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Running a business brings constant challenges. The right support can transform how you work. From automating workflows to strengthening teams and building tailored technology, these providers offer solutions designed to keep your business moving forward.

In today’s climate, every business is looking to achieve more with the resources it already has. TCG Process helps companies do exactly that. Its OCTO platform streamlines complex workflows, integrates effortlessly with existing systems and uses AI to remove bottlenecks from document-heavy tasks. Its companion tool, DocProStar, automatically classifies and validates incoming data and emails, reducing errors and freeing up teams to focus on higher-value priorities.

With its no-code design, OCTO can be deployed fast – no developers required – enabling firms to adapt quickly and stay competitive. Clients report measurable efficiency gains, increased capacity and growth without extra headcount. To explore how TCG can transform your operations, email (email protected) or visit tcgprocess.com.

When off-the-shelf systems don’t cut it, ioSTUDIOS develops software tailored precisely to your business needs. With over 17 years of experience of deploying solutions to an ISO 27001 standard, this highly regarded agency has delivered solutions that have helped clients secure honours such as the Queen’s Award for Enterprise and the ukactive Digital Transformation Award.

Its in-house team oversees every stage of development, using Microsoft .NET, Angular and React, with deployment to Azure or AWS. From streamlining operations to driving revenue, ioSTUDIOS transforms objectives into intelligent, efficient software that works. Based in Solihull near Birmingham, it combines technical expertise with a proven process to deliver on time and on budget. Learn more at iostudios.co.uk.

Ever wonder why productivity is flatlining despite various tech advancements? Clarity4D believes understanding your people is the most powerful technology you can harness to drive performance. With 43 per cent of employees reporting stress or feeling disengaged, according to research by the McKinsey Health Institute in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, businesses are seeing the effects on their bottom line. But organisations that take the time to truly understand their teams are breaking through productivity ceilings, reducing absenteeism and holding onto talent.

Clarity4D’s award-winning personality profiles are built on Jungian psychology and delivered through its simple, affordable 4D process: ‘discover, discuss, diversify, develop’. Seamlessly integrating with HR systems, they support meaningful engagement and lasting cultural impact. Serco, one of the UK’s largest service providers, has already used Clarity4D to enhance collaboration, increase engagement and lower training costs.

Founded in 2006, SPD Technology is a global software product development company with more than 650 talents and delivery centres across Europe. From MVPs to advanced solutions in fintech and digital payments, data engineering, AI/ML and cloud, the company takes a product-first and a client-centric approach – aligning capabilities with real-world market needs.

SPD can help businesses to breathe new life into their legacy software, reduce friction in workflows, create new revenue streams and develop custom AI solutions. It also develops highly secure payment software to suit your e-commerce business or marketplace. Having delivered custom projects for industry leaders such as Morningstar, PitchBook, Roche and others, SPD is dedicated to delivering solutions for your business. Discover more at spd.tech.

If your company operates in the manufacturing, distribution, construction or project-based sector and you’re looking to modernise your operations, Acumatica Cloud ERP is a compelling choice. AcuPower – UK’s Gold Certified Acumatica Partner – specialises in cloud ERP implementation, customisation and integration for mid-sized businesses.

Whether you’re exploring a digital transformation in your business or you’re simply seeking better control over finance, inventory, and operations, Acumatica Cloud ERP provides a one unified cloud-based solution, with real-time visibility, flexible deployment options and unlimited users.

To help UK businesses begin their ERP journey, AcuPower is offering business leaders 30 per cent off all Discovery and Scoping engagements delivered before 31 December 2025. Mention code DISCOVERY30 to receive your 30 per cent discount. Book your discovery call today at acupowererp.com.

For companies looking to increase their support for staff with ADHD, Ascend ADHD specialises in long-term workplace support to help organisations harness and nurture ADHD talent. Unlike one-off awareness training, which provides only surface-level understanding, Ascend delivers ongoing, expertise-led programmes that empower managers and entrepreneurs with the tools to unlock potential and drive measurable success.

Founded by Stephanie Camilleri, pictured above – one of the UK’s leading ADHD coaches – Ascend combines years of field expertise with performance coaching for ADHD managers, leaders and entrepreneurs, resulting in reduced staff turnover, stronger retention and improved organisational performance. Ascend equips HR, DEI and management teams with the strategies they need to foster thriving, inclusive workplaces.

When your enterprise faces complex data migration challenges, you need more than just technical support. You need a partner who takes complete ownership of that process. Solvership’s data migration consultants have earned the trust of companies across UK and Europe, with a 10-year proven track record of delivering high-volume datasets with minimal downtime.

How has the team achieved this? By consistently providing automated, scalable solutions rather than manual spreadsheets, and by including in-built data quality issue detection that prevents problems before they impact operations. In addition, business continuity is ensured with cutover plans and post-migration support. After providing you with clear project timelines and transparent estimates, Solvership will handle the whole end-to-end data migration, helping you manage the project to completion.

Global technology solutions provider SHI International supports organisations worldwide in selecting, deploying and managing innovative IT. With expertise spanning hardware, software, cloud, security and professional services, SHI empowers enterprises to optimise technology investments, drive transformation and achieve strategic objectives.

At the heart of this innovation are SHI’s AI & Cyber Labs, where enterprise organisations can get hands-on and explore, test and refine AI initiatives before investing serious resources. Through its Advanced AI Demo Lab, certified AI architects and engineers guide leaders through real-world use cases including code generation, intelligent automation, conversational interfaces, anomaly detection and vision AI (video analytics). This approach helps organisations identify the right mix of solutions to meet their unique needs and scale with confidence. For C-suite leaders and IT decision-makers, SHI provides the expertise to adopt AI and deliver results.

Are you a landlord looking to capitalise on London’s flexible office market? Knotel has the opportunity for you.

The flexible office provider successfully manages its own 330,000 sq ft central London portfolio and is now pivoting into a new partnership with landlords in three key ways: design and delivery, sales and marketing, and workplace services. Whether you have a vacant space requiring design and project management or are looking to boost net rents by marketing to occupiers seeking all-inclusive leases, the team can organise a partnership that works best for you. And, what’s more, Knotel is the operator of Old Sessions House, a dynamic work club located on Clerkenwell Green – the perfect amenity to your tenants’ office experience.

For more information, visit the website at knotel.com.

A global leader in mobile parking payments, PayByPhone offers PayByPhone Business to simplify your fleet’s parking experience with a one-stop-shop parking solution.

With PayByPhone Business, companies can have detailed visibility over all parking activity, as well as enjoy a centralised payment system and add and remove vehicles in one simple portal. Fleet drivers will no longer need to submit parking expenses and can add additional time to a session in the PayByPhone app. Through PayByPhone Business, fleet owners can stay focused on what matters most, while fleet drivers need not run the risk of a fine.

If you’re looking to kit out your employees in high quality corporate wear, The Work Uniform Company has exactly what you’re looking for. A market leader in low-cost men’s and women’s workwear, the online retailer boasts a carefully curated collection of hotel and hospitality clothing, which can be quickly and easily embroidered with your house style motif via its integrated systems.

With an efficient team dedicated to providing the best products for the lowest cost in the UK, The Work Uniform Company provides everything from chefs’ wear and jackets to dresses, skirts and knitwear.

Legal 500 is the most recognised benchmarking brand among the world’s leading clients, powered by the unrivalled scope of its client feedback, peer assessment and law firm practice data.

For law firms, Legal 500 rankings represent the pinnacle of recognition and success. For clients, legal500.com provides an indispensable trusted resource, benchmarking elite expertise and capabilities through comprehensive research, objective data and peer recommendation.

Legal 500’s global client engagement is unmatched in the market both in terms of its range and reach, taking in hundreds of thousands of client referee surveys, industry-leading events worldwide and the peerless GC Powerlist series. In the UK, Legal 500 has defined the reputations of law firms and provided the last word on practice expertise for more than 35 years; and it continues to provide the essential and most influential authoritative assessment of the legal market available to corporate counsel and buyers of legal services.

It’s safe to say that the office market — and especially the flexible office market – has changed significantly in recent years. NewFlex has responded to these shifts by opening several premium workspaces, including XCHG at 22 Bishopsgate, three UK locations under the US-based Serendipity Labs brand and, most recently, the launch of Flex @ Tide in London’s Bankside – its fifth addition to the premium Quad family.

Across these sites, NewFlex members enjoy beautifully designed spaces, access to state of the art meeting rooms, generous communal areas, curated events and vibrant communities that foster connection and collaboration. Whether you’re a passionate entrepreneur making your first steps, a landlord interested in transforming your empty space or an established large company looking to reach your next key milestone, NewFlex can provide you with a premium, design-led space.

If you’d like to experience the new way of working for yourself, book a free day pass at quadworkspace.co.uk using the code #Tidedaypass – and enjoy a full free day in a NewFlex space.

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