time rates for over 130 currencies.

ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.

With Microsoft Copilot integration, Sophos seeks to enable real-time security analysis within Microsoft 365 and Teams environments.

CASwell launches the CAF-0120, a fan-less AI-powered firewall and VPN gateway for small firms, featuring Intel Atom tech for quiet, efficient cybersecurity.

A UK dentist reveals how AI can ease healthcare pressures, boosting staff efficiency and patient care while preserving the human spirit in business.

Ship4wd launches platform enabling US SMBs to buy directly from Chinese factories, offering pricing in USD, order protection, and integrated global shipping.

ShipStation has launched new features for UK businesses, enhancing analytics, inventory management, and flexible plans to streamline shipping and fulfilment.

iBanFirst appoints Sonia Boudier as Deputy CEO and Aurore Colson as Non-Executive Director to boost its European growth and client services.

Payments now make up 55% of global fintech revenues at USD $126 billion, driven by innovation, regulation, and demand for instant, secure transactions.

Agentic AI is transforming small businesses across the UK, easing workload pressures and unlocking millions in new revenue for tiny teams and clinics.

UK platform needi and Irish chocolatier Grá Chocolates share EUR €100,000 prize for sustainable corporate gifting fostering cross-border collaboration.

CommonAI launches a UK and Europe-wide platform to provide affordable AI computing resources and support for start-ups, backed by investment initiatives.