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8 ways to manage the stress of being a leader
8 ways to manage the stress of being a leader

Sometimes, fear and anxiety can overwhelm us when we have to be a leader. Being a leader requires the ability to lead people so that you can have a profitable business. This can sometimes be scary and stressful.

The advantages and disadvantages of raising funds in US Dollars for startups

For the majority of startups, raising funds is an important step towards growth and success. In today’s world, it is difficult to compete with large corporations without solid funding to rely on.

Success without stress: How simple goal-setting can support startups through challenging times

When it comes to running a business, protecting your wellbeing can too often fall so far down the list of priorities that you never get to it. The overwhelming demand on your time, particularly in high pressure points such as the New Tax Year, can be all encompassing.

Beating scaleup stress: how to stay confident as your startup grows

While launching a startup can be incredibly exciting, the initial stages of growth can also be stressful and high-pressured. Over time – after raising your first investment, for example, or onboarding those crucial first customers – you begin to feel more confident in your role as founder.

How digital nomad visas can help your startup access global talent

Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to leave behind the conventional 9-5 office life and embark on a journey around the world while still managing to get their work done?

Get the money ready – I’ve got an idea

Many of those thinking about their own startup is afraid to tell anyone about it, reasoning this by the fact that a “million dollar” idea could be “borrowed” by others. In fact, I can reassure you, as most teams capable of implementing a startup idea have a lot to do already (because they have their own startups and their own business), they don’t have time to implement someone else’s borrowed idea. Big companies, on the other hand, would rather become your partners than steal an idea. After all, an idea by itself is worthless.

Three principles to ensure you are maximising the network and team around you

A good network and team are essential for any form of career success, and building a Personal Board is one way to ensure you are maximising the potential of your connections.

Business Without Blood Sports: House of Parliament

Yesterday I attended the launch of the “Business Without Blood Sports” event, by leading animal welfare charity, The League Against Cruel Sports, at the historic House of Parliament. I found out the hard way that you’re not allowed to take pictures of every pretty thing you see in this magnificent building.

How to build a unicorn in the post-pandemic inflationary world

The global boom in startup valuations has abruptly stopped, with a dramatic drop in the number of new tech unicorns created, multiple failed initial public offerings, lower valuations, job cuts and startup bankruptcies.

Roll on summer: The no mess suncream applicator teaching sun safety to children

With warmer weather on the way, parents across the UK will be thinking about how to keep their children safe in the sun. Enter: Solar Buddies – the world’s first child-friendly suncream applicator.

The product, created by Welsh mums Kelli and Laura, recently gained a huge new audience when it was successfully pitched in the Dragons’ Den. Here, we learn more about the idea and how the pair found success and bumps along the road.  

Eight seconds to explain why prospects should buy what you’re selling

Your startup’s value proposition is like its heartbeat. If it’s not clear and consistent, you risk an uncertain future.

Imagery training could give esport athletes a competitive edge

Esport athletes can use mental imaging techniques to enhance performance and achieve optimal mental and emotional states while competing.

What will replace my FTTC connection?

Fibre to the cabinet (FTTC) has been a common way of accessing connectivity for some time. Across Britain, we’ve all seen the green metal cabinets dotted around our streets.

Why cloud calling needs a touch of AI

According to Salesforce, simple tasks like data entry and paperwork once took up so many hours that sales teams only spent one third of their time actually making sales.

Providing access to cost-saving tools and resources
This article is part 1 of 4 in the series Keeping it in the startup community

In the first of a four-part series, Startups Magazine has teamed up with Sam Perry, Founder of Ensemble, to look at how startups can leverage each other to survive the current challenges in the European startup funding arena. Hector Mason, General Partner at Episode 1, Co-Founder of Focal, Co-Host of Riding Unicorns and Jon Butterfield, Head of Platform at Speedinvest also comment.

University of Cambridge green startups leading the way

Over 750,000 startups were registered in the UK between March 2021 and March 2022. Although that’s a 7% drop from the previous year, it was the second-highest on record. In simple terms? More than one company was created per minute in the last two tax years.

Laylo: from a chance text message to everywoman ‘brand of the future’

Laura Riches, Co-Founder of Laylo, remembers the first time she thought about boxed wine in a professional context.

UK companies struggle to find success in US capital markets

The allure of deeper capital markets in New York has led many UK companies to consider transferring their primary listings to Wall Street.

How to overcome imposter syndrome and take a leap into a tech leadership role

It’s important to celebrate the amazing progress and achievements of women, but also draw our attention to the barriers facing women in both their personal and professional lives – such as imposter syndrome. However, it’s not just today that we acknowledge these struggles, and we must work every day to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for all women.

The best YouTube video marketing software for startups

YouTube is the second-largest search engine after Google and has over 2.6 billion monthly active users. It is, therefore, essential for startups to create engaging videos for the platform to increase their brand’s visibility, reach the right audience, and deliver value through their content. 

In this article, let’s look at the YouTube video marketing software for startups that can help you do just that.