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Humans and Machines Make a Great Duo

In 1997, chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov lost the World Chess Championship to IBM’s Deep Blue. He was, in a sense, one of the first to lose a job to AI. Instead of seeing AI as the enemy, Garry wondered: What if humans and AI could team up?

South Korea – a land of opportunity for UK tech?

In this article, Narai Kim, Director of Intralink Korea, highlights the opportunities for tech scaleups in South Korea and how a new government programme can support them.

 

You know your cybersecurity solutions aren’t working, so why are you still using them?

Have you ever jumped out of an aeroplane without a parachute on? Or walked a tightrope without a safety net? Maybe you’ve gone swimming with sharks while slathered in seal blubber?

The dark side of being a digital nomad: Zero access to fairly priced credit

The freedom to work from anywhere has a certain allure that’s hard to resist. As WiFi becomes ubiquitous and remote work more of the norm, the world becomes your office.

Light at the end of the tunnel for businesses and their energy bills

This week has seen contrasting pictures painted about the prospects for the UK economy in 2024. PwC released its annual global CEO survey, which continued on from the feeling at the end of last year about there being a growing sense of optimism among British businesses and bosses.

Navigating High Tax Rates: A Guide to Tax Planning in the UK

Tom Biggs, Associate at Wellers, personal tax planning advisors, discusses three ways that can reduce your tax liability.

Empowering local businesses to thrive in a digital world

Local professionals – from plumbers and electricians to gardeners and hairdressers – have long been the backbone of communities, ensuring essential services are delivered quickly and expertly. But, in an era where customer preferences lean heavily towards convenience, ease and affordability, local businesses need to navigate a challenging landscape.

Top social media trends all startups need to embrace in 2024

With more than 4.95 billion users, the world of social media is constantly changing, and 2024 promises to be yet another transformative year.

Unlocking startup success: the mindset shift missing for New Year’s resolutions

As we enter the new year, our social media feeds are full of the familiar refrain of “new year, new me” or “productivity hacks for your best year yet.”

Overcoming imposter syndrome: empowering female founders to embrace their skills and achievements

Imposter syndrome, a psychological phenomenon characterised by persistent self-doubt and the fear of being exposed as a fraud, affects countless individuals, including many successful women. Michelle Obama, Kim Kardashian, Sheryl Sandberg, Baroness Brady, all have it.

The Key to Selecting Your Business Niche

Choosing the right business to start is a significant decision that can shape your future, both professionally and personally. In this article, we’ll explore some considerations to help you determine what kind of business might be the best fit for you.

Beyond numbers: the crucial role of chemistry in VC-startup relationships

In the intricate world of venture capital, the rapport between investors and entrepreneurs often determines the trajectory of a startup’s journey. This relationship goes beyond financial projections and business models, delving into the realms of mutual understanding, shared values, and compatibility.

Debunking common myths around career choices

Most of the career advice we give people today is flawed. And asking people what career they want to be in is the most fatally flawed question of them all.

The Hybrid Conundrum: How do businesses get it right?

The hybrid model represented a paradigm shift from traditional working environments, combining the conventional office setup with the growing trend of remote work. But, a few years on, what does it now mean for businesses, their operations and, most importantly, their people?

Afference at CES 2024

At CES 2024, Anna Wood from Startups Magazine spoke with Dr Dustin Tyler from Afference, a company at the forefront of spatial computing.

The Importance of Building The Right Partnerships as a High Technology Startup

Building symbiotic partnerships is a crucial aspect of starting a new high-technology business. In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, collaboration and strategic alliances are often the keys to success.

RePG at CES 2024

On Day 3 of CES 2024, Startups Magazine’s Anna Wood met with Hasan from RePG to discuss their innovative method in making renewable energy.

How startups can make their sales more predictable

Predictable sales make life a whole lot easier for any business. But that’s especially true and helpful for startups.

5 top habits of leading CEOs

If you look at any CEO who runs a profitable business, you’ll find someone who has adopted and maintains a clear set of habits all geared towards success. For example, the Harvard Business Review recently reported that all business leaders need to be both consistent and agile at the same time.

It’s Time to Talk about Data Quality in OT Cybersecurity

Facility managers and logistics operators are reaching an operational technology cybersecurity (OT security) tipping point. While the tools they need to properly secure their facilities exist, it remains a challenge across the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and other sectors in line with the NIS2 and other directives.