Tariffs and small business: diversify suppliers and markets, an importer's lesson Since 24 July 2026, a Swiss product pays at most 12.5% on entry into the United States. A former importer's method for no longer depending on one supplier or one market. Strategy & advisory Nov 10, 2026
Remote work at a small business: as 3 in 10 companies call staff back, a hiring card to play 30% of companies surveyed by ResumeBuilder planned to require five office days in 2026. For a small business, that is a hiring opportunity, provided remote work is organised. Strategy & advisory Systems & infrastructure Nov 10, 2026
AI and jobs: prepare your team rather than replace it One job in four is exposed to generative AI, but only 3.3% are highly exposed (ILO). Five steps to prepare your team rather than replace it. Strategy & advisory Nov 10, 2026
AI in accounting: what automation really does, and what it doesn't Xero and Odoo 20 promise AI agents for accounting. What they really do, what remains with the owner and the accountant, and how to go about it. Strategy & advisory Systems & infrastructure Nov 10, 2026
Fractional CIO: the answer for small businesses without an IT department? According to BDO, the weak link in SMEs is no longer the firewall but the lack of an owner. What a fractional CIO does, its limits, and when you need an on-call provider. Strategy & advisory Systems & infrastructure Nov 10, 2026
AI for small business has plateaued: move from trial to use that pays off According to AXA, 35% of SMEs use AI in a targeted way and 39% are still testing it. My method for moving from trial to use that pays off: one process, one baseline, written rules. Strategy & advisory Nov 10, 2026
SME succession: half of all handovers start without a plan According to PwC Switzerland, half of all successions start without a plan, and 76 % of SME owners see their company as dependent on them. What makes an SME transferable, and how to get there. Strategy & advisory Nov 10, 2026
Manager engagement has fallen to 22%: what business owners can do According to Gallup, only 22% of managers were engaged in 2025, down from 31% in 2022. Five practical steps for small business owners. Strategy & advisory Nov 10, 2026
