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It’s been a big week for the Department for Business and Trade and the Department for Innovation and Technology. Two very large announcements on the same day – both with growth and regulation in mind.

First up, Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a slashing of the ‘pointless’ administrative burdens many businesses come up against on a regular basis. Like directors' reports to Companies House and interactions with some planning functions –  with a promise to allow businesses to have their say on how effective regulators are.

There’s also a bonus opportunity to point out what other regulations they scrap – get in! We chatted it through with Enterprise Nation adviser Tara Askham.

The AI Growth Lab pilot is an encouraging step. It means new AI ideas that can often be held back by bureaucracy can now be tested safely – which could have a positive impact on some public services as well.

If talk of regulation is all too much, maybe think about delegating more and boosting your revenue. Enterprise Nation adviser Tammy Whalen Blake writes about it here.

Meanwhile, a new report has taken an interesting angle to examine UK entrepreneurship – through the lens of survival. Research from Markel shows there are regional economies where certain businesses can survive and thrive better.

Why we need to make e-invoicing mandatory - by Liz Slee

The next generation of business: What Markel's new study reveals - by Marc Gardner

How Adriano Goncalves went the extra 6,500 miles to understand his customers - by Chris Goodfellow

What do the visa reforms mean for small businesses? - by Daniel Woolf

All you need to know about the red tape blitz and AI Growth Labs - by Liz Slee

How to build a healthy sales pipeline in five easy steps - by Chris Goodfellow

How to increase your revenue by delegating more - by Tammy Whalen Blake

New government research on sole traders shows how they are coping, and changing - by Daniel Woolf

Feeling overworked? 10 practical ways for small business owners to manage stress - by Marc Gardner

What Making Tax Digital means for landlords - by Chris Downing

Joanna Jensen came up with the idea for Child's Farm when looking for a product for her daughters who struggled with eczema.

The business launched with independent retailers and online in 2012, before expanding to national retailers in 2014. In 2022, Childs Farm was sold to PZ Cussons for £40 million.

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