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Twenty years on, has tech learnt the lessons from how Facebook handled Eduardo Saverin's defenestration?
Twenty years on, has tech learnt the lessons from how Facebook handled Eduardo Saverin’s defenestration?

Twenty years ago, Eduardo Saverin was ousted from Facebook. The drama that unfolded became the plot of The Social Network, showcasing how Zuckerberg ousted his friend and business partner, Saverin, in an underhand manoeuvre.

Building resilient supply chains: The role of source-to-contract management in mitigating risk

In today’s global economy, along with ever-present geo-political unrest, building a resilient supply chain is not just a strategic advantage, it is a necessity. Besides external risk factors, procurement fraud in the UK cost the private and public sectors £157.8 billion and £50.2 billion respectively.

From likes to leaks: How to safeguard your business’s social media accounts

Social media for business. Crucial asset or Trojan Horse for cybersecurity threats?

COO vs CEO: the differences

In the complex hierarchy of corporate governance, two pivotal roles stand out: the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO). These positions are fundamental to the strategic management and operational efficiency of any major corporation. While they may seem similar to the untrained eye, their responsibilities and focus areas are distinctly different, yet complementary.

Dragons’ Den success stories 2024
Dragons’ Den success stories of 2024

Dragons’ Den serves as a crucial platform for budding entrepreneurs seeking to launch or expand their businesses.

Revolut vs Monzo: features, fees, and user experience

The landscape of digital banking is dominated by innovative players like Revolut and Monzo, each offering unique features and benefits tailored to modern financial needs. This article delves into a detailed comparison of these two fintech giants, highlighting their services, fees, user experience, and security measures.

Boost Startup Success with MT2M Media’s Web Performance Service

An online presence is crucial for any company looking to achieve success, especially for startups that are coming out brand new to this world. Well, establishing a solid digital image and optimising online assets allows you to maximise conversion and development potential.

Top 4 tips for doing business differently this New Tax year

With the calendar having flipped to the 2024/25 tax year, small business owners across the UK are poised to seize new opportunities and tackle challenges. Regardless of whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or a budding business owner, strategic adaptations can significantly enhance your operational efficiency.

Navigating the trade show silly season – A foolproof guide to maximising your investment

Trade shows are exciting events for all companies across all sector calendars. They are like bustling traditional market squares, where sector businesses come together, to highlight the impact they make on the world with the products, solutions, and services they provide.

New business immigration challenges – important tips for startups and SMEs

UK employers face major measures designed to stem a post-pandemic spike in immigration. The rise is largely fuelled by skills gaps, with the biggest immigration increase by far in healthcare visas.

The middle and back office gap plaguing private capital

Aligning compensation with performance and tenure is a top priority of leaders in private capital as the industry enters some sort of new phase with slower deals and reviews of staffing and compensation.

I’m an investment expert – here’s why you should be investing in SMEs

Amid reports that SMEs will receive a further 10% in government funding in 2024, some investors are turning their attention towards their potential, which have proven to be pivotal in both innovation and growth.

Unlocking business resilience through diversification

Recently, Superdry announced a massive restructuring project which will see the company implement a range of cost-cutting measures, including delisting from the London Stock Exchange.

Your startup’s guide to product success: the journey from Proof-of-Concept to production

For startups and entrepreneurs, turning a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) into a marketable product is a complex undertaking requiring technical refinement, business model alignment, and access to capital. A PoC demonstrates an idea’s core feasibility, but lacks optimisation essential for manufacturing, distribution, and support at scale.

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.

Cyber Security: The Importance of Creating Trustable Devices for IoT Applications

The next article in this series of Technology Briefings for entrepreneurs, we show how technology startups can deploy secure IoT devices by carefully considering cyber security at the early stage of the design process, protecting devices and networks by design.

AV for startups and SMEs

As we approach ISE 2024, we aim to underscore the significance of audiovisual (AV) technology for SMEs and startups, as well as the shifts that have influenced the industry since the onset of COVID. Previously exclusive to large organisations and specialists, AV technology is now indispensable for many growing businesses.

Pitfalls to Avoid When Setting Your Business Purpose

The key task of a leader is to articulate purpose and ambition in a way that speaks effectively to others, building commitment, motivation and action. Every individual you lead needs to feel included and be crystal clear on their contribution to achieving the purpose and goals that have been set.