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Why small businesses are optimistic about growth in 2022
02 February 2022 CoronavirusResearch by the Federation of Small Businesses confirms that despite inflation and labour shortages, more indies are targeting growth this year than pre-Covid -
What’s in store for the food start-up scene this year?
21 January 2022 AmbientStart-ups soared in the pandemic, but what’s the trading environment like for new businesses today, and which sectors can expect to see new launches? Tom Russell, managing director of The Food Incubator, weighs in -
How to harness community spirit post-Covid
23 November 2021 RetailLocal businesses and consumers came together during the pandemic, and maintaining these relationships in the future will pay dividends -
The value of collaboration for small businesses
03 September 2021 ProducersFor challenger brands, it's more important than ever to work together, says Andy Lawson, founder of BoroughBox -
Two healthy challenger brands join Good Food Fund
21 June 2021 ProducersBetter Nature and Spare Snacks will receive support in their battle against childhood obesity -
Why an ex-M&S buyer created a fairer online farm shop
08 June 2021 Farm ShopHannah Anderson explains why her 20 years in the food buying business has helped her launch a food delivery service that puts suppliers first -
Covid start-up food businesses set to drive jobs boom
17 May 2021 Coronavirus‘Lockdown-preneurs’ are expected to create thousands of new jobs in the food and drink sector in the coming years -
Mike Cherry, FSB: SMEs have “rapidly and radically transformed”
17 May 2021 CoronavirusSmall, rural businesses have shown their resilience during the pandemic, and there are opportunities ahead, writes Mike Cherry, national chair of the Federation of Small Businesses -
5 minutes with Harry Turpin, The Savourists
26 March 2021 Start UpsWe chat with the founder of savoury snack specialist The Savourists about the best and worst parts of the job -
IFE and Mission Ventures launch award for lockdown start-ups
23 March 2021 CoronavirusThe award will showcase innovative brands in the food and drink sector that launched during the Covid-19 pandemic -
10 ways that small businesses hold the cards
15 March 2021 CoronavirusPulling together, going the extra mile and proving that small is beautiful, fine food SMEs have played a blinder during the pandemic, discovers Anna Blewett -
Will women-led start-ups power the UK’s post-Covid recovery?
15 March 2021 CoronavirusSmall Business Britain predicts a fresh wave of female entrepreneurs will be hitting the market after the pandemic
