Small businesses18 hrs ago'I cannot teach you integrity': How employee theft is hurting small businesses in AfricaThat Girl Boina's post about why she had closed her beauty parlour struck a nerve with other small business owners.18 hrs ago2 days ago'I shrank my business for work-life balance'Emma Hine swapped her corporate job for running her own company to get a better work-life balance.2 days ago8 days ago'I quit my job at 51 and retrained as a butcher'After 30 years in care, Emma Jenkins swaps careers to take over a family-run butchers.8 days ago8 Oct 2026New parking charges could be a 'disaster' for townShropshire Council has proposed plans that could mean an increase in the price of parking.8 Oct 20261 Oct 2026End of an era as family run shop shuts after 70 yearsAlan and Kathleen Harvey are to close Brewers Sewing Machines, which they have been running since the 1950s1 Oct 202630 Sept 2026The firms coping in the wake of the Rettendon blastBusinesses caught up in the major fire and explosion in July tell the BBC about the impact.30 Sept 202628 Sept 2026Bakery says it makes £2.3m annually but 'still struggling'A Manchester Bakery has said their "bank balance is finished" in a open letter to Prime Minister Andy Burnham28 Sept 202623 Sept 2026Bakery owner calls for Budget help for firmsFrankie Dyer has written to the prime minister urging Budget support for businesses.23 Sept 202622 Sept 2026'Nightmare' for taxi drivers as fuel prices soar Volunteer blood bike charity Freewheelers workers said they are also facing tough choices.22 Sept 2026...
