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How to work with influencers in 2024 – insider tips by a social media expert

Over the last decade, how brands have approached working with influencers has dramatically evolved from tentative experimentation to becoming an integral part of their marketing budget and strategy.

Japan: an open door for UK tech pioneers

The UK’s relationship with Japan continues to grow stronger, as the two island nations’ governments join forces in crucial areas of innovation and economic development, encouraging their businesses to work closely together for mutual benefit.

Navigating the transition: how startups can embrace 3D printed plastic prototypes and beyond

In the ever-evolving landscape of startup manufacturing, transitioning from concept to production requires astute decision-making and adaptability. 3D printing has proven invaluable for prototyping plastic parts, offering rapid iteration, design flexibility, and a tooling-free process.

Empowering Startup Leaders: Eliminate Excuses, Embrace Action, and Achieve Goals

In the fast-paced landscape of entrepreneurship, where competition is fierce and success is hard-won, startup leaders must heed a crucial call: it’s time to discard the façade and embrace the unvarnished truths essential for thriving in this demanding arena.

How threat intelligence can improve vulnerability management outcomes

It might surprise you to know that more than 70 new vulnerabilities are published every day. And despite their risk-reducing value in helping SOC teams address these, vulnerability management solutions have drawbacks.

Unleashing the Potential of Backend Development: Expert Services for Driving Success

At the heart of every robust software application lies a well-structured backend. It’s the engine room where the magic happens, unseen by users but essential to the functionality of the app.

Human risk management automation in cybersecurity can help beat burnout

Cyber criminals are relentlessly exploiting new technologies to improve their chances of success. As such, security professionals are feeling the pressure of keeping watch against these threats and trying to stay a step ahead of these criminals.

11 Reasons why Spring is the best time to start your business
11 Reasons why Spring is the best time to start your business

The Aldermore Future Attitudes study revealed UK small businesses launched in spring tend to do better than companies created during other seasons. So, should budding entrepreneurs be gearing up to launch now? What are the advantages for new business owners and why?

Ease the load: Five ways AI can assist your startup

Only 29% of startups have adopted AI in their operations, citing lack of expertise as their main reason for not doing so. However, harnessing AI effectively can significantly alleviate stress for business owners, with a recent AIPRM survey revealing that one in eight US businesses have saved between $1000 and $5000 by replacing simple tasks with AI.

Startups and Higher Education: Forging New Paths to Innovation and Collaboration

In the dynamic innovation landscape, startups and higher education institutions increasingly recognise the value of collaboration.

Why Sustainability Should Be A Focus For Modern Startups

59% of larger organisations state that sustainability is their top priority over the next five years, while only 49% of startups said the same.

Registering a Company VS Registering a Trademark

So, what is the difference between registering a Company and registering a Trademark? This process might often be confusing or misunderstood. Let’s dive in to learn the difference…

The art of nurturing customer intimacy in a tech era

Digital transactions have the potential to easily eclipse human connections if left unchecked. The concept of ‘customer intimacy’ takes on new significance in modern business, where digital trends are the standard.

Could 2024 be the best year yet for climate tech startups in the UK?

The latter part of 2023 saw UK’s climate tech startups raise all time high levels of VC investment. In 2023, climate tech made up 23% of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into London – twice the amount of 2022.

In 2024, cutting edge tech will make-or-break workplace culture

2024 is a year that demarcates some significant anniversaries in the world of technology. 40 years ago, in 1984, Michael Dell founded Dell Technologies as a college student with 1,000 dollars in his bank account. And today, the company is valued at 102 billion dollars, with a philosophy of innovation and risk-taking still driving forwards much of its approach to product development.

Five ways to stand out in front of investors

With more than five million small businesses estimated to be operating in the UK, standing out from the crowd has never been more important.

From startup to scaleup: unlocking the potential of digital freight forwarding

Shipping products efficiently can be a major pain when you’re starting a business, and these problems only intensify as order volumes increase and you have more customer demands to meet.

Five Essential Skills of a Leader in the Digital Age

Vitaly Gerko outlines the key skills modern leaders need for success and how to incorporate them into their everyday lives.

A-Z of becoming a B Corp: The journey to certification as a scaleup

Fresh off the back of B Corp month 2024, at Kontor we’re thrilled to achieve B Corp certification ourselves, a milestone which prompts us to share our journey, particularly for the benefit of other startups and scaleups aiming for the same.

Why SMEs shouldn’t fear HMRC’s new mandate around side hustles

Leanne Rothwell, CEO of Not On The High Street, gives her view on why small businesses should not fear HMRC’s ‘new’ mandates around side hustles and explains the advantages of joining a digital retail platform to scale your business.