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When did we get so bad at making business decisions?
When did we get so bad at making business decisions?

Today, decisions are everywhere. Europe has more than 30 million companies with over 150 million…

Why every business startup needs a CRM from day one
Why every business startup needs a CRM from day one

Most startups do not fail because the idea is bad. They fail because things get…

How healthcare startups can navigate HIPAA and compliance challenges
How healthcare startups can navigate HIPAA and compliance challenges

Startups in healthcare are transforming the way care is provided, administered and followed. Starting with…

How startups can avoid the vendor sprawl problem
How startups can avoid the vendor sprawl problem

No one will ever say that startups have it easy. But they do have a…

Small businesses taking on the world
Small businesses taking on the world

UK SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises) are the backbone of the economy, driving innovation, creating…

Why startups need to focus on human-centred growth
Why startups need to focus on human-centred growth

Starting a new business is hard. There’s so much to do, focus on, manage, that…

What 2025 taught us about AI in Britain and what comes next
What 2025 taught us about AI in Britain and what comes next

A year ago, every pitch deck I saw led with ‘AI-first.’ By autumn 2025, the…

Top 10 European events you must attend
Top 10 European events you must attend

As 2025 comes to an end, we thought we’d look at the many European events…

Why data skills are the backbone of AI success
Why data skills are the backbone of AI success

As organisations race to adopt AI, the importance of data skills is often overlooked despite…

Startup Magazine’s recommended reading list for 2026
Startups Magazine’s recommended reading list for 2026

For founders, entrepreneurs, and small business leaders, staying ahead requires more than just a good…

What does a SpaceX IPO mean for spacetech startups?
What does a SpaceX IPO mean for spacetech startups?

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is said to be preparing for an initial public offering that would…

Why most AI startups won’t have defensible IP by 2026
Why most AI startups won’t have defensible IP by 2026

As the generative AI boom settles into a harsher market reality, a different question is…

Why data rooms became standard in legal practice
Why data rooms became standard in legal practice

Law firms today handle larger volumes of digital information than ever before. Client data, contracts,…

How UK startups can grow in the US without losing their UK identity
How UK startups can grow in the US without losing their UK identity

The UK is now regarded as a global leader in innovation, offering one of the…

Facial recognition is at a crossroads: trust and privacy are key to its progress
Facial recognition is at a crossroads: trust and privacy are key to its progress

The past month has offered a telling snapshot of where facial recognition technology (FRT) finds…

The startup CFO mindset: optimism meets risk awareness
The startup CFO mindset: optimism meets risk awareness
This article is part 4 of 4 in the series Beyond The Numbers

If you talk to seasoned CFOs right now, you’ll more than likely hear the same…

How to run a startup (without the unicorn delusion)

When people talk about startup success, they usually mean billion-dollar valuations, viral growth, or a…

How to restructure for the new AI-enabled professional
How to restructure for the new AI-enabled professional

The org chart as we know it is obsolete. We’ve entered an era where creativity, code, and content are no longer separate skills, they’re part of the same toolkit.

Why scaling without a succession plan is a ticking time bomb
Why scaling without a succession plan is a ticking time bomb

With the news that Tim Cook will step down as CEO of Apple, the debate about choosing a successor has sparked a wave of opinions. Whether you are running a Fortune 500 company or leading a team of 50, the core principles of succession planning stay the same. Yet many founders never think about it until they have to, or the idea feels too overwhelming to tackle. I have broken down how to approach this in a practical way, how to ensure a smooth transition, and why putting values at the centre of the decision will always set you up for long term success.

Executing expansion with the right people and processes
Executing expansion with the right people and processes
This article is part 1 of 2 in the series Going Global

Even with the right timing and planning, expansion can fail without disciplined execution. Entering a new market isn’t about opening an office and hoping for the best. It’s about legal preparation, founder-led leadership, carefully chosen hires, smart partner choices, and a tailored GTM war plan.