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Monthly column: Conference season showed the Conservatives are the only party with a serious plan

Another party conference season is over, and the message was clear: if you want a country where hard work is rewarded, businesses can thrive, our borders are controlled, and people...

A cut above: Bedford’s Kade Burgess expands from local barber to wholesale brand

When we first interviewed Kade Burgess for the Bedford Clanger back in 2012, he was an award-winning barber making a name for himself on Midland Road in Bedford. With a sharp eye...

Local name or global name: the domain decision facing Bedford’s new businesses

The trading name gets settled first, then the bank account, then the signage. The web address tends to be decided last and in a hurry, which is odd given that it outlasts most other decisions...

Review: Inside Bedford’s Casablanca Hammam spa, bringing an ancient bathing tradition to the town

Stepping away from the bustle of Tavistock Street and into the bliss of Bedford's Hammam spa, the scent of incense filled the air, along with a soothing melody...

New developments in commercial security camera technology

Rapid advances in camera systems are transforming commercial security. Businesses face increasing demands for safer workplaces and effective incident response...

Legal advice: Preparing your business for sale – legal steps to take early to maximise value and reduce risk

Selling a business is a big decision, and not one to be taken lightly. Whether planning for retirement or succession, or an exit strategy, there are a few simple steps that can be taken to ensure...

How AI is making small business owners more efficient than ever

Ask any small business owner in Bedford what they're short of, and the answer is rarely ideas or ambition. It's likely to be time. Running a small business means being the boss, the bookkeeper...

How Bedford businesses can spot a scam email before it costs them thousands

The email looks like it came from the firm's accountant. It mentions a recent invoice. It uses the right name, the right tone, and a sensible request to change the bank details for next month's payment...

Policy administration system integration: Common challenges and best practices

Choosing a policy administration system is a difficult decision that needs your attention. Integration is the work that determines whether that decision actually pays off...

Overdue and overlooked: How unpaid invoices are killing UK businesses

British businesses are haemorrhaging working capital not through poor sales performance, but through a subtler, more insidious problem: the chronic reluctance to pursue what they are...

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