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Being disruptive can have both negative and positive connotations, but in order to be a leader of influence, who shakes things up and is a force for good… disruption is often key. But, one may question is disrupting always good?
Extraordinary women from across the country were unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women was Marie Owen, Founder of LS Productions, who was a finalist in the Scale Up category.
In this informative fintech roundtable, industry leaders share their insights on the year’s pivotal developments.
Over 27% of British small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) have reported being owed between £5,000 and £20,000 in unpaid invoices, according to research by Payit, NatWest’s award-winning open banking payments solution.
Rachel Delacour, the CEO of Sweep, has compiled a list of her predictions for the Climate Tech sector in 2024.
According to research, almost 80% of startup founders say that networking is vital to their entrepreneurial success. Similarly, in a study of small business owners, almost 95% said that having a mentor was a key to their success. For startups especially, the value of building strong industry relationships can’t be understated.
In business, entrepreneurial spirit and hard graft can get you far. But inevitably, there comes a time in the life of most startups when they reach an inflexion point. The founder or founding team that has driven the success of the business to date may lack the skills to take it to the next stage.
In an exclusive interview with Startups Magazine, Gregor Dobbie, CEO of The Fintech and Payments Advisory Network (TFPA), shares insights from his illustrious career in the payments industry in a story that highlights his passion for innovation and dedication to shaping the future of fintech.
Long-term absence due to sickness is at a record high in the UK. From April to June of 2023, nearly half a million people took leave from work because of a long-term illness, adding to the 2.5 million people already absent long-term.
The Midas List is the annual ranking by Forbes magazine, in partnership with TrueBridge Capital Partners, of the most influential and best-performing venture capital investors. The Midas List is compiled based on criteria that encompass the market capitalisation at IPO debut and the insights from a panel of expert evaluators.
In July this year, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, Tesla CEO, SpaceX CEO, and Owner of X, launched his brand new AI startup, xAI.
Extraordinary women from across the country were unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women was Simi Lindgren, Founder of Yuty, who was a finalist in the Tech Innovator category.
As an entrepreneur in my mid-forties who launched my first successful business in my early twenties, I’ve learned much of what I know through experience. Yet three of the most important lessons – the value of knowledge-sharing between generations, the limitations of hindsight and how to keep an entrepreneurial brain sharp – have come from running my latest company with someone who is 20 years younger.
Over the last six years, the NCSC has been instrumental in making the UK one of the safest places to live and work online.
The climate crisis remains a pressing global challenge, with 2023 serving as a stark reminder of the urgent need for environmental action.
Startup founders are under a lot of pressure at the moment. According to research performed this summer, 82% of founders referred to working long hours as an inevitable aspect of entrepreneurship. Moreover, 70% report prioritising their work over their own wellbeing.
Slush is one of the world’s biggest startup and tech events, held annually in Helsinki, Finland. Over the days, Helsinki became a bustling hub of activity, with startups, entrepreneurs, investors, and many more flocking to the beautiful city to attend this event and make connections within the industry.
Misconception: “I can ignore industry regulations; they don’t apply to my business startup.”
In 2023 the business world has undergone significant changes compared to the pre-pandemic era, with inflation, hybrid working models, complex communication systems and finding new and innovative ways to manage workforces proving difficult to balance.
As one of Britain’s most successful athletes, Jessica Ennis-Hill is best remembered for her iconic performance and gold medal at the London 2012 Olympic games.
