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This is the place for latest business regulations, other updates, customer stories and the occasional bit about us.

In short, it's a minestrone of interesting bits and pieces from advice and opinions, to personal profiles and things that have caught our eye.

The cost and impact of bad business advice on the UK’s small and micro-businesses
Our survey reveals the effect of bad business advice on UK small & micro-businesses. Find out what it costs & which sectors are hit hardest.
28/04/2022

UK charity and not-for-profit sector statistics 2022
How many charities are there in the UK? Where are they based? And what do they do? Find out with our latest UK charity statistics.
11/04/2022

Male aesthetics industry statistics 2022
Men like to look good too, but just how good? Our male aesthetics industry statistics for 2022 paint a picture of an industry on the up...
24/03/2022

UK cleaning industry statistics 2021
What's the cleaning industry worth? How many people work in it? These questions answered and more in our 2021 UK cleaning industry statistics.
09/11/2021

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Popular and emerging beauty trends with expert predictions for 2021/22 weddings
What are the top beauty trends right now? And what does that mean for winter 2021 and 2022 weddings? Find out...
26/10/2021

UK hair and beauty industry statistics 2021
Up-to-date figures and statistics about the UK hair, nail and beauty industry in 2021. The facts at your fingertips, all in one place...
25/10/2021

The Most Popular Nostalgic Beauty Trends on TikTok
Want to know what nostalgic beauty trends are top of the hashtag rankings on TikTok right now? Beauticians and hairdressers, be prepared...
20/05/2021

Most in-demand freelance skills 2020
Data shows the freelance market holding up well and even growing despite the pandemic. Here are the most in-demand freelance skills for 2020.
22/01/2021

A guide to new government rules & help for businesses during lockdown 3
Lockdown 3 is upon us, with new government rules for how businesses should operate & what help they can get. Here's all you need to know.
07/01/2021

eBay sellers: here’s why you need insurance
If your online business relies on eBay sales, it's a good idea to protect your profits with eBay seller's insurance. Here's why.
10/11/2020

Surge in demand for aesthetics training shows industry bouncing back
Demand for aesthetics training has surged post-national lockdown, reflecting the growing popularity of non-surgical cosmetic treatments.
28/10/2020

We’ve got the Plain English Campaign’s Crystal Mark seal of approval – again
The Plain English Campaign is against jargon and gobbledygook. Their Internet Crystal Mark shows we're committed to plain English on our website.
09/07/2020