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Exploring ‘death tech’ and its advantages with Mike Davis, Founder of My Probate Partner

In this Q&A, Mike Davis, Founder of My Probate Partner, discusses Deathtech, his business, My Probate Partner, and the the role technology has played in handling probate cases.

Economic forecasts and recession planning for business leaders

Recession forecasts have dominated headlines recently, following falls in house prices and factory output across the UK. These headlines can be worrying for business leaders and staff members alike — so it’s important that we prepare our teams for these turbulent times.

The Cleaning Industry Gets a Boost from AI and AR

A hygienically clean environment is what everyone wants, which is why cleaning services are an important and yet often underestimated service in our society. It ensures wellbeing, health, and safety in various areas such as hospitals, hotels, restaurants, offices, schools, etc. However, cleaning is also a complex and demanding service, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent and defend against future pandemics.

How embedded banking can empower SMEs

In today’s dynamic business landscape, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are the unsung heroes driving economic growth and innovation. Yet, these agile entities often face notable challenges, from accessing finance to streamlining operations. Enter embedded banking, a revolutionary concept poised to empower SMEs like never before.

What’s normal anyway? The value of neurodiversity in the workplace

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving business landscape, diversity has taken centre stage. Companies worldwide are continuously recognising the value of diversity in fostering innovation, improving problem-solving, and driving success.

The dangers of falling in love with your startup idea and what to do instead

You need passion to run a startup. The fiery kind. The type that keeps you going through the rollercoaster of founder life. But passion has a dangerous side too.

Open Worlds: Opportunities in Web3, Powered by Game Engines

The Internet is changing. (Again). The shift will open up massive opportunities for the early adopters, and for those who come to terms with digital experiences that are more spatial.

Exclusive interview: Canva celebrates 10 years with new AI design suite
Exclusive interview: Canva celebrates 10 years with new AI design suite

Canva, the world’s only all-in-one visual communication platform, is celebrating 10 years of innovation with the launch of Canva’s Magic Studio. Startups Magazine was lucky enough to get the inside scoop on this new development with an exclusive interview with Duncan Clark, the Europe Lead of Canva, to discuss all these brand-new features.

Is your home office cybersafe?

Recent studies show around 40% of Brits work from home, spending an average of 1.5 days at their home office desks.

Making Your Money Last: The Two-Bucket Investment Approach

Preparation for retirement is a crucial component of your financial journey. It entails careful planning, strategic investing, and prudent asset allocation. Most people work for several decades, seeking enough savings to sustain their retirement for 25 years or more. Achieving genuine comfort requires a financial plan that accounts for various factors.

Why microlearning is the driving force in edtech

In a world where change is the only constant, the demand for agile and effective learning solutions has never been greater. This reality is why EdTech embraces microlearning to satiate the appetite for knowledge through engaging learning experiences. The question is, how? What makes microlearning so effective?

A Step-by-Step Security Plan for Startups

Cyberattacks pose a serious risk to all businesses, particularly startups. We often hear of larger organisations falling victim to cyberattacks, but startups are desirable targets for threat actors too. Unfortunately, they are often unaware of the looming risk posed on them by the ever-growing threat landscape.

The art of balancing leadership and management in a startup

Thought leadership concerning startups often discusses the need for both effective leadership and management. However, it can be difficult to understand the differences between leadership and management and how to correctly balance the two of these facets. Startups often face many unique challenges and adaptable leadership and highly-skilled management skills are essential for facing these challenges.

A Q&A with SteadyPay CEO John Downie

Startups Magazine had the pleasure of conducting a Q&A with John Downie, CEO of SteadyPay. SteadyPay is a UK-based progressive lending platform for people with unstable incomes. The AI-based solution analyses open user data to predict their creditworthiness. According to these forecasts, Steadypay tops up the bank account of a trusted and reliable platform user if their earnings fall below the average monthly income.

The insurance to consider as a startup

As a founder in the tech industry, you are probably comfortable with a high degree of risk in your business. However, it’s crucial to consider not only the risks to your business but also the risks to your personal financial wellbeing.

The Founders Emotional Journey

There is a unique energy within the journey of every startup. The Founder and early team members nurture a mood of mutual determination. Failure is not an option. Disruption is the mindset. All Founders hold these characteristics to be true, it’s a natural state and one of the reasons that they chose to become entrepreneurs.

Italy startup ecosystem report 2023

Italy’s entrepreneurial roots run deep, spanning industries as diverse as fashion and aerospace. Despite this, many consider the country’s startup ecosystem an under-the-radar gem within Europe, often overlooked despite its growing potential.

London business districts are on the decline, workplace expert reveals why

With the recent news that HSBC will be moving from their Canary Wharf office and many other businesses following suit, the most popular London business districts have seen a shift in office space demand due to the evolution of work-life practices, such as hybrid working.

SMEs powering economic growth through cloud technology

A new report reveals that UK micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) which embrace cloud-enabled technologies can unlock up to £6.9 billion in annual productivity gains and drive an additional two million jobs in key sectors such as education and health by 2030.

What new features does the iPhone 15 offer to simplify business comms?

September only means one thing in the mobile device world, Apple’s annual launch event. This year, among other releases, the event brought all the details of the iPhone 15 – Apple’s latest handset upgrade. Here, Kristian Torode, Director and Co-Founder of business communication technology provider, Crystaline, summarises the latest Apple upgrade and how it could elevate your business comms.