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Leveling up female founders across the regions

As most of us are all too aware, female-led companies are shockingly under-represented in the world of investment and at every stage of their growth development.

A guide to effective maintenance planning and scheduling

Have you ever heard of making plans and schedules for maintenance? It might sound like a challenging idea, but it’s pretty easy.

Elon Musk urges AI production to halt due to potential threat to humanity

Less than 24 hours ago, Elon Musk, along with many other key figures in the tech world, have beseeched AI developers to cease production out of fears over the potential threat to humanity.

‘I’m often the oldest guy in the room. That’s not a problem’

Diverse workforces bring many benefits but age is an asset travel and technology industries often overlook.

Mindset, skills, collaboration: achieving gender parity in tech

“I never felt different from my male colleagues until I got pregnant. When I went on maternity leave, I felt guilty about not contributing to my former business’s targets – and coming back to work was even worse. It made me feel angry for being a woman,” shared one of Sweep’s employees at our gender parity workshop on International Women’s Day. 

Digital-first strategies can improve operational efficiency – here’s how

It’s no secret that embracing digital is essential for businesses that want to stay relevant and competitive. That’s why, by 2021, 89% of all companies had already adopted a digital-first business strategy or planned to do so.

From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: My mission to fix Workplace Morale

For decades, we’ve imagined a future where artificial intelligence gives everyone superpowers. Now it’s finally here, it’s up to us to figure out how to use it for good.

What building and exiting a multi-million pound business taught me about entrepreneurship (and life)

I’ve always been a hustler. I was an ambitious teenager full of dreams and initiative, and I always knew I was destined for more than just school, an office job, a promotion, a mortgage and two holidays a year.

The ecosystem and the mass market: NXP’s symbiotic relationship with startups

Sam Holland spoke to Mohamed Chemloul, VP Customer Application Support at NXP Semi Conductors about NXP’s events, programmes, and other commitments to both engage with and learn from startups and other small businesses and customers.

How coaching can help founders survive and thrive in 2023

Founders don’t need me to tell them they’re in the midst of a difficult operating environment. Global venture funding slumped 35% in 2022. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, US-China tensions, the pandemic, and associated global supply and energy crises, underpin a difficult macroeconomic setting for business.

What basic employee benefits should you offer as a startup?

Starting a new business can be a daunting experience. There are plenty of things that can go wrong, and it can feel risky to step out in faith.

How startups can grow in an ethical, responsible and sustainable way

The climate crisis is a serious concern for most of us. According to the ONS (Office for National Statistics) three in four adults (74%) report feeling very or somewhat concerned about climate change.

THREE THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP YOUR BUSINESS NAVIGATE THESE HARD TIMES

The last couple of months have been some of the hardest for the small business owners and entrepreneurs I work with.

How to ensure your company lives it values and retains talent

Almost three years since the first Covid restrictions were introduced in the UK, the impact of those unprecedented days on businesses, workers and the workplace continues to play out, even as new economic turmoil has emerged.

Business Revival Series: Gabrielle Ramsay-Smith on ‘Mega Trends’

Last week, the business revival series took place on March 21-22 at the Excel Centre in London. Safe to say, Startups Magazine has spent a lot of time at the Excel Centre over the last few weeks!

Bobby Idogho: The founder and entrepreneur designing and building market-leading customer-centric digital products

Bobby (Oshobugie) Idogho is the Co-Founder and CEO of digital transformation specialist Radically Digital. Nigerian-born, he moved to Ireland at the age of seven. After school, he graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a degree in Management Science and Information Systems Studies.

Three Must-Follow Tips for Building a Gaming Startup

The gaming industry is huge, with products that range from big-budget console titles to app-based games and even online casino titles.

Five common mistakes for leaders supporting women’s health at work

With the recent rejection of the menopause bill by the UK parliament, a discussion into women’s health in the workplace has opened up on a larger scale than ever before.

How can I make my small business cyber-secure?

Apple rolled out an update to its iOS 16 to fix two major security flaws in February, urging users to upgrade now to avoid cyber threats. It’s not the first time the tech giant has issued security warnings this year, with owners of older Apple models also being urged to upgrade their settings. With hybrid working here to stay, many teams are using their personal devices for work. But what does this mean for business security?

How to Take a Local Business Global

The aim of most startups is to achieve success locally, nationally and, finally, internationally.