Search Console now shows AI search data: a UK SME guide
Google has finished rolling out its generative AI performance report to every website in the world. It is free, it sits inside Search Console, and it counts impressions with no clicks at all. What UK small businesses get from it, and what to do this week.
How many visitors does a UK exhibition actually get?
New Events Industry Alliance figures put UK exhibitions at £11.7 billion of economic output for 2025. The number that matters to a small exhibitor is in a different EIA report: half of all UK exhibitions drew fewer than 2,100 visitors, while the average drew 5,900. What that means before you book a stand.
Are UK small businesses behind on AI? What the ONS data says
A new survey says 73% of marketers use AI every day. Four percent of the people it asked were British. The ONS puts UK firms under ten people at 28%, and finds the smallest adopters use AI harder than the biggest ones.
LinkedIn AI slop button: what it means for UK businesses
LinkedIn now lets members flag posts as AI slop, and flagged posts lose reach. What the change means for UK small businesses, and what to do about it this week.
Are trade shows worth it for a UK small business in 2026?
Trade shows are booking out early: Informa’s B2B events grew 8% in H1 2026. What a UK small business should do about its 2027 exhibition plan.
Best time to post on LinkedIn in 2026: a UK SME guide
Buffer analysed 4.8 million posts. The best time to post on LinkedIn in 2026 has moved to late afternoon, roughly 3pm to 8pm on weekdays, with Wednesday at 4pm strongest. What that means for a UK SME, and what to ignore.
Events lead UK marketing budgets: what it means for SMEs
Events led UK marketing budget growth again in Q2 2026, at a net balance of +11.0%. The IPA Bellwether panel is drawn from the top 1000 companies, so it is not a benchmark for a smaller firm. It is a competitive signal, and the action is on timing.
Old bad press and AI search: what UK SMEs do now
An old negative article can now be the source AI search quotes about your business. What UK small businesses should actually do about it this week.
