Press release Award-winning charity launches new initiative to connect local organisations Award-winning charity Best Mates hosted the first Community Impact Round Table in May, creating a space for organisations to share ideas, build connections and strengthen support across the community. Earlier this year, the charity was named Charity of the Year at the South West Business Awards in Swindon. During the event, co-founder Jeff Tucker won a business lunch for eight people in a raffle and decided to use it to bring together charities, community groups and organisations from across th By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release Field vs digital advertising: Which channel wins on CPA? The difference is not just in how customers are acquired, but in how long they stay, how much they spend, and how they perceive the brand they’ve chosen to engage with By Debbie Shaw • 8 min read
Press release In-house vs. outsourced sales teams: a decision framework for UK enterprises When deciding between building an in-house sales team or working with an outsourced partner, you may be faced with some complex questions. Here, we break down cost, speed, compliance, scalability, and control to help your business make the right choice By Debbie Shaw • 7 min read
Press release The acquisition channel telecoms brands are underestimating Growth that depends too heavily on one channel is risky for any business, no matter the industry. Open up a more useful way to think about customer acquisition with multiple channels that can carry real commercial weight and meet consumer expectations from beginning to end By Debbie Shaw • 4 min read
Press release The newsroom tool that puts 100,000 citizen journalists at your fingertips PressHop's Newsroom plan is already the on-demand content solution for 600+ publishers worldwide. Now, with an Enterprise plan set to launch this May, the platform is going further - bringing full newsroom workforce management under one roof By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Press release Female Founders Highlight Hidden Barriers In Securing Investment Female founders Debbie Gilbert and Michelle Leong are speaking out about the unseen challenges women face when raising investment, as they continue to develop their productivity-focused app, Leanier. The pair are seeking funding of £250,000 to support the app ready for launch but have found many barriers to success – and their experience is not unique. In 2025, under three per cent of all venture capital funding available for business went to female founders globally. Having already invested By Fiona Scott • 4 min read
Press release How F2F delivered 1000 + recurring customers in 100 days Learn how F2F customer acquisition delivered 1,000+ recurring customers in 90 days, one of the most effective ways to build long-term recurring revenue By Debbie Shaw • 5 min read
Press release Why prospects say “not now” in face-to-face sales You’ve probably seen the moment happen dozens of times. The conversation goes well. The customer nods along, asks a couple of questions, maybe even says the offer sounds good. Then, just as the decision should happen, they pause and say the same polite line: “Not right now” By Debbie Shaw • 7 min read
Press release What a mature customer acquisition partner looks like Senior leadership teams should care about finding solutions that don't just trade one problem for another. Mature customer acquisition partners are the rising tide that lifts all boats By Debbie Shaw • 7 min read
Press release Bristol’s beloved Mocha Mocha Coffee House announces nationwide franchise launch Bristol, UK – 8th April 2026– Independent coffee brand Mocha Mocha Coffee House, a well-established name in Bristol’s vibrant café scene, has officially announced the launch of its nationwide franchise programme—creating new opportunities for entrepreneurs to bring the brand to communities across the UK. Mocha Mocha Coffee House has built a strong reputation for its high-quality coffee, fresh food offering, and welcoming, community-led atmosphere. Located in the heart of Bristol, the brand has By Richard Pakey • 2 min read
Press release National Minimum Wage welcomed as a positive step for businesses and workers The National Minimum Wage is s a positive force for both employees and employers and sets the foundation for loyalty around recruitment and retention according to Ashlea Fisher, founder IRecruit4. April will see the National Minimum Wage rise by 4.1 per cent from £12.21 per hour to £12.71. For some employers that uplift, spread across many employees, is a big commitment. “The national minimum wage sets an important baseline that ensures people are paid fairly for the work they do,” said Ashlea By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
Press release The FD Consultant celebrates four award shortlists across two business awards The FD Consultant, founded by London-based finance director Romesh Jeyaseelanayagam, has been announced as a finalist in four categories across two business awards. The firm has been shortlisted for Best Enterprise and Best Innovation at the inaugural Best SME Awards 2026, as well as Best SME Business and Excellence in Customer Experience at the Kingston Borough Business Awards. The Best SME Awards were launched this year to recognise small and medium-sized businesses across the UK. Created by By Fiona Scott • 2 min read
