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Congratulations. If you’re reading this, you’ve embarked on an exhilarating journey in the dynamic world of startups. Just like that passion-fuelled late-night brainstorming session that led to your venture, the path to perfecting your e-commerce logistics can be filled with ‘Eureka!’ moments and challenges that test your mettle.
Managing your supply chain, sourcing new products, engaging and building relationships with international suppliers can be a hugely time-intensive part of running a small business – and is only one cog in the overall machine.
With the current rises in inflation and an upcoming general election potentially accelerating business owners to sell up or end their involvement with their company, business owners should be more considerate about their exit planning than ever before.
Zoom, which has helped millions of workers connect remotely over the past few years, has done something ironic. It’s asking its workers to spend more time in the office.
In the UK, every small business owner should be familiar with the concept of a Person with Significant Control (PSC) as it holds great importance in company law. As a responsible entrepreneur, understanding PSC is crucial to complying with legal requirements and maintaining transparency within your business structure.
Dublin has plummeted out of the top 10 startup cities ranking in Europe, according to StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2023.
New research conducted by UK print company Solopress uncovers the leading cities worldwide for networking, revealing the best places to build business contacts and develop a career.
As a result of Brexit and the impact of the pandemic many UK businesses are struggling to find and recruit the staff that they need to meet their requirements.
Recent data from The Global State of Digital indicates that a total of 4.88 billion unique user identities engaged with social media platforms over the past 30 days. This accounts for a whopping 60.6% of the world’s entire population, underscoring a significant milestone in the global adoption of social media.
On the long journey from a classroom idea to a scalable app, what’s the true measure of success? For Edtech startup founders, who have pioneered solutions driven by a desire to make a difference to children’s learning, this question can be both perplexing and pivotal.
Introduced to the UK Parliament in March 2023, The Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill is currently at the House of Commons Report Stage. And though it may still be subject to change, the suggested amendments will impact businesses, so it is worth getting prepared.
Running a business takes still and commitment. However, not all business leaders have a long- term vision of how to keep both finances and company books in check. This can quickly lead to the downfall of a small business.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to entirely transform the way businesses today operate. If used correctly, this innovative technology can boost operational efficiency, increase profit margins, reduce risk and enhance the customer experience.
Look the word ‘impact’ up in a dictionary and you’ll find two definitions – the first about one object coming into forcible contact with another. The second about the creation of a ‘marked or visible effect’. While that might sound fairly general, in the investment world ‘impact’ has come to mean something more specific.
From supply chain disruption to rising levels of inflation, today’s businesses are having to navigate an increasingly challenging economic environment. On top of this, consumer expectations are also changing, meaning corporates must find ways of driving growth and staying competitive on smaller budgets.
In early 2023, UK startup Britishvolt, filed for administration after struggling to raise funds for a major electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in northern England. The episode is classed as another damning blow to the UK’s hopes of building a home-grown battery industry, with the country falling further behind in the global race to build batteries. Here, Roger Brereton, Head of Sales at steering parts manufacturer Pailton Engineering, explores the reasons why startups often struggle to bring vehicles to market.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning adoption is increasing across virtually every industry, but their impact has been particularly notable in the fintech and financial services sector.
Sarah Gilchriest, Chief People Officer of Workforce Learning, the group encompassing QA, Circus Street and Cloud Academy, discusses how more skills training within SMEs could close the productivity gap and boost the economy.
In today’s interconnected world, which is inundated with rapidly developing technology offerings and enhancements, ensuring the workforce has the range of skills needed to both empower them and maximise their impact is crucial.
The brain is the most complex part of the human body. It has 86 billion neurons that allow people to feel, taste, smell, and see. It controls thoughts and memories, interprets emotions, and makes sense of the world around us. And, in cases of extreme emotions or pain, it can even disassociate from a situation as a protective mechanism.
