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Digital marketing trends to help businesses get ahead in 2026
In 2025, businesses faced one of the most rapidly evolving digital landscapes to date. Yet amid the noise, certain trends emerged that cut through and defined what effective marketing now looks like. Tony Southgate, founder of Ginger Pickle, explores...
Suffolk tech creates AI āhelping handā for business
When Bryan Himsworth launched EmpowerAI Solutions, it wasnāt driven by a love of technology for its own sake, but by a simple frustration shared with almost every small business owner he met.
He recalls, āPeople were losing work theyād already...
2026: Why East Anglia firms must choose strategy over standing still
If thereās one thing working with businesses across the East of England has taught me, itās that growth doesnāt happen by accident. As we head into 2026, thatās becoming more apparent than ever.
EY forecasts put regional growth at around...
From risk to resilience: strategic insights from the Autumn Farming Conference
The agricultural sector is entering a period of profound change. With sweeping tax reforms and environmental policy updates on the horizon, farmers and rural businesses face decisions that will shape their operations for decades. At the 2025 Larking Gowen...
Coming April 2026 – MTD for Income Tax: What You Need to Know
Are you an individual, with income over Ā£50,000 a year from self-employment and/or property? Hereās an important update for you from Hollie Watson, Cloud Manager, and Elizabeth Bello, Tax Manager, of Nordens Chartered Accountants and Advisors.
The governmentās ambitious Making...
Thinking of selling up? Act now before big tax hike
Entrepreneurs could lose thousands of pounds if they delay their exit beyond April 2026, warns The CFO Centre.
Business owners planning to sell their companies are being urged to act now ahead of major tax changes that will make exiting...
17 East Anglian trainee accountants join Ensors
Seventeen aspiring accountants from across East Anglia have begun their career journeys at accountancy firm Ensors, part of Azets.
The group, which is made up of a combination of graduates and school leavers, will work in one of Ensorsā six...
How new Senior Partner Charlotte Knappett is shaping a new era at Fisher Jones Greenwood
At the end of a busy day, Charlotte Knappett pauses to reflect, finding a moment of gratitude that reminds her of what truly matters.
āItās such a simple thing,ā she says, ābut it teaches you to really sit in your...
Ā£10M-plus invested in Port of East Anglia
Green energy company, ScottishPower Renewables and Peel Ports Group are set to invest over Ā£10 million in The Port of East Anglia, in Great Yarmouth, to support the construction of ScottishPowerās Ā£4 billion East Anglia TWO windfarm.
The investment will...
Connected Energyās Darren Cheadle and Rob Moore at the Hethel site.
Connected Energy invests Ā£2 million in Norfolkās Clean Tech hub
Norfolk-based Connected Energy is investing Ā£2 million in a new advanced technology centre at Scottow Enterprise Park, securing high-quality jobs for the region and strengthening Norfolkās position as a clean-tech...
East of England Energy Group award winners
Experts from energy industries across the region gathered for their annual awards dinner just before Christmas.
The EEEGR (East of England Energy Group) event shone a spotlight on the people, products and businesses that have made our area a national...
Businesses need help with plastic packaging tax
Logistics firm Southgate Global, of Kingās Lynn, is calling for a ārobust, transparent, and uniform verification schemeā to help businesses navigate the Plastic Packaging Tax (PPT).
Following the last UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), there is an even more pressing...
Freeport East celebrates third anniversary
After a year of strong progress inĀ supportingĀ economic growth across East Anglia, Freeport East is setting out plans for continued investment and innovationĀ this year.
n 2025,Ā Freeport East:
Advanced around Ā£250m of private sector investment and employment opportunities across its development sites.
Enabled over...
New business park in north Norwich aims to deliver 1,250 new jobs
A new business park on the edge of Norwich ā backed by a loan from Norfolk County Council - is expected to create 1,250 new jobs, plus openings in supply chain and construction.
Infrastructure works have been completed on Phase...
Start-up steps up fight against major crop pests
A biotech start-up has relocated to Norwich Research Park to continue work on its successful anti-bug products.
BugBiome is developing new bioinsecticides from crop microbes (tiny living organisms).
This year the company is concentrating on field trials for its lead pesticide...
Four remote courses every employer should be offering their employees
Ā In todayās fast-paced world of work, continuous learning isnāt a luxury, itās a necessity. Robbie Bryant, Open Study College, shares four of the most valuable courses employers should consider for staff development.Ā
Companies that prioritise training cultivate a team that...
Transformation creates bright future for leading law firm FJG
During an illustrious 45-year career in law and in business, Tony Fisher has made many pivotal decisions, but one stands out. In the aftermath of the covid pandemic and faced with an aging partnership team at his leading law...
The future of accountancy: Why regional independence matters more than ever
As national consolidation reshapes the professional services landscape, Larking Gowen Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors continues to demonstrate its commitment to building enduring relationships in the local community. This month, the firm welcomed its latest cohort of trainees across...
Vintage fashion firm celebrates Ā£10 million turnover
Some people sell preloved clothes online as a part-time hobby. But two brothers from Ipswich have turned vintage goods into a multi-million-pound business.
Zac and Josh Hembry, pictured, founded Messina Hembry as a side hustle in 2012, buying and reselling...
Why businesses need to rethink their social media strategies
Today, more than ever, businesses are expected to connect with customers through social media. Digital marketing expert Seb Brantigan shares practical strategies to help businesses survive and thrive in an ever-changing digital landscape.
Local businesses once had limited advertising options:...
Suffolk leads self-driving shuttle study
Suffolk County Council has secured government funding to explore the possibility of introducing self-driving shuttles to its transport network.
The ADASTRA Feasibility Study will see Suffolk County Council work with top city planners from Smart City Consultancy to explore deploying...
Rural tax reforms are a ticking timebomb
James Farrell, Head of Rural Consultancy, Knight Frank, says proposed rural tax changes are a tax on resilience, succession and, ultimately, viability.
In keeping with a now-familiar pattern of sudden and short-sighted announcements, the Government has published draft legislation confirming...
Answered: the marketing frustrations blocking Suffolk business growth
Lack of time, strategic blind spots and shrinking micro-budgets are three of the biggest marketing challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in Suffolk.
In response, a new free report The SME marketing playbook: Smart strategies for UK SMEs...
Growth Hub helps over 7,000 Norfolk businesses
New Anglia Growth Hub marksĀ a milestone in its 11-year history by providing 43,000-plus hours of support to over 7,000 business in Norfolk.
The qualified advisers help business owners and managers to navigate the local business support landscape, ensuring they...
Anglian Waterās Ā£11bn mission to protect our watercourses
April marked the beginning of the latest five-year business plan for Anglian Water ā widely seen as a pivotal moment for the region as the water company embarks on a programme of work worth Ā£11bn ā its largest ever...
New Norfolk oyster reefs will restore marine life
In a boost for local marine life, petcare company Purina has partnered with marine conservationists Oyster Heaven to deploy new oyster reefs off the North Norfolk coast.
The aim is to embed at least 4m oysters and restore healthy marine...
GRID BOOST āwould drive jobs and investment growth in Freeport areaā
Delivering targeted support for 500MW of new grid capacity around Felixstowe and Harwich could unlock hundreds of millions of pounds of investment according to the Renewable Energy Association.
Analysis from their Green Transport Hub Strategy report found that investment in...
Massive offshore windfarm celebrates construction milestone
The 1.4 GW East Anglia THREE offshore windfarm will be the biggest-ever windfarm in global energy group Iberdrola - and among the largest in the world when it comes into operation at the end of 2026 ā producing enough...
Cambridge firm carves out āExcelā-ent results
In just five years, Nick Burrows, founder of Excel Carpentry Contractors Ltd, has seen annual turnover grow from Ā£120,000 to Ā£2.5m ā with projections set to exceed Ā£3m this year. He tells East Anglia in Business how he carved...
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Q: Can I license my IP to another business, and what should I look out for?
Yes, you can license your intellectual property (IP) to another business. Licensing your IP allows another party to use your IP (such as a...
