UK Retail Sales Rise: Should Small Shops Buy More Stock?
UK retail sales rose in August, but national growth does not guarantee local demand. Julian Frincu explains how small retailers should assess stock, margin and cash before ordering…
Wednesday, 14 October 2026United Kingdom
Skills 2 Grow
Business Journal · Independent UK Business Insight
Latest Stories
Original perspectives, practical analysis and real experiences from UK business owners, founders and professionals.
It Is 2035 and AI Has Extended Human Life to 250 Years. What Happens Next?
A thought experiment about what could happen to work, retirement, housing, relationships, inequality and the meaning of life if AI enabled humans to live for 250 years.
Bank Rate Held at 3.75%: What UK Small Businesses Should Do Now
Bank Rate remains at 3.75% as inflation risks increase. Julian Frincu explains how small businesses should review prices, borrowing and investment.
UK Hiring Has Slowed: Should Your Small Business Recruit Now?
UK hiring has slowed, but fewer vacancies may create an opportunity. Julian Frincu explains how small businesses can decide whether to recruit, outsource, improve their processes or wait.
How Leam Trash Friends Is Bringing Communities Together to Clean Up Warwickshire
Leam Trash Friends brings residents, businesses and local organisations together to tackle litter, hazardous waste and environmental damage across Leamington Spa and surrounding communities.
UK Businesses Are Being Asked to Grow, but Rising Costs Are Restricting Investment
Businesses are being encouraged to invest, recruit and expand, but rising taxation and employment costs are limiting their ability to take risks. New research suggests that many small…
Would AI Blackmail Its Boss to Avoid Being Switched Off?
AI models have chosen blackmail, deception and simulated lethal actions during safety tests. We examine what these experiments really prove and whether businesses should be concerned.
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Is It Worth Upgrading for Small Business Owners?
The iPhone 18 Pro Max offers better cameras, longer battery life and stronger AI performance—but does it provide enough business value to justify upgrading?
UK Carbon Import Tax Arrives in 2027: What Small Businesses Need to Do Now
New UK carbon import rules take effect in January 2027. Here is what small businesses need to know about affected goods, the £50,000 threshold, record keeping, supplier information…
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.
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.
