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EDITOR’ S NOTE
ELLO AND A WARM WELCOME to the 56th
H edition of Intelligent SME. tech. On this month’ s front cover, we feature Bella Acland, Founder of Soul Kitchen, which is based in the UK. The idea for Soul Kitchen came to Acland during her final year at university, when she found herself relying on convenience food more than she wanted to. She found herself thinking about the uninspiring instant soup aisle, where the offerings were often salty and artificial. Acland thought about combining the power of nutrient-dense vegetable powders with something familiar and nostalgic, which is where the idea of Soul Kitchen came from.
Acland said:“ Our soups are made with real, raw powdered vegetables, are free from the top 14 allergens and taste like real food.” She goes on to discuss which technology works well for her business, how she is growing the brand and how she found the funding to start up the company. Turn to page 44 to read more.
In this month’ s Editor’ s Question, I ask what’ s your approach to mergers and acquisitions – when is the right time to buy vs. build? Four experts took the time to give their views, starting on page 20.
Investing in the right payroll solution is an important first step for SMEs. Choosing the right one ensures operational efficiency and employee trust – everyone wants to get paid on time. But with so many solutions on the market, how do companies choose the right one? Ian McAlister, General Manager at CRS Technologies, discusses the crucial points to consider when choosing the right payroll technology for your business. Turn to page 28.
In times of financial uncertainty, business owners often feel the pressure to solve problems alone. However, without the right expertise, even the most experienced leaders can struggle to identify the best path forward. Frank Ofonagoro, Partner, Opus Financial Advisory Group, discusses how seeking the right expertise isn’ t just a good idea, but is essential for businesses looking to navigate uncertainty, protect their interests and secure a stronger future. Turn to page 41.
We also have a round-up of all the latest SME news from across our regions, while our intelligent brands section looks at what’ s new in sales and marketing, finance, HR and customer experience.
I hope you enjoy the magazine and if you’ d like to contribute to any future issues, please contact me by emailing rebecca @ lynchpinmedia. com
Rebecca Miles Managing Editor
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