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Many elements contribute to the success of a small business. And while sound leadership and good financial planning both have a huge part to play, it’s also important to adapt to the latest developments and trends. If you’re keen to know what’s in store for SMEs in 2023, here’s the small business trends experts are predicting.

For many people, the start of the year is a time for taking stock — and looking forward to what the future might bring. If you’ve resolved to make 2023 the year for your start-up, there are lots of ways to make that goal a reality. Here are 5 start-up funding opportunities for SMEs to explore in the months to come. 

These are the 2023 important tax dates you need to be aware of to keep on top of your accounting this year. Keeping your finances up to date is a great way to prime your business for success this year, despite all the upheaval going on in the world. 

In time honoured fashion, and because it’s the start of the year, we look at 5 start-up predictions for 2023 that you should keep an eye on. 

No matter what stage you’re at on your start-up journey, you can always learn from the experiences of others. And luckily, there’s a wealth of information out there from those who’ve trodden the same entrepreneurial paths.

We were joined by Seyi Banjo, founder of Herbal Tea Therapy, a fantastic start-up that caters for people suffering from lung issues. They have a variety of products within that field to support people more naturally. 

This week, we share some photography tips for small business marketing. Whether it’s images for your own website or snapshots for social media content, the quality of your photography can often make the difference between an abandoned cart and a sale.

According to a 2020 study by the National Institute of Mental Health, more than 70% of entrepreneurs experience mental health issues at some point in their careers, compared to just 48% of people in other professions. So what’s going on — and how can we work to buck the trend?

In the latest in our #GrowSolo series, we speak to Founder and entrepreneur Aarish Shah. In his own words, Aarish has been around the startup ecosystem for nearly 20 years, working in a variety of roles and founding a number of his businesses.

Business tips this week cover some great Christmas marketing ideas for small businesses to help you make the most of the festive season. As the cost of living crisis continues, shoppers are finding themselves with less and less money to spend — and SMEs are feeling the impact.

Pop singer/songwriter and content creator, Bee Arnold, sat down with Tebby to discuss the world of music and the business behind the art.

Marketing your small business on a budget is becoming increasingly important as the economic landscape continues to present challenge after challenge. Unfortunately, many of those in the early stages of business don’t have piles of cash to invest in marketing — making advertising budgets difficult to factor in. Here are some tips on how to market your small business on a budget.