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Category: Freelancer Opinion & Insights
Opinion and thought leadership from freelancers, small business experts and solo entrepreneurs shaping the UK’s independent economy.
Sorry Donald, but we are carbon neutral and proud of it
As businesses roll back carbon neutrality under Trump’s ‘Drill Baby Drill’ influence, Capital Business Media stands firm.
The five challenges and opportunities for UK SMEs under a second Trump presidency
How a second Trump presidency could reshape UK SMEs’ trade, tax, currency, and supply chain strategies. Discover the challenges and opportunities of “Trumponomics” in a post-Brexit climate.
No-Shows, Ozempic, and the £50 Fee: Restaurants Have Had Enough
Discover why restaurants now charge a £50 no-show fee, how Ozempic shrinks appetites, and why a simple cancellation call matters more than ever.
50 years on from Thatcher’s rise: is Britain broken without her brand of leadership?
Fifty years ago today, Margaret Thatcher seized the reins of the Conservative Party, setting in motion an era that would shape the country for decades.
Cheer up, Britain! Why customer service really matters—and it’s not that hard to get right
Wondering why is customer service important? Discover how excellent service drives loyalty, boosts reputation, and propels British businesses forward, every time.
Bridget Phillipson thinks she knows better than successful head teachers
Headteacher Katharine Birbalsingh has said Bridget Phillipson had ‘no interest’ in finding out why Michaela Community School was so successful.
Chancellor needs to stop relying on selling futures and rethink economic strategy for the present
Leading audit, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg is calling on the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, to reconsider her approach to boosting the UK economy.
Protecting your business value: Cybersecurity & compliance in a post-CGT Hike era
CGT hikes will bring a new era of M&A, warns Ed Bartlett, CEO of Hicomply
Bartlet vs. Trump: the surprising West Wing secrets that still shape global politics
How Sorkin’s political drama influenced real leaders, from Blair to Trudeau, and why Trump isn’t as far from Bartlet as you might think.
Did Ben Elton predict his beloved Labour’s taxing future?
There’s a certain clairvoyance required of a great satirist, an almost supernatural knack for holding up a mirror to society and forcing us to see the grotesque reflection that lurks behind our glossy veneers.
Why forcing a return to the office is a step backwards for business
Why forcing teams back to the office is a regressive move, stifling productivity, morale, and profits in an era proven fit for remote work.
Women who work from home risk career setbacks, warns Nationwide CEO
Nationwide CEO Debbie Crosbie warns that women who regularly work from home risk missing out on career opportunities and promotions.
We didn’t start the fire (but goodness, we might need to put it out in 2025)
Ah, Billy Joel. The piano man who once sang of an unstoppable blaze that’s been burning “since the world’s been turning.” Little did he know, decades later, we’d be taking frantic notes on how to handle the ever-growing conflagration.
‘Poor maths skills’ blamed for rising benefits bill, says Santander UK boss
Santander UK chairman William Vereker warns that Britain’s high benefits bill partly stems from poor financial literacy.
