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Payment Evolution: Enabling the next era of social commerce

Social commerce has created new ways for brands to connect with consumers and create new revenue streams. According to Accenture, In 2021, global social commerce sales totalled $492 billion and are expected to reach $1.2 trillion by 2025.

When should your startup consider using public web data?

Many startups can leverage public web data to their advantage, with the extent of its utilisation depending on whether it serves as a supplementary tool during research phases or becomes a core aspect driving the entire business forward.

Navigating the horizon of the aerospace industry

Aerospace Xelerated, the innovation arm of Boeing, is a 3-month accelerator for early-stage startups striving to advance the future of sustainable aerospace.

Optimising Startup Success: The Role of Asset Management in Growth and Efficiency

In the challenging world of startups, a significant 90% of these businesses grapple with hurdles that threaten their very existence. These emerging businesses often confront issues like resource mismanagement, budgetary constraints, and operational inefficiencies.

5 ways to successfully network with investors

Startup equity investment expert and Founder of Focused For Business, Hatty Fawcett, shares her top tips to network with investors as a founder and secure lasting relationships which transcend capital and business.

The Business Show: The Importance Of Attending Business Expos

So, why should your business explore attending business expos? In this article, we explore why it’s so beneficial for your business to visit The Business Show.

‘Your Voyage to Success’ – How Startups Can Ride The Crest Of A Wave And Reach Full Potential

I am on a mission to help others globally to unlock their full potential to make their startups, careers, businesses and life thrive.

6 ways to ensure you evaluate prospects and find ideal candidates

In a competitive job market, finding the perfect candidate extends beyond just filling a vacant position. It involves uncovering a professional who adds value, integrates well into your company culture, and supports the growth of your organisation.

Customer collaboration is key to building successful products

The days of the “build it and they will come” mentality are long gone. With the needs of customers continuously evolving, in a climate of reduced spending and even fiercer competition, companies that don’t put their customers at the heart of their product development are poised to fail.

The benefits of AI on marketing and in the workplace

AI is already transforming our lives and particularly how we work. From physical work to creativity, AI is our new colleague – maybe one we are all a little wary of.

Unbiased’s CRO: How Forward-Thinking Leaders Profit from Breakthrough Innovations

In this interview series Richard Richie, Managing Partner of Alcon Maddox, gets some of London’s most forward-thinking tech leaders to spill the beans on what is making their companies so successful and what innovations the future has in store.

How startups can use open-source technology to fully leverage AI

Startups are a crucial component of the UK economy, playing a significant role in furthering innovation and driving growth. The UK’s tech sector was recently valued at nearly $1 trillion, making it the third largest globally, behind only the US and China. However, 2023 has come with challenges and this has led to a sharp drop in investment, only raising $14 billion, compared to the $31 billion in 2022.

Exploring ‘death tech’ and its advantages with Mike Davis, Founder of My Probate Partner

In this Q&A, Mike Davis, Founder of My Probate Partner, discusses Deathtech, his business, My Probate Partner, and the the role technology has played in handling probate cases.

Economic forecasts and recession planning for business leaders

Recession forecasts have dominated headlines recently, following falls in house prices and factory output across the UK. These headlines can be worrying for business leaders and staff members alike — so it’s important that we prepare our teams for these turbulent times.

The Cleaning Industry Gets a Boost from AI and AR

A hygienically clean environment is what everyone wants, which is why cleaning services are an important and yet often underestimated service in our society. It ensures wellbeing, health, and safety in various areas such as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, offices, schools, etc. However, cleaning is also a complex and demanding service, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent and defend against future pandemics.

How embedded banking can empower SMEs

In today’s dynamic business landscape, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the unsung heroes driving economic growth and innovation. Yet, these agile entities often face notable challenges, from accessing finance to streamlining operations. Enter embedded banking, a revolutionary concept poised to empower SMEs like never before.

What’s normal anyway? The value of neurodiversity in the workplace

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, diversity has taken centre stage. Companies worldwide are continuously recognising the value of diversity in fostering innovation, improving problem-solving, and driving success.

The dangers of falling in love with your startup idea and what to do instead

You need passion to run a startup. The fiery kind. The type that keeps you going through the rollercoaster of founder life. But passion has a dangerous side too.

Open Worlds: Opportunities in Web3, Powered by Game Engines

The Internet is changing. (Again). The shift will open up massive opportunities for the early adopters, and for those who come to terms with digital experiences that are more spatial.

Exclusive interview: Canva celebrates 10 years with new AI design suite
Exclusive interview: Canva celebrates 10 years with new AI design suite

Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, is celebrating 10 years of innovation with the launch of Canva’s Magic Studio. Startups Magazine was lucky enough to get the inside scoop on this new development with an exclusive interview with Duncan Clark, the Europe Lead of Canva, to discuss all these brand-new features.