Business Thinking You Can Use This Week
Six topics business owners are searching for right now, explained in plain English with the numbers, a diagram and a short to-do list. Updated 9 November 2026.
Start with AI and returnsSix Reads For Owners
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AI Is Everywhere. Where Is The Return?
Adoption has doubled, but most firms see no cost effect yet. A pilot method that works for owner-led businesses.
Read in a panel→026 min readTax and payrollThe October Budget: What Owners Should Check Now
Wages, founder tax reliefs, digital tax and business rates. The dates that matter for 2027 and 2029.
Read in a panel→036 min readCash flowLate Payment Is The Quiet Business Killer
89% of firms were paid late. The numbers, the hardest-hit sectors and a cash-protection routine.
Read in a panel→046 min readPeople and lawEmployment Rights Act: Your Dates For 2026 And 2027
Day-one sick pay, harassment duties and the six-month unfair dismissal rule. A staged calendar for owners.
Read in a panel→056 min readGrowth abroadAfrica: Opportunity Is Clear, Entry Is Not
Half of large UK firms already operate there. The risks they cite and a staged route for smaller firms.
Read in a panel→065 min readBuying adviceHow AI Is Changing What Consultants Charge
Outcome-based fees are rising. What to ask for when you buy advice, and what a fair fixed fee covers.
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