Fred Heritage
Fred Heritage is the former deputy editor of Real Business sister title Business Advice, and has previously worked as a reporter for magazines including the Global Trade Review. Fred has a MA in international conflict studies from Kings College London, and a BA in politics and international relations from the University of Kent.
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Barkcom founder: “It’s great to know we’ve helped local businesses grow...

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Meet Cheeky Panda, the bamboo tissue brand boasting sustainable roots

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Managing cyber risk: How FDs can protect their firm from a costly attack

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GDPR preparation: Can we still use online collaboration tools and file sharing...

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How can FDs fix UK's productivity puzzle Solving financial stress among working...

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Sales tumble for independent retailers over Royal Wedding weekend

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Lloyds launches £100m fund to help SMEs win Hinkley Point supply chain...

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Royal Wedding: Brits could spend half a billion pounds celebrating this weekend

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Pubs and bars set for bumper weekend as FA Cup and Royal Wedding coincide

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Why businesses are failing to communicate effectively with younger employees

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FD’s Excellence Awards 2018: Lloyd’s Bank, Scottish Widows and Intuit...

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5 things employers need to know about hot weather and their workplace

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Low confidence is making SMEs sceptical about exporting

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Human error is the biggest contributing factor to cyber crime

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Sainsbury’s and Asda merger could hit supermarket supply chains

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Five things for sustainable SME growth in 2018

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GDPR preparation: What do I do in the event of a data breach?

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Soft drinks firms urged to register before 30 April levy deadline

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Find out how SMEs can avoid big GDPR fines and penalties 

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Kinsu: The “kind” app promising to change the way you feel about insurance

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Sol Campbell finds business ownership a natural fit after football career

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Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2018: A glance at this year’s winners

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Bristol tech firm bucks industry trend to pay women 3 per cent more than men

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Scotland’s scaleups the focus as Amazon Academies get going in Glasgow

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Challenger bank Monzo launches overdrafts for eligible users

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Demand for UK exports set to double by 2030

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GDPR preparation: What's the difference between a data controller and a data...

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Metro Bank offers leg up to SME customers with new partnership

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Majority of UK SMEs want a second referendum on Brexit

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National living wage rises are making SME jobs more fulfilling

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These entrepreneurial siblings quit their corporate jobs to make prosecco...

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5 topics you should never discuss at work

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Shoppers are set to spend £395m on Easter eggs this year

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Easter weekend to usher in business boom for pubs, bars and restaurants

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Over a third of Brits would let brands sponsor their social media photos

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ASOS.com revealed as most desirable company to work for in 2018

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Instagram Shopping: Using the platform's new tools to increase online sales

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HMRC tackles online VAT fraud to level playing field for retailers

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Three tips to help tired workers catch up on their sleep

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Len Goodman waltzes through Santander’s new Scam Avoidance School

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5G promises to take retailers’ understanding of customers to new heights

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Hammond brings next business rates revaluation forward to 2021

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Chancellor urged to use Spring Statement to address late payments

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Wasabi hooks £30m HSBC facility for London expansion

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Digital adoption could see rural SMEs increase turnover by £700m per year   

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NatWest launches £150m fund to boost women-owned SMEs

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Voom Pitch 2018: Virgin Media Business competition opened up to established...

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