David Craik

How Active Hound survived an intellectual property scare

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Never take your finger off marketing: How The Distance survived its rollercoaster Brexit ride

Never take your finger off marketing: Surviving a rollercoaster Brexit ride

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This £780 million investment will support innovators across the country

This £780 million investment will support innovators across the country

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Big and bold: Why Brits find US logos more attractive

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Widening pensions saving gap between men and women shouldn’t be ignored

Widening pensions saving gap between men and women shouldn’t be ignored

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Prezola: The wedding gift company inspired by wine and China dolls

Prezola: The wedding gift company inspired by wine and China dolls

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Inclusion Matters: The workforce does not reflect the UK's wider population

Inclusion Matters: The workforce does not reflect the UK’s wider population

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Cyber security awareness should be part of the onboarding process

Cyber security awareness should be part of the onboarding process

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Invest in skills and support to help employees with mental health problems

“Step up your game”: Invest in skills and support to help employees with mental health problems

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Why the South West will become a hotspot for the UK's nuclear sector

Why the South West will become a hotspot for the UK’s nuclear sector

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Scottish businesses blame Brexit uncertainty for hiring struggles

Scottish businesses blame Brexit uncertainty for hiring struggles

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R&D investment has become a high priority for foreign-owned UK businesses

R&D investment has become a high priority for foreign-owned UK businesses

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Railway arches are incubators for innovation and creativity – so why not preserve these spaces?

Railway arches are full of innovation – so why not preserve these spaces?

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Goodbye small change: You're losing out if you don't take contactless payments

Goodbye small change: You’re losing out if you don’t take contactless payments

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Are kids learning enough in schools to enter careers in AI?

Is the UK education system failing students with ambitions of careers in AI?

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How safe are our jobs, and will robots be taking over?

British workers increasingly fretting about robots taking their jobs

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What does a "No Deal" Brexit mean for SMEs?

More than 1 in 10 SMEs to scrap exporting if there is a “No Deal” Brexit

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"Unaffordable" interest rates: Why nearly half of small businesses struggle to raise finance

“Unaffordable” interest rates: Why nearly half of small businesses struggle to raise finance

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By David Craik

How do you make a name for yourself when your competitor is well established?

The AmeriCamp story: Making a name for your brand when the competition has a head start

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Why Apple is on the verge of becoming the first $1 trillion valued company

Why Apple is on the verge of becoming the first $1 trillion valued company

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Growth was strongest in the transport and communication sectors

1 in 4 firms report a boost in exports, says RBS Monitor

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The UK has become a world leader in fintech investment

4 out of Europe’s top 10 fintech deals come out of the UK

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Businesses should not fear regulations or see them as an export barrier

Businesses should not fear regulations or see them as an export barrier

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Rural Scottish businesses might need a digital infrastructure boost

Lack of digital infrastructure holding back businesses in rural Scotland

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Julianne Ponan and her nascent superfood business Creative Nature

How the critics came crawling back to snack business Creative Nature after a deal with Tesco

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Small businesses have that summertime feeling

More than a third of SMEs think summer is the time to boost sales

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By David Craik

The self-employed aren't daunted by Brexit impacting their finances

The self-employed aren’t daunted by Brexit impacting their finances

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By David Craik

Is your business ready for the rise and rise of ecommerce?

Businesses urged to invest in ecommerce as shopper behaviour goes digital

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the city

A bad Brexit deal for financial services could hit regional cities hardest

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Is Brexit positive or negative for SME exporters?

Brexit is a mixed bag for SMEs

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How companies are planning to retain EU workers post-Brexit

How companies are planning to retain EU workers post-Brexit

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By David Craik

James Packer's resignation: Our attitude towards mental health is changing

James Packer’s resignation: Our attitude towards mental health is changing

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What should the government look for when assessing bids for public sector work?

Calls for government to look with “fresh eyes” on public sector procurement

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UK policymakers need to better shape the future of drones in business

UK policymakers need to better shape the future of drones in business

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Young investors have their eyes on internationally scalable technology businesses

Young investors have their eyes on internationally scalable technology businesses

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Domino's believes UK companies aren't adequately nurturing inspiring leaders

Domino’s believes UK companies aren’t adequately nurturing leaders

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The clock is ticking against victims of RBS' restructuring unit, says Mike Cherry

The clock is ticking against victims of RBS’ restructuring unit

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The ‘Space Exports’ campaign will spearhead trade missions to the US and India

Department for International Trade announces “Space Exports” campaign

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What does the UK need to do to be a leading trading nation?

The CBI sets out a post-Brexit plan for the UK to be a “leading trading nation”

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Will import costs post-Brexit make cheese and butter luxuries?

The dairy dilemma: Why cheese and butter could be luxuries post-Brexit

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Google's fine for breaching anti-trust laws could help other companies thrive

Google’s fine for breaching anti-trust laws could help other companies thrive

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Cosmetics companies need to ensure treatments comply with HMRC guidelines

Cosmetics companies need to ensure treatments comply with HMRC guidelines

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Why companies should allow intelligent machines to do simple low margin work

Why companies should allow intelligent machines to do simple low margin work

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Tech company bosses should be looking to expand upwards and beyond

Tech company bosses should be looking to expand upwards and beyond

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By David Craik

Making exporting help as easy to find as your local Boots

Making exporting help as easy to find as your local Boots

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The penalties for non-compliance with auto-enrolment

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Auto-enrolment: The questions SMEs should be asking to find the most relevant pensions provider

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The definitive checklist for SME owners and managers for auto-enrolment

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Multi-tasking can lead to multiple problems at work

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Put crowdfunding in ISAs says CrowdBnk as it unveils new investors charter

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Back to school blues leaves shop sales down in the dumps

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Back to school blues leaves shop sales down in the dumps

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The confidence of youth driving the British economic revival

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Bank profits set to be battered by digital startups

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Bank profits set to be battered by digital startups

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Why are these industries intimidating students with such shabby services?

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Stay exactly where you are – advertised salaries are in “spectacular” decline

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Women urged to join fight against cyber crime and protect UK firms

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Shadow chancellor John McDonnell receives mixed welcome from UK business bodies

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Shoppers lose confidence because of shakier job prospects

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Aldi celebrates record sales by launching new ecommerce service

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Top TV commercials through the ages: Meerkats, cigars, robots and toothpaste

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Businesses tell Labour the EU status quo has to change

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No sour grapes: More growth on the vine for English winemakers

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The time to speak out on the EU is now – don’t waste the chance

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Social enterprises in good health in Scotland thanks to third sector lending growth

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SME owners are happy, proud and optimisitic, according to new survey

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Scottish businesses say overwhelmingly want to stay in Europe

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Financial firms under pressure from China crisis and interest rate uncertainty

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Financial firms under pressure from China crisis and interest rate uncertainty

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By David Craik

Recruitment firm takes off its ties to shake “mercenary” tag and help SMEs grow

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Business leaders still divided over staying in or quitting the EU

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Businesses say yes to Living Wage but ask government to be cautious

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Hotels helped by Rugby World Cup as industry tackles growth of Airbnb

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Boring bosses are costing the UK economy billions of pounds a year

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Auto-enrolment gets thumbs up, but millions unaware of where pension is being invested

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Millennials call on businesses to meet their burning ambition

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Police find clever ways to crack down on intellectual property crime

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Eyetease sets sights on global expansion after getting Boris Johnson on board

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Businesses taking too much risk with internal audits

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Employees ask their bosses to make them feel more engaged at work

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How “human brand” Donald Trump can win the presidency

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No time for Bah Humbug! this Christmas as Brits get ready to spend

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Expat workers choose Singapore for careers and Sweden for love

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Businesses should play a pivotal role in the refugee crisis

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SuperGroup sets out stall for Chinese growth and credits government agency tie-in

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A cup of coffee with some peace and quiet – what most London workers desire

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BT to add £30bn to UK economy by ramping up broadband speeds

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Britain becoming a divided nation over crowdfunding concept

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The UK’s most bizarre jobs: Only elves, loners and those with strong stomachs need apply

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Keep listening to the customer and their evolving tastes

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Sainsbury’s serves up new innovation drive to cut waste

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Local councils call for more power to boost regional growth

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SMEs owed £67bn in unpaid invoices – and the problem’s getting worse

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Businesses not being smart enough about intellectual property

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Shhh…listen to your employees and boost your profits

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The Made in Chelsea stars making entrepreneurial waves

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From our foreign correspondent – issues facing SMEs worldwide

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From our foreign correspondent – issues facing SMEs worldwide

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Suits you, sir – personalised interest rates could be the future

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