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The legal world: resistant to change, in need of innovation

The world of law has always seemed impenetrable to the uninitiated. In Charles Dickens’ Bleak House from 1852, characters are entangled in an inheritance dispute spanning several generations.

Women and the metaverse: building a world that represents us

Since the news broke that Meta Platforms Inc (formerly known as Facebook) will be leading the work on the metaverse, I often get asked what will happen if this new virtual realm looks like Meta itself, the tech industry, or even the broader professional world, in terms of female representation.

How to reignite the spark in employee engagement

It’s been a tricky year for business management. From pandemic fatigue to workplace burnout, startups of various sizes are faced with a similar challenge – to rethink and reignite employee engagement. Some might approach this as a one-off event – like a holiday bonus. But leaders in their fields know that it demands a long-term approach. It’s an opportunity to start listening to the needs of your team members and committing to ongoing adjustments.

How to thrive as a creator in the passion economy

When you are doing something really well, people immediately think it’s easy. A pro-golfer nailing that hole-in-one, a dancer seemingly suspended in the air – real excellence looks effortless.

Reduce customer churn by focusing on net dollar retention

If you’re serious about tackling B2B customer churn, there are several things you can do. One key strategy is to focus on building more revenue with your existing customer base. Before we go into that, it’s important to note that a state of zero churn is nearly impossible to achieve. It’s going to happen at some point.

6 ways to enhance your startup’s security

If you have a startup located in popular cities, investing in security enhancements is wise. Places abundant with new businesses are witnessing a rise in crime, from night time raids to property damage.

Digital skills bootcamps can help fill the worrying skills gap

Demand for digital skills is rapidly growing as businesses in every sector find new innovative ways to use technology to their advantage. However, mounting evidence shows that sufficient job requirements are not being met to effectively bolster the number of workers in the rising digital economy. 

Hybrid work is so last year: what 2022 has in store for workplace trends

For many businesses, the days of going into the office five days a week are over for good. Numerous studies have shown that those able to work from home are just as productive, if not more so, than in-person workers.

How following your curiosity can lead the way to startup success
How following your curiosity can lead the way to startup success

Many business owners and entrepreneurs are likely to cite their parents as the inspirational force behind their career path, but for myself and Mirthy Co-Founder Dhruv Haria, it was a specific and pivotal point in our parents’ lives that provided the inspiration for the business – retirement.

Impact of metaverse on startup companies and human life

In this great universe, everything lasts for a certain period. It is especially true for the technology world as change happens there fast. The latest terminology metaverse, a new level technology, is the addition in that list that would connect our real life with the virtual world. Though metaverse doesn’t exist yet, it will be a changed reality soon.

Changing the world of pensions and personal finance: a Q&A with Chieu Cao

Startups Magazine caught up with Chieu Cao, CEO of Mintago. Mintago is dedicated to changing the world of pensions and personal finance for both employers and employees.

Yet another cyber security concern for ecommerce startups

Startups looks at a cyber security concern that faces ecommerce startups and major online shops alike: Magecart attacks.

The student-led startup set to revolutionise women’s safety

Two thirds of 16 to 35-year-olds stated they have experienced one form of harassment over a 12-month period. Similarly, one in two women stated they feel unsafe walking alone after dark in a public place. It is no wonder that from a young age, ways to ensure my safety were drilled into me.

5 questions founders need to answer before raising funds in 2022

Raising funds for your startup can be challenging at the best of times. Throw a pandemic into the mix and you’re faced with an even bigger mountain to climb.

How startups can make the most of freelance talent

Startups begin with a great idea, but it’s the people behind that idea that make sure a business gets off the ground in the first place.

What does the leader of the future look like?

To understand the how the role of leadership has changed in modern society, you need to look at how our perceptions of ‘the job’ has evolved. 

Is Ethereum 2.0 Better Than Bitcoin, and When Will It Overtake it?

With the rise in popularity of cryptocurrency, many people are becoming more and more interested in this brand new form of investing and money-making. Since 2009, when bitcoin was first released to the public, cryptocurrencies have completely shaken up the world of finance, and have now become a mainstream form of investment. What once was a part of underground internet culture, has in recent years become something that the people we meet in everyday life discuss and are interested in. But, just what is cryptocurrency?

What can we expect in the edtech industry in 2022?

We spoke to Rahim Hirji, UK Country Manager of leading online learning platform and app, Quizlet, who reflected on education in 2021, looked forward to 2022, and offered expert insight into the future of the education sector.

5 timeless lead nurturing tactics for ecommerce business owners

A lot goes into running a successful ecommerce business. And with the rapid adoption of online shopping, the ecommerce market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16% during 2021-2026.

Racing Technology To Drive the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

Automotive technology at CES has grown so much over the years that for 2022, the show devoted the entirety of its new Las Vegas Convention Centre West Hall to what is now widely recognised – if it were a stand-alone event – as one of the largest auto shows in the world. At the recently concluded celebration of technological innovation, show attendees witnessed the launch – or the visionary introductions – of such features as the color-changing BMW iX Flow, Cadillac’s InnerSpace automotive theatre (for when self-driving cars become a reality), LG’s Omnipod ‘office in a car’ and more.