The Backbone

Issue #125 - "High Streets Don't Die By Accident" 📃

Are you feeling pressure comparable to the pandemic? 😷 | Is business energy different to household energy? 💡| Business Insurance Q&A | 5 Businesses, 1…

Feb 12 • Bionic

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January 2026

Issue #124 - Another Tech Issue? 🌧️

Could your small business survive without US tech? 🦅 | How to get renewable energy for business 🌞 | What is the digital switchover? 📞 | Dip 'n' Clip…

Jan 30 • Bionic

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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 • Bionic

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December 2025

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 • 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 • Bionic

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November 2025

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 • 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 • 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 • Les Roberts

October 2025

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 • Les Roberts

Issue #118 - Small Business News Round-Up 📰

Stuff that every small business owner needs to know 💡 | A guide to utilities for business 💡 | What happens if business insurance is refused? ❌ | 5…

Oct 10, 2025 • Bionic

September 2025

Issue #117 - It's Another Energy Issue 🔥

Energy changes you might need to know about 💡| How is energy bought and sold? 📈 | Energy-efficient light bulbs- choose your fighter 💡 | 5 businesses…

Sep 26, 2025 • Bionic

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Issue #116 - How has 2025 been so far?

2025 - the toughest year yet 📉 | Energy contracts for micro businesses 💡 | The MHHS rollout has begun 🕧 | Insurance jargon-buster 🤓 | 6 (SIX…

Sep 12, 2025 • Bionic

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