What it's all about
Taking inspiration from our lightning logo, The Bolt is a bi-weekly newsletter lighting up the inboxes of small business leaders. Packed with must-reads and need-to-knows, it's your go-to source for staying in the loop.
Launched in June 2021, The Bolt is our way of supporting SMEs. Each issue delivers practical business ideas, event details, and valuable resources.
If you've missed any, catch up on our past issues in the links below. The Bolt is more than a newsletter; it's your quick guide to thriving in the business world.
Our most recent
The Bolt Issue 71 - 6 March 2024
Celebrating International Women's Day by spotlighting small businesses led by remarkable women offering distinctive gift ideas. Dive into inspiring podcasts showcasing success narratives and learn about the NHS's commitment to aiding SMEs.
The Bolt Issue 70 - 21 February 2024
In this edition, we're featuring a podcast with Theo Paphitis sharing practical strategies for business success. Explore the resilience of family businesses like Westcombe Dairy and essential tips for navigating economic uncertainty while prioritising mental health in the workplace.
The Bolt Issue 69 - 7 February 2024
In our Valentine's edition, we're combining romance with professional growth. Discover exclusive small business picks for Valentine's gifts while learning about the benefits of apprenticeships and the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace.
The Bolt Issue 68 - 24 January 2024
Dive into our collaboration with Slack to boost productivity and explore insights from leaders at innovative companies like Surreal and HowNow. Plus, unlock strategies for effective communication and harnessing technology to drive innovation.
The Bolt Issue 67 - 10 January 2024
Explore our free resources to kickstart your 2024 plans, from setting attainable targets to strategic planning. Plus, gain insights from leaders like Mildred Talabi on achieving realistic and achievable goals.
Past Issues
The Bolt Issue 66 - 23 December 2023
The Bolt Issue 65 - 13 December 2023
The Bolt Issue 64 - 29 November 2023
The Bolt Issue 63 - 15 November 2023
The Bolt Issue 62 - 1 November 2023
The Bolt Issue 61 - 17 October 2023
The Bolt Issue 60 - 4 October 2023
The Bolt Issue 59 - 20 September 2023
The Bolt Issue 58 - 6 September 2023
The Bolt Issue 57 - 23 August 2023
The Bolt Issue 56 - 9 August 2023
The Bolt Issue 55 - 26 July 2023
The Bolt Issue 54 - 12 July 2023
The Bolt Issue 53 - 28 June 2023
The Bolt Issue 52 - 14 June 2023
The Bolt Issue 51 - 31 May 2023
The Bolt Issue 50 - 17 May 2023
The Bolt Issue 48 - 19 April 2023
The Bolt Issue 47 - 5 April 2023
The Bolt Issue 46 - 22 March 2023
The Bolt Issue 45 - 8 March 2023
The Bolt Issue 44 - 23 February 2023
The Bolt Issue 43 - 8 February 2023
The Bolt Issue 42 - 25 January 2023
The Bolt Issue 41 - 11 January 2023
The Bolt Issue 40 - 14 December 2022
The Bolt Issue 39 - 30 November 2022
The Bolt Issue 38 - 16 November 2022
The Bolt Issue 37 - 2 November 2022
The Bolt Issue 36 - 19 October 2022
The Bolt Issue 35 - 5 October 2022
The Bolt Issue 34 - 21 September 2022
The Bolt Issue 33 - 7 September 2022
The Bolt Issue 32 - 24 August 2022
The Bolt Issue 31 - 10 August 2022
The Bolt Issue 30 - 27 July 2022
The Bolt Issue 29 - 13 July 2022
The Bolt Issue 28 - 29 June 2022
The Bolt Issue 27 - 15 June 2022
The Bolt Issue 26 - 1 June 2022
The Bolt Issue 25 - 18 May 2022
The Bolt Issue 24 - 4 May 2022
The Bolt Issue 23 - 20 April 2022
The Bolt Issue 22 - 6 April 2022
The Bolt Issue 21 - 23 March 2022
The Bolt Issue 20 - 9 March 2022
The Bolt Issue 19 - 23 February 2022
The Bolt Issue 18 - 9 February 2022
The Bolt Issue 17 - 26 January 2022
The Bolt Issue 16 - 12 January 2022
The Bolt Issue 15 - 22 December 2021
The Bolt Issue 14 - 8 December 2021
The Bolt Issue 13 - 24 November 2021
The Bolt Issue 12 - 10 November 2021
The Bolt Issue 11 - 27 October 2021
The Bolt Issue 10 – 13 October 2021
The Bolt Issue 9 – 29 September 2021
The Bolt Issue 8 – 15 September 2021