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Fintech: how financial technology is benefitting businesses

Is your business operating as efficiently as it could be? For smaller businesses and startups, maximising efficiency can be the difference between surviving and thriving.

Greening the supply chain journey with technology

Sustainability has become a top priority for many consumers, and retailers are responding. Shopping centres, convenience stores, retailers, and supermarket chains are transitioning to greener and more sustainable operations.

Revolutionising healthcare: the potential and challenges of AI!

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make strides in various industries, the potential for transforming healthcare seems more promising than ever.

For startups, less is more when it comes to cybersecurity

Startups are afraid of cyberattacks – here is why they should not let this fear paralyse them.  

The time is NOW to apply for FemTech Lab’s Autumn 2023 Cohort!!

FemTech Lab is a global ecosystem supporting early-stage startups in female health and wellness. Passionate about accelerating fair healthcare for all women around the world, and to ultimately help women reach their full potential through better understanding their bodies and cyclic nature.

Shielding startups: building a strong cyber security strategy from the beginning

In today’s era of Digital Transformation, cyber security has become a fundamental aspect for businesses. As organisations embrace electronic processes to streamline operations, enhance communication, and improve customer experience, the need for robust cyber security measures is paramount.

How do you know if you’re in technical debt? (and how to get out of it)

Technical debt is common. In fact, the average organisation spends 23%–42% of its development time on clearing technical debt, which is effectively the re-working of solutions when quick fixes have failed.

From insights to influence: social listening as a tool for social responsibility

Terms like ‘environmentally sustainable’, ‘eco-friendly’, and ‘fair trade’ have become part of everyday conversations.

Leveraging artificial intelligence for small businesses

In today’s business landscape, small businesses need every advantage they may get to thrive and stay competitive. This is where the power of artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play. Practical applications of AI for small businesses and AI-powered tools may revolutionize efficiency, elevate customer experiences, and empower intelligent decision-making.

How BMW empowers startups
How BMW empowers startups

Startups Magazine Deputy Editor, Anna Wood, attended MOVE, the tech mobility and startups show. Alongside all the exciting products on display, and the many interesting startups the team had the pleasure of speaking to, was the highly anticipated conference agenda.

NI: Helping engineers solve the world’s toughest challenges

For more than 40 years, NI (formerly National Instruments) has developed automated test and measurement systems that help engineers solve some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Sweden: a beacon for innovation and creativity

Growing up in the United States with Swedish parents, I have been constantly plagued with one, violently irritable, question: “How’s Switzerland?!”

Unlocking Customer Satisfaction: Leveraging CSAT for Startup Success

In the early stages of launching a new product or service, startups often face resource constraints that limit their ability to invest in dedicated UX research.

Baking ESG into business: golden shares explained

Tony Chocolonely, the ethical chocolate brand, recently hit the headlines for introducing a ‘golden share’ mechanism to their business to protect the company’s ethical strategy.

Fireside chat with Karen Carney, professional women’s football player

Karen Carney is one of the UK’s most popular footballing personalities. A member of England’s team for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which came third place in the tournament, she is now an ITV and Sky Sports football pundit covering men’s and women’s games. Prior to England’s crunch World Cup match with Cameroon, England Manager Phil Neville said: “She’s a big moment player”. Her impressive record at both domestic and international level has seen her twice named as FA Young Player of the Year and she has earned 144 caps for England, the third most capped in history, behind Fara Williams and Jill Scott in both male and female football.

How to Use AI to Enhance Customer Experience in Fintech Apps

I will surely not throw a “news bomb” here by saying that venture capital fundraising marketing is going through a bad patch. Yet, some statistics never hurt.

The Importance of End-to-End Encryption for Startups

In today’s digital age, data privacy and security are of utmost importance for all businesses, including startups. According to research, cyber-attacks against small and medium businesses in the UK soared by 15% in 2022, with more than half (54%) of SMEs experiencing some form of cyber-attack last year, up from 39% in 2020. The findings also uncover that 18% of SMEs said their business was not protected with cybersecurity software.

Helping SMEs compete with brands

Inflation and supply chain disruptions have had a cascading effect on bottom lines, particularly impacting small to medium businesses (SMBs).

Why Data Analytics Is the ‘Secret Sauce’ for Startup Success

Data is a crucial asset for companies, especially startups. And accurate analysis of this data is equally important as they drive relevant strategies.

How to select the right business phone service

Jargon, buzz words, and constant technical developments can leave businesses overwhelmed with choice when it comes to selecting a communications system. In a digital age, using a comprehensive phone system is crucial to remaining competitive. But how do businesses decide which one is right for them?