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Unraveling the misdiagnosis: Overlapping symptoms of ADHD and dissociation

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Dissociation are two complex conditions that can significantly impact an individual’s daily life. While they have distinct origins and characteristics, there are remarkable similarities between the symptoms of these disorders, leading to frequent misdiagnoses and confusion.

Onboarding Remote employees successfully

As more companies embrace remote work, onboarding new employees in a fully remote company has become a critical process. According to a Gallup poll, only 12% of employees think their companies excel at onboarding new hires.

The importance of lifelong learning for startup founders

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, the role of a startup founder is both exhilarating and demanding. The Business Employment Dynamics report by the US Bureau of Labour indicates that 20% of startups shut down in the first year.

7 ways conversational AI can transform customer experience in insurance industry

The pandemic hit many industries in very different ways and insurance is among them. On one hand, COVID-19 brought excessive deaths among policyholders causing claims to reach a staggering $5.5 billion in the first nine months of 2021. On the other hand, insurers jumped in on the digitisation race: the 2020 KPMG CEO Outlook surveyed insurance executives and 85% stated that due to the pandemic, they invested more effort to create a seamless digital customer experience.

How businesses can benefit from using ChatGPT

With all the ChatGPT talks that have been going around for months now, the Conversational AI industry has experienced a rise of interest from companies and investors alike.

How can the recruitment sector use AI to its advantage?

In its exponential rise, artificial intelligence has already proven it can streamline business processes, improve operational efficiencies, and help cut costs. In fact, 68% of large companies have already adopted at least one AI application, followed by 34% of medium sized companies and 15% of SMEs.

Getting Investors – Angels & Crowdfunding
This article is part 5 of 9 in the series Getting funding to scale in 2023

Having decided to scale your business and having concluded that the only way to make that happen in a meaningful way is to raise equity funding, there are then some very obvious next questions.  This would include how much exactly do you need to raise and at what valuation, and where is the best place to raise the investment?

How can startups create a workplace that puts mental health first?

Working for a startup can be a very exciting experience. There are so many rewards to being surrounded by motivated, innovative, and creative individuals, but working for a startup can also introduce a number of challenges …  particularly for employees focused on building their professional portfolios and advancing in their careers.

Google Analytics 4 update! Workarounds and tips

With Universal Analytics being completely replaced by Google Analytics 4 (GA4) on the 1st of July 2023, time is running out to make the transition before being thrown in the deep end. Many, like us, have made the switch to GA4 already and are noticing the various mini updates happening ahead of the deadline.

What is at the core of a successful business model? Innovation and agility

In business, entrepreneurs are often presented with a common misconception, the notion that the key to success is simply a strong idea and a high-quality product. While these certainly remain highly important, consumer values and expectations are evolving. The market is shifting, and when faced with historic levels of competition, it is vital that businesses reassess their approach and focus on evolution to stay ahead of the competition.

Expert tips to building a passion-led startup on your terms

As a seven figure entrepreneur, I am passionate about paying it forward for other entrepreneurs… sharing my own story and expertise advice on how to build a passion-led startup on your own terms.

“I was bullied by my manager for being gay!”

Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community, I know first-hand the unique pressures and challenges that being LGBTQIA+ in the workplace can bring. This is why I am now so dedicated to creating psychologically safe workplaces.

5 marketing mistakes startups make and how to avoid them

Marketing is essential for any startup that wants to reach and attract customers, build awareness and reputation, and generate sales and revenue. However, marketing can also be challenging and costly, especially for startups that have limited resources and experience.

How to strengthen wellbeing support for Mental Health Awareness Week

The cost of living crisis – in addition to the uncertainty of the last few years – has had a significant impact on employees’ financial, mental and emotional wellbeing that’s affecting both their professional and personal lives. 57% of UK employees say that the cost of living crisis is negatively impacting their work and over two in five frequently experience burnout.

Key questions to ask in your first week of a new leadership role

When starting a new role such as a director or managing director, or even a departmental manager, it is fundamentally important for future success in the role and for the company, that you quickly understand the people and learn their views and perceptions.

Why everyone should develop an entrepreneurial mindset

More companies than ever expect – and even demand – that employees adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. A close look at current job descriptions reflects this trend: About half of all ads for jobs emphasise that applicants demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset. The pandemic likely intensified this trend. Samantha Dewalt, Managing Director of the Lehigh@NasdaqCenter, and Anh Dinh, Research Fellow at Lehigh@NasdaqCenter and Head of Accreditation at the University of Hohenheim, discuss what an entrepreneurial mindset is, and how to put it into action.

Managing your first product in the marketplace, and preparing the next

It’s very likely you’ll have ideas about new features that you want to add in the next-generation product. These will probably have started forming during the previous development cycle, but – being the self-disciplined entrepreneur you are – you will have resisted the temptation to make changes that could hold up your project and risk delaying market entry.

Revolutionising the landscape industry: the role of tech startups

Revolutionising the landscape industry requires embracing cutting-edge technologies that optimise processes, enhance creativity, and foster seamless collaboration. Tech startups are doing just that, transforming the sector into an environmentally-aware one that understands and exceeds current client expectations.

Connecting ATO and transaction fraud dots: bots are they key

A wave of credential stuffing, with no attempt to use the accounts. A pause. The accounts are accessed but not leveraged. A pause. Then, a flood of transaction fraud, using either the taken-over accounts or new ones set up with similar personal information. 

The catch: The stages of this process may occur days or weeks apart. And they may not all take place on the same websites.  

The way we buy products and live shopping are here to stay

In today’s digital age, the convergence of e-commerce and live-streaming technology has given birth to a new phenomenon: live e-commerce. This innovative approach to online shopping allows businesses to engage with customers in real-time, providing interactive experiences and seamless purchasing opportunities.