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A fixed £995 website build for UK sole traders and SMEs. Here is what the package covers, what costs extra and how to decide whether it suits your business.
By Alexander Loredan · 5 September 2026 · 4 minutesRead article ↗LATEST ADVICE
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John Lewis says searches from AI agents have risen from 0.3% to 2.5% in a year. Here is what that shift means for SMEs and how to prepare without chasing AI hype.
By Alexander Loredan · 4 September 2026 · 7 to 8 minutesRead article ↗
Late payment is not only a finance problem. For growing SMEs, weak quote-to-cash processes, slow invoicing and unclear ownership can trap cash unnecessarily. Here is what to fix.
By Alexander Loredan · 4 September 2026 · 7 to 8 minutesRead article ↗
A website can look professional and still generate very little business. Here are eight common reasons SME websites underperform, and what you can do about them.
By Alexander Loredan · 24 August 2026 · 8 to 9 minutesRead article ↗
Search is expanding beyond traditional Google results. Learn what AI SEO and Generative Engine Optimisation mean, what has changed and what SMEs should do now.
By Alexander Loredan · 20 August 2026 · 7 to 8 minutesRead article ↗
Planning a new business website? This practical guide explains typical UK costs, what changes the price and what to check before you accept a quote.
By Alexander Loredan · 20 August 2026 · 4 to 5 minutesRead article ↗
A business website can look acceptable while quietly losing potential customers. Use these 10 signs to decide whether yours needs targeted improvements, a redesign or a full rebuild.
By Alexander Loredan · 20 August 2026 · 4 to 5 minutesRead article ↗BROWSE BY TOPIC
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