What is your business actually worth?
Your business may be the most valuable asset you own. But unless you understand what drives that value, you may be making important decisions with an incomplete picture. Knowing what your business is worth is not just about preparing for sale. It is about understanding what you have built, protecting that value, and making better decisions about what comes next.
What is the right age to start thinking about selling your business?
If you're over 50, this message is especially urgent. Life circumstances, whether health, family needs, or simple burnout can change quickly. Waiting too long might force you into a rushed sale, which usually means accepting a lower price or less favourable terms. By planning ahead, you give yourself more options. You can wait for the right buyer and time the market selling when your business is on its way up and not when you’re ready to give up.
Employment law changes are coming fast: 8 things every small business should be doing now
The changes being introduced throughout 2026 and into 2027 represent some of the biggest shifts to employment rights in over a decade. While many employers are aware that legislation is changing, fewer have considered what these changes mean in practical terms for their business, their managers, and their day-to-day processes. The good news is that there is still time to prepare and ensure compliance with the employment law changes.
Funding Options for Small Businesses in 2026
In recent months, access to finance has improved for small and medium-sized businesses. High street bank lending to SMEs reached £4.6 billion in the first quarter of 2025 — the highest level since mid-2022 — with lending to the smallest businesses up nearly 30% year-on-year
What Business Owners Are Really Thinking Right Now
Richard Murray reviews how business owners are feeling right now, based on our conversations with a wide range of SME leaders in recent weeks:
Elephants Child featured in Your Business magazine
Elephants Child has officially landed a feature in the latest Your Business magazine – and this edition was guest-edited by none other than iconic Dragon’s Den investor and all-round business pioneer, Deborah Meaden.
Five resolutions business owners should make for 2026
The New Year is more than a symbolic reset; it’s an inflection point. Resist the temptation to get straight back into the day-to-day execution of running your business and make some resolutions to see you through the next 12 months and beyond.
What Could the Autumn Budget Mean for Growing SMEs? Thinking Ahead with Head, Heart and Hand
For SMEs in growth mode thinking about expansion, this month's Budget from the Chancellor could be more than a policy update—it may be a moment to pause, reflect, and prepare for what’s next.
Funding Business Growth
Finances and funding are a vital aspect of successful business growth. Martin Brown, our CEO, looks at some key questions business owners have on this topic.