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The pivotal role of Chief Data Officer in a startup (and what to do without one)

Across the globe, there has been a rise in a relatively new C-suite role of Chief Data Officer (CDO).   Organisations have become more aware of the opportunities that data presents and are keen to invest heavily in it to help drive innovation and competitive advantage.

Coverage Compass: Finding Your Way Through the Maze of Life Insurance Options

Navigating the world of life insurance can feel like traversing a maze, with countless options and complexities to consider.

Navigating Startup Legality: How Entrepreneurs Kickstart Ventures with LLC Formation

Launching a new business venture can be incredibly exciting. It’s also fairly risky. Startup companies expose you to litigation and loss, making it necessary to implement some legal safeguards.

Exiting your business: part two – three tax efficient exit strategies for entrepreneurs
This article is part 2 of 3 in the series Exiting your Business

As an entrepreneur, one of the most critical decisions you’ll face is how to exit your business in a tax-efficient manner, a decision you ideally need to have made before you launch your business, to ensure you find the best solution in support of your long-term financial goals, and in alignment with your definition of success.

Upstream Festival represents everything great about Rotterdam’s startup ecosystem
Upstream Festival represents everything great about Rotterdam’s startup ecosystem

Funding opportunities, local initiatives and a welcoming community: Why Rotterdam is a prime location for international innovators like maxwell+spark.

Five things you need to know to successfully scale up your business

Whether you’re already running a business or just sketching out your blueprint, how you scale up your venture is probably on your mind.

How do you streamline your presentation’s message?

Starting with the end in mind is key to developing a coherent presentation. And as clever as you are (you must be – you’re reading this article), it isn’t easy for anyone to hold multiple complex objectives in their head as they create content. That’s why your presentation needs a single, simple aim.

Tax planning: what you need to know

Tom Biggs, Partner at Wellers, a firm of small business accountants, discusses the tax changes you need to know to efficiently plan for your next tax return.

The secret to SMB sustainability? Customer centricity

We all know the value of a great customer experience (CX). When a brand consistently offers us convenience, friendliness, and importantly humanity, we’re likely to buy more, be more loyal, or share a recommendation with friends.

Exiting your business: Part One – Begin with the End in Mind
This article is part 1 of 3 in the series Exiting your Business

In the exhilarating world of entrepreneurship, the focus is often on the journey, the hustle, and the grind. The idea of having an exit strategy can sometimes feel like an admission of defeat or a concession that the grand vision might not pan out as expected.

How to start a business without ‘friends and family funding’

Building a startup is a huge undertaking, and one of the first steps and biggest challenges is securing funding.

97% of highest paying IT jobs now require AI skills
97% of highest paying IT jobs now require AI skills

AI roles now dominate the highest-paying IT positions in the UK, with 97% of IT jobs paying over £100,000 now listing AI skills as a core requirement, according to research by Thomson Reuters, a global content and technology company.

Navigating Critical Change: Mind the Challenger Gap
This article is part 2 of 10 in the series Navigating Critical Change

I was reading something recently about semantic satiation, a term for when a word or phrase is repeated so often it loses all sense of meaning.

Burnout burdens should be shared

Mental health is on the agenda this month. For founders though it is a concern every day of the month, including at weekends.

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.

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.

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?