Wednesday 14 October 2026
Founded in 1986, Business Matters is the UK's longest-established business magazine dedicated to the SME community.
For almost four decades, we have been the trusted voice for company directors, founders and entrepreneurs looking for authoritative news, expert advice and inspiration to grow their businesses.
From the beginning, our mission has been simple: to empower ambitious business leaders with the insights and knowledge they need to thrive. We cover the stories that matter most to the UK’s SME sector — from government policy and funding to leadership, innovation and growth strategies.
Today, Business Matters is more than just a magazine. It is the UK’s largest distributed subscription-based monthly business magazine, with over one million monthly readers online, a daily news platform, newsletters reaching 90,000 subscribers, and exclusive interviews with leading entrepreneurs — a multi-platform brand at the heart of the UK business landscape.
Our readers describe us as a trusted mentor — authoritative, experienced, yet always accessible. We make complex issues clear, deliver expertise in a straightforward way, and provide reassurance and inspiration in equal measure.
We are proud to be recognised as the most respected publication for SMEs in the UK, with content shaped specifically for business owners and leaders driving growth across every sector.
Covering emerging trends and new opportunities before they hit the mainstream.
Long-standing relationships with our readers, built over four decades of accurate, independent journalism.
Giving SMEs the knowledge and confidence to succeed at every stage of growth.
Whether you’re reading us online every day, listening to our podcasts, or reading the print magazine, Business Matters continues to be your authoritative guide to business success.
Business Matters sits alongside Travelling for Business, EV Powered, Electric Home, Property Portfolio Investor and Not Ltd — and Trends Research, the UK’s specialist SME research company.