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News 📰 views 🔊 and gossip 💬 for UK business owners…
The Backbone is a FREE fortnightly newsletter for anyone who owns, runs, or works in one of the millions of SMEs that are the backbone of the UK…
Feb 5, 2021
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Issue #123 - Running a business isn't easy as ABC 🔤
How are you with numbers and money? 🖐️ | Get energy-efficient in 2026 🍃 | Is your workplace suffering from cold? 🥶 | The Spud Surgery | Facts | Words…
Jan 15
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Issue #122 - It's a Wrap 🌯
And so another year comes to an end. Let’s take a quick tour of 2025 as seen by The Backbone. Here’s your 2025 Wrapped 🎁
Dec 18, 2025
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Bionic
Issue #122 - How was the 2025 Budget for your Small Business? 📈📉
How was the 2025 Autumn Budget for you? 💼 | Who is your business gas supplier? 🔥 | What to do if your energy supplier goes bust ⛔ | Getting festive…
Dec 5, 2025
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Bionic
2025 Autumn Budget Special 💷
💼 All the relevant Autumn Statement announcements and what they mean for SMEs - income tax freeze, NICs, wages, taxes, EVs, apprenticeships, and more,
Nov 26, 2025
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Bionic
Issue #121 - The Intellectual Property Issue ©️
Are you keeping an eye on your IP? 👀 | What is intellectual property? 🧠 | What is an NDA? 📝 | #BionicBusinessStory - Cheering on Christmas with The…
Nov 21, 2025
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Bionic
Issue #120 - Another Cyber Security Issue 👾
Watch out for Black Friday and Holiday Season scammers 💸 | What is cyber insurance?🔒 | What does Business Insurance NOT cover? 🔓 | 5 businesses, 1…
Nov 7, 2025
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Les Roberts
Issue #119 - What's On Your Autumn Statement Wish List? 🪄
What Autumn Statement changes would help your business? 💼 | How will the RAB levy affect your energy bills? ⚛️ | Modern business risks ⚠️ | 5…
Oct 24, 2025
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Les Roberts
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