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Leicester digital and brand agency becomes employee owned

Established digital and brand agency Cite DMS, based in Leicestershire, has become an employee-owned trust (EOT), marking a new chapter focused on long-term stability, shared ownership and protecting the culture of the business. Founded in 2000 as a digital-first agency, Cite DMS has evolved into a full-service agency delivering brand, strategy, creative and digital services to clients across a range of sectors. The move to employee ownership was recently completed and gives every member of the
By Fiona Scott 3 min read

Allergy packs chosen for UK School Breakfast Club roll out

Educational packs developed by allergy sufferer and campaigner Julianne Ponan MBE and the Benedict Blythe Foundation have been selected by the Department for Education as a supporting tool for the UK’s national Breakfast Clubs programme, due to roll out in April. The inclusion of the ‘ABC’ packs (Allergy Breakfast Club) marks a significant step towards ensuring the Breakfast Club scheme is safe and accessible for children with food or drink allergies. To date well over 280,000 children at scho
By Fiona Scott 2 min read

2025 marks turning point for allergy safety as advocate Julianne Ponan MBE helps drive change

For years, people living with allergies have said the same thing: the system hasn’t kept up. In 2025, that finally began to change. Across the UK, allergy safety moved higher up the public health agenda, with clearer standards, improved treatment options and growing recognition of the scale of allergies.  For Surrey-based entrepreneur and allergy campaigner Julianne Ponan MBE, 2025 marked a year where long-called-for change began to take shape, both nationally and through her work at allergen-
By Fiona Scott 3 min read

From zero to 1,200 customers per week: How Credico scaled a grocery delivery brand

Leveraging insights rather than assumptions, a campaign based on data builds strategies on clarity rather than volume alone. Disciplined testing can redefine customer profiles, and swift, nimble pivots lead to long-term scale. Credico has seen firsthand that scaling from zero to 1,200 customers per week is a clear indicator of market validation. For a fresh grocery delivery brand in the United Kingdom, this level of weekly acquisition confirms market fit, effective targeting, and disciplined ex
By Debbie Shaw 5 min read

Five years, 691% growth: The telecoms success story that rewrote expectations

Sustained growth through excellent partnerships is a true measure of success. As the client put it themselves, the results “redefined what we deemed possible.” In a telecoms industry defined by rising acquisition costs and intensifying competition, one of the UK’s leading telecoms giants turned to Credico, an outsourced sales agency engineered for scale. The mandate was clear: build a field sales channel capable of delivering high-volume, predictable, year-on-year growth. From day one, the str
By Debbie Shaw 3 min read

It takes two! Globally unique app wouldn't exist without partnership

Author and ‘lean’ expert Michelle Leong has joined forces with a new business partner, award-winning marketing expert Debbie Gilbert to create ‘leaner’ living app to help users engineer a better, healthier and happier life. Since the publication of her book “Being Lean: achieve a better quality of life at home, in health, travelling and at work”, Michelle, who lives in London, set out to create a platform to make lean living accessible to those who need it. “It’s been a long-held dream to be a
By Fiona Scott 3 min read

Bedrooms Plus Online launches new “Design Your Own Sliding Door Wardrobes” tool

Bedrooms Plus Online has unveiled its enhanced online sliding wardrobe design tool, empowering homeowners across the UK to create bespoke sliding door wardrobes tailored to their space and style preferences. The updated feature aims to simplify the custom wardrobe design experience, from concept through to ordering, all through an intuitive browser interface. Custom Design Made Easy The new design tool lets users input their exact measurements and explore a wide range of options — including d
By Craig McCormack 2 min read

Specialist business broker services for hard to insure businesses

Research suggests that up to 80% of UK businesses may be underinsured, leaving them exposed to substantial financial risk. While underinsurance can be the result of businesses not purchasing sufficient cover, for many it is driven by the difficulty of obtaining insurance in the first place. Certain sectors like construction, surveyors, engineers and architects are viewed as higher risk by insurers, often because they are more exposed to possible litigation. These sectors include construction an
By Sabina Crouch 2 min read

Expert personal trainer shares simple ways to start 2026 strong with at-home movement

As 2026 gets underway, many people will be thinking about how they want to feel in the year ahead. January often arrives with good intentions and fresh motivation, but it can also bring pressure to do too much too quickly, whether that’s chasing step counts, joining busy gyms, or setting big, ambitious goals that are hard to sustain. From my experience working with people across the Cotswolds and beyond, the most sustainable way to start the year is by keeping things simple. You don’t need long
By Fiona Scott 3 min read

Five things employers need to consider as background screening shifts in 2026

The way organisations screen staff is changing quickly. Artificial intelligence, rising fraud, and new regulation are all playing a part, and for many employers, it’s becoming harder to keep up.  Rachel Bedgood, founder and CEO of Complete Background Screening (CBS), says 2025 has been a turning point for the industry, with more change expected in 2026.  “Screening used to be something you did at the start of employment and then forgot about,” Rachel said. “That’s no longer the case. The risks
By Fiona Scott 3 min read

Tech entrepeneur aims to set a new standard of trust in consumer technology

Minfo, a new consumer technology platform designed to put people back in control of their engagement and data, is positioning itself as the ‘most trusted tech platform’ while allowing consumers to engage and interact with everyday media and public places. Founded by entrepreneur Roland Storti, Minfo is the result of more than 10 years of research and development. A ‘tech for good’ platform, Minfo has been built to transform TV, the most trusted source of broadcast advertising and content, as we
By Fiona Scott 3 min read

Capital Gains Tax changes have not derailed employee ownership trusts says UK adviser

Recent changes to Capital Gains Tax on Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) sales have prompted concern among business owners, however the reality is proving far less disruptive than first feared, according to expert Chris Maslin, founder of Go EO. When the November 2025 Budget confirmed the capital gains tax exemption on qualifying EOT sales would be reduced, some questioned whether this would undermine employee ownership as a viable exit route. Several months on, experience suggests otherwise, wit
By Fiona Scott 2 min read