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Soumya Dinesh is the managing director of Atula Technologies. The Buckinghamshire-based business provides bespoke software solutions to SMEs. Soumya discusses the advantages of investing in bespoke software with the aim of tenanting it out to other companies.

When a startup grows, the way that data is handled needs to evolve with it. At the beginning, when just starting to build the business, it is easy to set data responsibilities aside, however, the responsibilities will grow as the business develops and someone will need to be in charge of this.

It was a cold and stormy night, in the economic climate, and all those entrepreneurs sat in small houses with big dreams were debating whether or not this was a good time for them to START their business.

The demanding modern job market often sees startups facing big companies. As a new business will have fewer resources and less reputation, how does it stand out? One way is to create a challenger brand that challenges the status quo in the contemporary market. Below is how startups can create a brand and compete with established companies.

Have you ever thought about how something as simple as a conversation could be an opening in your life? I’ve seen it time and time again in my work coaching leaders, and in my own life… how talking with someone can be the catalyst for life cascading down a different, more exciting path than if we’d stayed silent.

The European automotive industry is facing a slowdown, with sales dropping nearly 19% last year and early-stage funding for automotive startups plummeting from $12.2 billion in 2021 to $3.7 billion in 2023. This has led to many OEMs struggling and startups shutting down.

19 July 2024, a date for the ages, when millions of computers worldwide were disrupted by the infamous ‘blue screen of death’ following a faulty software update from CrowdStrike.

As a founder, you’re always on the hunt for information – whether it’s understanding a new market, finding ways to outsmart competitors, or figuring out how to get your content to rank higher on Google.

As business owners, we navigate significant challenges, such as limited access to funding and the need to balance personal responsibilities with professional aspirations.

As the founder of HouseMyPet.com, my path to success has been both challenging and rewarding. On Women’s Equality Day, I want to share my story – a journey marked by resilience, determination, and the quest for equality in a business world that can sometimes be unkind to women.

I started my journey in the telecoms space with a degree in Electronic Engineering – one that I still refer to today, as a CEO, sharing my experience with those around me. As one of five women on the course, it set out the course for the journey I was to embark on.

If you’re serious about the success of your startup, there’s no time to waste on things that don’t move the needle. Your product needs to deliver value, and it needs to do so by putting users front and centre. It’s not just about making things look good – it’s about creating a web app that solves real problems intuitively and keeps your users coming back for more.

It’s clear there’s a robust entrepreneurial spirit among the British population – official statistics reveal a steady rise in new business registrations in the UK.

With the conclusion of the Summer in Olympics in Paris, we’re reminded of the dedication and teamwork that define elite performance. According to a recent YouGov report, 48% of Olympic followers are drawn by the athletic feats and performances, while 42% tune in to support their country’s athletes and feel a sense of national pride. These insights offer valuable lessons for the business world, where leaders can draw inspiration from Olympic principles of leadership and teamwork.

Assessing the UK’s technology ecosystem – deeptech shines clearly as a bright spot. Owing to a network of historic and world-leading universities, the UK has a longstanding R&D tradition that’s spawned regional startups at the forefront of new tech innovation that ‘deeptech’ consists of.

For many startup founders, there is a cherished figure in mind that they aspire to see in their business market capitalisation. In order to achieve it, the founder must understand how to evaluate their company and what actions the startup needs to take on an annual basis. Properly calculating company value helps not only during its sale, purchase or investment attraction but also to determine its current capabilities and create a growth strategy.

Regulation plays a critical role in shaping the fintech landscape. From Consumer Duty and FCA annual risk reporting to APP fraud, the tectonic plates of the sector are shifting and whether you consider these regulations as benefiting or hindering the industry, businesses are struggling to keep up. 

Navigating the financial challenges of a startup can be daunting, particularly in today’s uncertain business environment. With England and Wales recording the second-highest number of company insolvencies this summer since 2009, the stakes are high for entrepreneurs, who work tirelessly to build momentum while carefully managing their investment.

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is one of six tourists missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Italy.

Entrepreneurship can be a challenging and often lonely journey. Recently, solo founders have been speaking out about the loneliness they have felt while going it alone, and mentorship can be a great step in helping founders overcome this loneliness.