The Site Office holds up to date information of what is going on in the world of SMEs. Read below to keep up to date with whats going on in the world that could help you and your business.
Your Customers, Your Problem
From 30 October, employers can be liable when staff are harassed by customers, clients or suppliers. For small firms, that’s the change that matters.
Don’t Borrow to Stand Still
A third of owners planning to borrow say it’s purely to survive. With rates staying high, a loan to stand still is the one to think hardest about. Fix the leak first.
Lease the Next Van
Oil is above $104 and Chinese EV tariffs are on the table. If you’re replacing a van in the next year, lease it and let someone else carry the resale risk.
Read Your Own Meter
More than a quarter of business energy bills are based on estimates. Don’t wait for Ofgem to fix it: send your supplier a real meter reading every month.
The Sunday Rundown: 11 October 2026
Budget nerves, oil above $104, estimated energy bills and three dates you can’t miss. Here’s what mattered this week, and what to do about it.
It’s Not the Budget
65% of small business owners fear a Budget tax rise could close them within a year. If one Budget could finish you, the problem isn’t the Budget. It’s your margin.
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