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31st of October 2024

How will the Autumn Statement 2024 affect your business?

Bionic rounds up the most relevant parts of the 2024 Autumn Statement announcement to ensure that small business owners know exactly what to expect.

6th of March 2024

2024 Spring Budget round-up for small businesses

Bionic rounds up all the relevant 2024 Spring Budget announcements so business owners know what to expect.

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31st of October 2023

How to cut small business costs as prices are rising

A cost of living crisis is gripping the UK. How did we get here? How will it affect your small business? Is there any way of lessening the impact of rising costs?

A couple of business owners work out costs as their cafe is affected by the cost of living crisis.

29th of November 2022

Could you profit from a side hustle in 2023?

Bionic breaks down key statistics about freelancers in the UK and around the world to examine how behaviour is changing in the cost of living crisis.

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Business Energy

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11th of March 2024

How to prepare for the end of the Energy Bills Discount Scheme

Run a business and concerned about what will happen to your energy bills when the Energy Bills Discount Scheme ends? Read this Bionic guide to find out more.

A business owner works out what his electric bill will be when government support ends

30th of November 2023

How the Bionic Digital Renewal service works

Bionic's Digital Renewal service has saved more than 140,000 businesses time and money when renewing their energy contracts. Here’s how it works 🦾

A kebab shop owner is speaking to an employee who has sorted a new energy contract using the Bionic Digital Renewal service

11th of September 2023

How to keep your business gas safe

Gas Safety Week is an annual awareness campaign that highlights the importance of gas safety at home and work. Here's how to keep your business gas safe.

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11th of August 2023

Business energy support: help with your business energy bills

We know the government support for business energy bills is limited. But there are other ways businesses can save and cut down costs. Read all the options available.

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Business Insurance

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26th of June 2023

The cost of owning or renting a commercial property in the UK

The cost of owning or renting a commercial property in the UK can be expensive, but this isn’t the same for every region. Find out more in this Bionic blog.

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2nd of April 2023

The best UK cities for independent restaurants

Using data from almost 65,000 restaurants across the UK, Bionic has discovered the most popular independent foodie destinations.

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12th of October 2021

Business insurance and coronavirus FAQs

If you've questions about your business insurance and issues related to coronavirus, our business insurance FAQs will have the answer.

Business owner and two colleagues wearing face masks and checking coronavirus business insurance policy

1st of September 2021

Ultimate guide to running a cafe

In many ways, a cafe is the perfect start up. But like any new venture, it needs hard work and dedication. Here are top tips to help successfully run a cafe.

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Business Connectivity

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15th of August 2022

What are the UK's biggest phone scams?

Data shows that broadband and energy scams have increased through the pandemic and energy crisis. Find out the biggest scams in the UK with Bionic.

A woman looks nervous as she makes an internet purchase and gives personal data to fraudulent phone scam using her smartphone.

18th of August 2021

How To Build Your Small Business on Instagram

Are you using Instagram to promote your small business? If not, our Instagram for Business guide shows you how to in 8 simple steps.

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6th of January 2021

How to keep your business going through coronavirus

We've rounded up the best ideas and advice from small business owners and industry experts to keep your business going through the coronavirus crisis.

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13th of August 2020

The diary of an inspiring restaurant owner, defiant in the face of challenge.

Inspiring restaurant owner fights the Coronavirus pandemic by quickly adapting her business. With the support of her community, it's not only surviving - it's thriving!

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Bionic Business

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7th of December 2023

How your small business can spread charity cheer this festive season

Are you a small business owner feeling charitable this season? Bionic is on hand to help you spread cheer to those less fortunate this Christmas.

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23rd of November 2023

How to cheer on local SMEs this Small Business Saturday

Bionic has come up with a handy list of tips to help you support your local businesses in preparation for Small Business Saturday on December 2.

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20th of September 2023

How do Bank of England interest rate rises affect small businesses?

The Bank of England has been putting up interest rates to help tackle inflation. But is it working? And what are the effects on small business owners?

A sign outside the Bank of England building in London. The B of E has increased interest rates for 14 months straight and it's making life harder for small business owners.

21st of August 2023

How to social sell as a small business owner

Want to know how to use social media to sell your products but worried about striking the right balance? Read this blog to find out how to social sell.

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Life at Bionic

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5th of September 2023

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Bionic Blog

Business Finance

How will the Autumn Statement 2024 affect your business?

2024 Spring Budget round-up for small businesses

How to cut small business costs as prices are rising

Could you profit from a side hustle in 2023?

Business Energy

How to prepare for the end of the Energy Bills Discount Scheme

How the Bionic Digital Renewal service works

How to keep your business gas safe

Business energy support: help with your business energy bills

Business Insurance

The cost of owning or renting a commercial property in the UK

The best UK cities for independent restaurants

Business insurance and coronavirus FAQs

Ultimate guide to running a cafe

Business Connectivity

What are the UK's biggest phone scams?

How To Build Your Small Business on Instagram

How to keep your business going through coronavirus

The diary of an inspiring restaurant owner, defiant in the face of challenge.

Bionic Business

How your small business can spread charity cheer this festive season

How to cheer on local SMEs this Small Business Saturday

How do Bank of England interest rate rises affect small businesses?

How to social sell as a small business owner

Life at Bionic

Commission transparency and the Bionic approach to fees

Why charity matters to Bionic's marketing manager Dan O'Sullivan

Expert Bionic broker Harry speaks of a bright future in insurance

Landing the perfect job in imperfect circumstances

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