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Five tips for becoming a B Corp

Recently, private equity firm Future Business Partnership announced it had received the highest B Corp rating of all UK companies. 

Top strategies for startups seeking angel investment in 2024

The contours of today’s startup fundraising landscape are very different from those of the past few years. However, as one of Angel Investment Network’s investors recently pointed out: “The last few years were an abnormality, and we are now returning to normal.”

Legal trends that could affect your business in 2024

While many may share the view that the legal industry is old and traditional, laws and regulations are constantly evolving to adapt to new technologies and practices. Similarly, the changing economic climate challenges us to approach contractual relationships differently to better manage risk and streamline our ability to do business.

Why your small business should resist the WFH groupthink

The debate surrounding flexible working has intensified. We regularly encounter headlines about large corporations’ reinstatement of office-centric policies or critiques that label remote working as detrimental to the economy. This trend can be found across all types of workplaces.

AdTech Trends Shaping the Future of Advertising in 2024

The AdTech industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and regulatory changes. It is the UK’s 16th largest Real-Time Industrial Classification (RTIC) and 4th fastest-growing sector, with a turnover of £73.39 billion.

What defines ‘purpose driven entrepreneurship’?

Robert Gardner is a money expert, entrepreneur, and financial activist on a mission to make money a force for good for people and the plane.

SME expert preempts 5 key events your business should look out for in 2024

As the festive lights fade and the reality of routine kicks back in for many business owners – now’s a good time to think about what 2024 will bring.

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.

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?

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.