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Entrepreneurs need to get on with the job
» ANDREW SCOTT, MD and founder of Purplex Marketing and Insight Data, discusses a cautious Budget that offers warm words for entrepreneurs but little meaningful relief, leaving business owners determined to push on and hold the Chancellor to her promises.
Business owners have spent weeks thinking about the Autumn budget. Investment has been put on hold, recruitment paused and decisions delayed.
Rumours of potential National Insurance on property rental income, a drop in the VAT threshold, and even an EXIT tax on wealth creators were all rife.
But while these rumours didn’ t materialise( for now) this definitely wasn’ t a budget to stimulate economic growth.
Reeves made a raid on investors and entrepreneurs too, with an increase in dividend tax and splitting out property income with an increase in tax rates here.
True, the chancellor gave some kind words for entrepreneurs and praised risk takers, but we don’ t need words; we need a culture that encourages growth, incentivises risk taking and celebrates success.
Entrepreneurs are the driving force of the UK economy, creating the enterprise and innovation that allows our country to grow and prosper, but it’ s clear no-one is coming to help us, not least the government.
So we have to stop hesitating, stop listening to the bad news, and we need to put our foot on the gas, invest in growth and have the courage and belief to go for it.
Because while other companies hesitate, this is your time to get ahead of the curve and capture market share.
2026 is just around the corner, and I’ m investing in my business, in my team and in the future of our country. You should, too.
www. purplexmarketing. com
Insight Data users access Salestracker records more than 1.6 million times in 2025
» INSIGHT DATA HAS marked a major milestone in 2025, with its Salestracker CRM platform logging more than 1.6 million company page views over the year.
With 800 active users, this averages 2,076 company pages per user, demonstrating the growing reliance on accurate, live business intelligence across the UK construction and fenestration sectors.
Salestracker holds detailed company profiles, giving users access to verified decision-maker contacts, full business descriptions, credit information and product or sector-specific data. Insight Data’ s research team maintains the records through thousands of verification calls each month, ensuring users can trust the information when targeting prospects or assessing risk.
The platform also includes an integrated view of credit scores, county court judgements and financial health, presented with a traffic-light risk system to aid prioritisation. Map-based tools allow users to plot prospects geographically, plan routes and visualise concentrations of potential customers. Lead management features enable tasks, reminders and follow-ups to be tracked, while campaign tools support email marketing and performance reporting directly from the platform. Its responsive design ensures users can access these tools seamlessly on mobile devices.
Salestracker serves a wide spectrum of professionals. Sales and marketing staff will use it to generate leads and target the right companies efficiently. Finance teams rely on the platform to monitor credit risk, while managing directors and senior leaders use it to track market trends, competitor activity and sector developments. Each user draws on the platform for their own objectives, applying the same underlying data in ways that support growth, risk management and informed decision-making.
“ This milestone highlights the value professionals place on accurate, up-todate business intelligence,” said Alex Tremlett, Insight Data’ s Commercial Director.“ Salestracker allows users across roles to act with confidence, make better decisions and focus efforts where they have the greatest impact.”
Salestracker continues to establish itself as a vital tool for UK businesses seeking insight, clarity and actionable intelligence in a fast-moving market. For more information, visit www. insightdata. co. uk
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