The Backbone

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 • 

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 • 

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 • 

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 • 

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 • 

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 • 

Bionic

August 2025

Issue #115 - The Kids Are Alright? 🤳

The next generation of small business owners 🌱 | The energy price cap is going up again 📈 | What is a half-hourly meter?💡 | 5 businesses, 1 question…

Aug 29 • 

Bionic

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Issue #114 - What's this Small Business Plan? 📌

Government plan for SMEs 🏪 | The future of employment in the UK 🏢 | What licences do you need for your business? 🎸 | Why did you start a business? …

Aug 15 • 

Bionic

July 2025

Issue #113 - Another Insurance Issue 🔐

Storms are pushing up insurance payouts 💰 | What insurance do you need for your small business? 🔐 | The best places in the UK for a pint 🍻 | Bionic…

Jul 31 • 

Bionic

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Issue #112 - Conflict, crises, and increasing costs ☝️

Why global chaos makes things more expensive 🌍 | What influences UK gas prices? 🔥 | How to get renewable energy for business 🍃 | How do you save…

Jul 10 • 

Bionic

June 2025

Issue #111 - The AI Issue 🤖

The trouble with AI… 💻 | Can AI help businesses become more energy efficient? 🤖 | What's Next In Energy Innovation? 💡 | 5 businesses, 1 question 🤔 …

Jun 27 • 

Bionic

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Issue #110 - Time to review your spending? 💸

How was the Spending Review for you? 🤷 | How much electricity does a takeaway use? 💡| How to fund your small business and manage debt 🏪 | Stories…

Jun 12 • 

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