--- title: Small Business News | Blog | UK | Workhorse | Alastair Badman description: Small business news about helping small businesses grow with the right technology, processes and people. 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Many businesses are entering 2021 in a different position than planned, having to manage with limited resources and find ways to cut 27th January 2021 ## [Future-proofing your business for the post-pandemic reality](https://blog.goworkhorse.com/blog/future-proofing-your-business-for-the-post-pandemic-reality) The most important thing on the agenda for almost every business entering 2021 is ensuring it’s on solid foundations and prepared for the year ahead. 20th January 2021 ## [3 notable SaaS trends coming to the industry in 2021](https://blog.goworkhorse.com/blog/3-notable-saas-trends-coming-to-the-industry-in-2021) Unpredictability has been the trademark of the last 12 months, but as businesses look to recover quickly and return to growth, we’re taking a look at the SaaS industry trends set to define 2021. 23rd December 2020 ## [4 effective ways to modernise your warehouse](https://blog.goworkhorse.com/blog/4-effective-ways-to-modernise-your-warehouse) At the moment, almost every business is looking for ways to cut costs and manage with fewer staff. Unfortunately, the knock-on effects of this can cause issues within your supply chain, and these cuts can lead to increased lead times and unhappy 23rd December 2020 ## [How to adapt your supply chain when coping with the Covid-19 pandemic](https://blog.goworkhorse.com/blog/how-to-adapt-your-supply-chain-when-coping-with-the-covid-19-pandemic) The pandemic has affected all corners of industry, its impact stretching far into businesses supply chains. As many businesses are quickly learning, staying still doesn’t work. To continue to thrive in a time of immense and mounting pressure, your 22nd December 2020 ## [Demystifying inventory reporting: how to understand inventory reports](https://blog.goworkhorse.com/blog/demystifying-inventory-reporting-how-to-understand-inventory-reports) All inventory businesses should be carrying out regular inventory reporting, but that’s not the reality for many busy businesses. Although it might feel like a ‘when I have time’ extra, we’re going to argue differently. 22nd December 2020 ## [Why you need to perform an end of year inventory count and how to make it easier](https://blog.goworkhorse.com/blog/why-you-need-to-perform-an-end-of-year-inventory-count-and-how-to-make-it-easier) The year is coming to a close, and for many that means festivities and time off work, but for those in the inventory business, it means it’s time for the end of year inventory count. 17th December 2020 ## [A food manufacturer’s guide to choosing an order & inventory management system](https://blog.goworkhorse.com/blog/a-food-manufacturers-guide-to-choosing-an-order-inventory-management-system) 16th December 2020 ## [7 important warehouse metrics you should be tracking](https://blog.goworkhorse.com/blog/7-important-warehouse-metrics-you-should-be-tracking) Metrics. KPIs. All businesses know they’re important, but not all businesses are tracking them. It’s firmly established that knowledge is power, so why do so many inventory businesses fail to build the data they require to make smarter inventory 15th December 2020 ## [4 sure-fire ways to fix slow labour productivity](https://blog.goworkhorse.com/blog/4-sure-fire-ways-to-fix-slow-labour-productivity) Creating and maintaining a productive labour force is a crucial element of success for most businesses. Currently many companies feel the impact of the pandemic on their revenue. 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