As we’ve reached the midpoint of 2025, the business landscape for SMEs is evolving faster than ever.

From shifting consumer behaviours to rapid tech innovation and regulatory changes, staying ahead requires insight, agility, and smart strategy.

Join Hugh Lightbody for a dynamic panel webinar where our panellists unpack the key trends shaping the SME landscape in the second half of 2025. Whether you’re already running a small business or thinking of starting up, this session will equip you with the information you need.

This session will cover:

• What trends are defining the SME space right now—and what’s coming next?
• How can small businesses stay agile amid tech and market disruption?
• What practical strategies are helping SMEs stay resilient and competitive?
• How to navigate evolving regulations without getting overwhelmed
• The changing face of social media in 2025—what to focus on, and what to leave behind
• What digital transformation really means for small businesses today
• Unlocking growth through partnerships and collaborations

Our panellists are:

• Colin Borland, Director of Devolved Nations, Federation of Small Businesses
• Sarah Johnson, Director, IndigoLeap
• Jordan Kay, Head of Innovation & Growth, Connect Three