Oxfordshire Small Business Confidence Survey – Autumn 2026
Research from 102 Oxfordshire business decision makers reveals how rising costs, recruitment, marketing and AI are shaping confidence and growth plans.
Thursday, 24 September 2026United Kingdom
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Julian Frincu Discusses Practical Business Growth in Connectively Interview
Skills 2 Grow founder Julian Frincu discusses customer demand, sustainable growth, marketing, business systems and practical entrepreneurship in a new Connectively interview.
From One Therapist to 19: What Mobile Massage Oxfordshire’s Growth Teaches Small Businesses
Julian Frincu explains what growing Mobile Massage Oxfordshire from one therapist to 19 teaches small business owners about sustainable expansion.
Why Good UK Small Businesses Struggle to Grow – and What Owners Can Do About It
Julian Frincu explains why capable UK small businesses can struggle to grow and how owners can improve capacity, positioning and profitability.
Why More Sales Can Leave a Small Business With Less Money
More revenue does not always produce more profit. Learn how pricing, capacity and delivery costs can make additional sales weaken a small business.
The Hidden Cost of Competing on Price
Competing mainly on price can damage margin, service and growth. Learn how small businesses can build value without joining a race to the bottom.
Why Marketing Activity Is Not the Same as a Marketing Strategy
Posting regularly is not the same as having a marketing strategy. Learn how small businesses can connect marketing activity to customers and revenue.
Recruitment Is Not Growth: What Scaling From One Person to 19 Therapists Taught Me
Recruitment alone does not create growth. Julian Frincu shares practical lessons from scaling a service business from one person to 19 therapists.
What to Do When a Customer Complaint Becomes Public
Learn how to respond when a customer complaint becomes public, protect confidentiality and fix the operational problem behind the criticism.
Why Business Networking Fails – and How to Make It Useful
Business networking often produces activity rather than opportunity. Learn how to choose events, follow up properly and measure commercial value.
Why Attractive Websites Still Fail to Generate Enquiries
A polished website can still fail commercially. Learn how positioning, customer journeys and clear calls to action turn visits into enquiries.
Customer Service Is an Operating System
Great customer service needs more than good intentions. Learn how standards, responsibilities and feedback create a repeatable customer experience.
