By Angus Hay, Founder & CEO, Vereus AI Back in December, a Managing Director said something to me that perfectly summed up the current state of AI in business: “We’ve rolled out three AI tools this year and I still can’t point to a single pound they’ve made us.” He was more confused than he […]
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Your business isn’t a solitary island; it’s part of a vast, interconnected ecosystem. To truly flourish and achieve sustainable success, you must actively grow this ecosystem, and that starts with urgently expanding your audience. This isn’t just about getting more clicks; it’s about strategically connecting with new markets, collaborators, and opportunities that will fuel your
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When you’ve been running your own business for a while, there can come a point where marketing starts to feel harder than it should. You’re not a start-up: you have regular clients, a steady turnover and a reputation and level of trust in your industry that you’ve worked hard to earn. Yet your marketing feels
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Hospitality and service businesses could face fines and employment tribunal claims if they fail to comply with the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, which requires employers to pass on all qualifying tips, gratuities, and service charges to workers without deductions. The Act affects more than two million workers across restaurants, bars, retail, hairdressing, taxi
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As business owners, we are used to planning ahead. We forecast revenue, build contingency plans, review contracts, and protect our assets. But there’s one area many entrepreneurs quietly avoid…what happens to the business, and to our families, if we are suddenly unable to steer the ship ourselves? Estate planning is not simply about “writing a
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Why Every UK SME Needs a Strategic Plan Starting and growing a business is an adventure, but even the best adventurers need a map. For UK SMEs, a strategic plan isn’t a luxury; it’s your essential compass, guiding you through market shifts, competition, and growth opportunities. Many entrepreneurs feel daunted by the term, associating it
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And what actually moves you forward. Most business owners I meet are not lazy. They are not unmotivated. They are not short on ideas. They are busy. Very busy. Yet despite long hours, full diaries, and constant activity, many feel stuck. Revenue plateaus. Decisions feel harder. Progress slows, even though effort keeps increasing. This is
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Voice AI has moved far beyond novelty. What was once clunky, robotic and frustrating has evolved into something genuinely transformative for businesses of all sizes. Today’s Voice AI agents can hold natural conversations, understand intent, take action and operate as a reliable extension of a business team. At its core, Voice AI refers to artificial
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International Women’s Day invites a different kind of reflection now. Not because the work is done it clearly isn’t but because the stage of progress many women in business now occupy asks for something more considered than visibility alone. There is a maturity to where we are, and maturity brings responsibility. For many women, particularly
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Now the post-holiday chaos has died down, it’s time to shake off your business’s computing cobwebs and get your IT sparkling. With holiday chaos behind us and the financial year end on the horizon, it’s time to get your tech in order to face the rest of 2026. Here are 5 pointers to carry out
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