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At some point in time, all startup founders consider monetisation of their business. Personally, I believe that if there’s an opportunity to monetise from day one, it should be pursued immediately. A startup that earns revenue from the start gains a significant advantage over competitors who are still striving for profitability.

Being able to access data and insights is a non-negotiable in today’s business world. Implementing an efficient, up-to-date IT system is no longer just a tactic to try and gain a competitive advantage; it’s now a hygiene factor when it comes to ensuring day-to-day operations continue to run smoothly.

When starting out in business, it can be really daunting as you always seem to have a million things to do. Whether you’re bootstrapped or you’re backed, it’s likely that you don’t have all the roles you need to make your life easier.

Being communicative, clear and facilitating flexibility are all the markers of a great leader, according to a panel held at London Tech Week on 12 June.

People are at the heart of the technology space and shouldn’t necessarily be viewed as mutually exclusive, was the message imparted by a talk taking place at London Tech Week today (Wednesday, 12 June).

Fostering entrepreneurship and innovation has become paramount for driving growth in the tech sector. At London Tech Week, panellists Dan Burgar, Co-Founder and CEO of The Frontier Collective, Nina Albert, Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, Government of the District of Columbia, and Peter Pernot-Day, Head of Strategic and Corporate Affairs for North America and Europe SHEIN Group, discussed the importance of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation, and how this can be done.

Trust serves as the bedrock upon which our online business interactions are built. It is the invisible thread which moves through social media shares, online transactions, and digital communications, guiding our decisions and shaping our business experiences.

Startups Magazine attended a keynote talk at London Tech Week to learn how AI is actually being used in business and the public sector.

Decoding the Future of Women is a healthtech conference focused on innovation in the women’s health and wellness space. One of the talks at the conference focused on “Mother Earth. The future of food, water, biodiversity and what that means for women’s health.”

In a Q&A at London Tech Week with CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal, Jarek Kutylowski, CEO and Founder of DeepL, shared his perspectives on the transformative impact of AI, particularly within the realm of language translation.

Should you protect your startup with a pre-nup?

When you’re starting up a business, amongst the many things you need to think about are events that could happen in the future, including divorce.

Clive Stanley of Warwickshire-based M&A advisors, Acqius, shares his advice for maximising returns and minimising stress.

Across the UK, businesses are trying to be better corporate citizens for their people, the communities they serve, and the environment. Sustainability is high on the agenda. Many businesses are leading the way – while others are recognising pressure from employees, consumers, customers, partners and industry peers to go green.

It’s impossible to run a successful startup without help. From IT and accounting to branding and marketing, no founder can do it all – and they shouldn’t try to. It’s much better to focus on the core problem you’re solving, outsourcing as many of the wider support functions as you can for as long as you can.

Not too long ago, on-site physical IT infrastructure and traditional software were the only options available to tech-forward companies. As such, many businesses have relied on these legacy systems for decades.

Matt Bird, Co-Founder of Lemon, grew up in Shropshire and attended school in North Wales where his entrepreneurial spirit emerged during his school days – when he started selling CDs.

Data is all around us and if you’re working in a startup, there will be a wealth of responsibilities you will need to manage when it comes to your organisation’s data. The first step, however, is to start by trying to understand the different types of data that you may come across.

Having a strong cybersecurity posture is at the top of most companies’ lists. But for organisations in media and entertainment (M&E), the threat from nefarious actors can be existential.

Imagine a young student from a small town, bursting with potential but faced with the reality of living in a low-opportunity area. This student, despite his ambition, finds the path to top universities and careers littered with barriers. This was my story, and it’s the driving force behind my company, Zero Gravity.

Every business grapples with a diverse range of financial challenges and no company is fully protected from cash flow issues, late invoice payments, and unexpected costs.