Be the Business | Newsroom https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom en-GB Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:22 +0000 Elite Business Live Returns for 2025 Bigger and Better Than Ever https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/elite-business-live-returns-for-2025-bigger-and-better-than-ever https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/elite-business-live-returns-for-2025-bigger-and-better-than-ever

Elite Business Live is back for 2025, and this year, it’s bigger and better than ever. Taking place in person on the 12th and 13th March at St Paul’s London EC4V 5AJ and live-streamed throughout Britain, Elite Business Live is bringing together some of the biggest names in business to offer guidance, inspiration, and support to SMEs and fast-growing companies.

Read more]]> Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 2.4m SMEs reluctant to adopt AI pose growth threat to next government https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/24m-smes-reluctant-to-adopt-ai-pose-growth-threat-to-next-government https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/24m-smes-reluctant-to-adopt-ai-pose-growth-threat-to-next-government

2.4 million business leaders could be left behind by the advances in AI, posing a huge economic risk to the UK, recent findings from Be the Business have revealed.

Read more]]> Wed, 12 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0100 Younger business leaders more likely to invest in productivity, according to new report uncovering growing business optimism https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/younger-business-leaders-more-likely-to-invest-in-productivity-according-to-new-report-uncovering-growing-business-optimism https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/younger-business-leaders-more-likely-to-invest-in-productivity-according-to-new-report-uncovering-growing-business-optimism

Be the Business' seventh edition of the Productive Business Index demonstrates higher levels of confidence and optimism amongst UK SMEs.

Read more]]> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Chancellor misses a £94bn opportunity in Budget https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/chancellor-misses-a-94bn-opportunity-in-budget https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/chancellor-misses-a-94bn-opportunity-in-budget

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to the Spring Budget 2024.

Read more]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Be the Business manifesto calls on next government to make productivity a priority https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/be-the-business-manifesto-calls-on-next-government-to-make-productivity-a-priority https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/be-the-business-manifesto-calls-on-next-government-to-make-productivity-a-priority

Be the Business, the independent charity which works to boost small business productivity, published five policy recommendations designed to address the UK’s flatlining productivity performance.

Read more]]> Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Scaling roadblocks revealed as 58% of UK SMBs fear 2024 stagnation https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/scaling-roadblocks-revealed-as-58-of-uk-smbs-fear-2024-stagnation https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/scaling-roadblocks-revealed-as-58-of-uk-smbs-fear-2024-stagnation

New research by Be the Business and Slack reveals the internal and external barriers to growth UK small and medium businesses face in 2024.

Read more]]> Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Actions speak louder than words when it comes to productivity policy https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/actions-speak-louder-than-words-when-it-comes-to-productivity-policy https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/actions-speak-louder-than-words-when-it-comes-to-productivity-policy

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, shares his thoughts on the latest ONS figures in light of the Autumn Statement 2023.

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Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, writes about the opportunities of AI in relation to business productivity.

Read more]]> Wed, 13 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Expert-led AI event aims to boost business productivity https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/expert-led-ai-event-aims-to-boost-business-productivity https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/expert-led-ai-event-aims-to-boost-business-productivity

Business productivity charity, Be the Business, and The Productivity Institute have partnered to deliver an interactive AI event in Manchester as part of National Productivity Week on Tuesday 28 November 2023.

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Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, comments to the CMI's latest data on prioritising improved management and leadership.

Read more]]> Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Greater productivity can grow the UK economy by £94 billion https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/greater-productivity-can-grow-the-uk-economy-by-94-billion https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/greater-productivity-can-grow-the-uk-economy-by-94-billion

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to the ONS UK productivity flash estimate figures.

Read more]]> Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Be the Business and American Express launch productivity partnership to empower small businesses across the UK https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/be-the-business-and-american-express-launch-productivity-partnership-to-empower-small-businesses-across-the-uk https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/be-the-business-and-american-express-launch-productivity-partnership-to-empower-small-businesses-across-the-uk

Be the Business and American Express announce the launch of a partnership to provide support for the UK’s small business community.

Read more]]> Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100 1% annual improvement in UK SME productivity would grow economy by £94bn in 5 years https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/annual-improvement-in-uk-sme-productivity-would-grow-economy-by-94bn-in-5-years https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/annual-improvement-in-uk-sme-productivity-would-grow-economy-by-94bn-in-5-years

Be the Business is calling on government, industry and SME leaders to act to address the urgent issue of lagging productivity.

Read more]]> Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100 More business leaders believe tech is the answer to productivity puzzle https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/more-business-leaders-believe-tech-is-the-answer-to-productivity-puzzle https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/more-business-leaders-believe-tech-is-the-answer-to-productivity-puzzle

New research from Be the Business comparing the views of business leaders pre- and post-pandemic.

Read more]]> Thu, 29 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Productivity underperformance is a national emergency https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/productivity-underperformance-is-a-national-emergency https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/productivity-underperformance-is-a-national-emergency

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to the latest ONS productivity figures from Q4 2022.

Read more]]> Wed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100 SMEs report a capability crunch that paints a worrying picture for UK productivity growth https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/smes-report-a-capability-crunch-that-paints-a-worrying-picture-for-uk-productivity-growth https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/smes-report-a-capability-crunch-that-paints-a-worrying-picture-for-uk-productivity-growth

Be the Business' sixth edition of the Productive Business Index dives into the frontline of small business.

Read more]]> Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100 Unleashing business investment part of the productivity puzzle’s solution https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/unleashing-business-investment-part-of-the-productivity-puzzles-solution https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/unleashing-business-investment-part-of-the-productivity-puzzles-solution

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to the Spring Budget 2023.

Read more]]> Wed, 15 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Be the Business and Lloyds Bank extend major strategic partnership to empower hundreds of UK businesses https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/be-the-business-and-lloyds-bank-extend-major-strategic-partnership-to-empower-hundreds-of-uk-businesses https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/be-the-business-and-lloyds-bank-extend-major-strategic-partnership-to-empower-hundreds-of-uk-businesses

Be the Business and Lloyds Bank announce the renewal of their partnership to help hundreds of UK business leaders achieve sustained productivity growth and success.

Read more]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Seeking support is a sign of strength https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/seeking-support-is-a-sign-of-strength https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/seeking-support-is-a-sign-of-strength

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, writes about the loneliness of leadership and the need for external support.

Read more]]> Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Ambitions beyond growth needed to fuel a strong economy https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/ambitions-beyond-growth-needed-to-fuel-a-strong-economy https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/ambitions-beyond-growth-needed-to-fuel-a-strong-economy

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to the Labour Party’s five national missions.

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Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's vision for long-term prosperity in the UK.

Read more]]> Fri, 27 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 It’s time we cracked the productivity code once and for all https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/its-time-we-cracked-the-productivity-code-once-and-for-all https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/its-time-we-cracked-the-productivity-code-once-and-for-all

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to productivity data from the ONS covering Q3 2022.

Read more]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 We must crack the code on productivity for the UK to catch other G7 economies https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/we-must-crack-the-code-on-productivity-for-the-uk-to-catch-other-g7-economies https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/we-must-crack-the-code-on-productivity-for-the-uk-to-catch-other-g7-economies

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to international comparisons of productivity from the ONS.

Read more]]> Wed, 11 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Free business support programme boosts skills of SMEs by 73 per cent https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/free-business-support-programme-boosts-skills-of-smes-by-73-per-cent https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/free-business-support-programme-boosts-skills-of-smes-by-73-per-cent

Almost three-quarters of mentee participants in Be the Business’ free business mentoring programme improved their knowledge and skills.

Read more]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 Celebrate small businesses by investing in productivity https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/celebrate-small-businesses-by-investing-in-productivity https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/celebrate-small-businesses-by-investing-in-productivity

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, writes in support of Small Business Saturday.

Read more]]> Thu, 24 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000 Business leaders less confident in their capabilities, but fighting to improve productivity levels https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/business-leaders-less-confident-in-their-capabilities-but-fighting-to-improve-productivity-levels https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/business-leaders-less-confident-in-their-capabilities-but-fighting-to-improve-productivity-levels

Be the Business' fifth edition of the Productive Business Index found that business leaders feel less confident that they have the management skills to handle the current economic situation.

Read more]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 The productivity gap remains large, but businesses have the latent potential to close it https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/the-productivity-gap-remains-large-but-businesses-have-the-latent-potential-to-close-it https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/the-productivity-gap-remains-large-but-businesses-have-the-latent-potential-to-close-it

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to productivity figures from the ONS regarding Q2 2022.

Read more]]> Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:00:00 +0100 Laser focus on productivity needed to meet Chancellor's growth ambitions https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/laser-focus-on-productivity-needed-to-meet-chancellors-growth-ambitions https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/laser-focus-on-productivity-needed-to-meet-chancellors-growth-ambitions

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to the Chancellor of the Exchequer's Growth Plan.

Read more]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0100 Raising productivity key to responding to the cost of doing business crisis https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/raising-productivity-key-to-responding-to-the-cost-of-doing-business-crisis https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/raising-productivity-key-to-responding-to-the-cost-of-doing-business-crisis

Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, responds to the ONS productivity figures from Q2 2022.

Read more]]> Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 +0100 One third of UK small business leaders not focusing on turnover growth https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/one-third-of-uk-small-business-leaders-not-focusing-on-turnover-growth https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/one-third-of-uk-small-business-leaders-not-focusing-on-turnover-growth

Be the Business is calling for a new approach in how the business support ecosystem speaks to business leaders.

Read more]]> Tue, 17 May 2022 00:00:00 +0100 Construction industry unites to make productivity gains https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/construction-industry-unites-to-make-productivity-gains https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/construction-industry-unites-to-make-productivity-gains

The Construction Productivity Taskforce, brought together by charity Be the Business, is setting an example for the sector.

Read more]]> Wed, 30 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0100 New report shows business leaders are taking action to boost productivity https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/new-report-shows-business-leaders-are-taking-action-to-boost-productivity https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/new-report-shows-business-leaders-are-taking-action-to-boost-productivity

Be the Business' fourth edition of the PBI found that business leaders are improving their management skills and adopting technology.

Read more]]> Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 +0000 UK's leading productivity-focused organisations sign MoU https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/uks-leading-productivity-focused-organisations-sign-mou https://bethebusiness.com/newsroom/uks-leading-productivity-focused-organisations-sign-mou

The Productivity Institute, the research network for exploring UK productivity, and Be the Business have signed an MoU.

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