#small-business-growth

#small-business-growth

Confidence is at its most fragile, businesses are holding back, investors are cautious, and families are tightening their belts. I've spent the past two decades building businesses from the ground up. No silver spoon, no safety net - just resilience, risk and relentless hard work. That's the story of thousands of entrepreneurs across this country. We're not asking for handouts, just a fair playing field and a government that trusts us to build.

You can never have too many cookies - or too much kitchen space.

Fast, free delivery is now common for consumers, with at least 35% of orders anticipated to arrive within 24 hours during the holiday shopping season.

Barrow-in-Furness has emerged as the North's small business hotspot with its microbusiness density score growing 78% over the past year, supported by £25m Town Deal.

Gone are the days of wearing a college hoodie and snapping a selfie while posing with an acceptance letter.

"Despite challenging trading conditions for small businesses across the UK, the growth in the pet sector is pawsitively encouraging! As many pet owners adjust to new hybrid work schedules, these services have become essential."