Features

Workspace of the issue: Small Business Enterprise + Research Centre

The Small Business Research + Enterprise Centre (SBREC) is the City of London Corporation’s small business startup support service, open to all pre-startups, small businesses, and SMEs in the City, London, and UK.

Technology briefing: artificial Intelligence – transforming the world as we know it

This series of Technology Briefings for Startups Magazine will review critical and influential trends, aiming to help business leaders identify opportunities to leverage in their own business development plans. Following the opening feature, on the capabilities and importance of sensors, we will examine how AI is raising both computing performance and efficiency.

Intel for deeptech startups: created by founders, for founders

Intel Ignite is an acceleration programme for early-stage deeptech startups. Launched in 2019 by Intel, its mission is to fuel a global ecosystem of deeptech innovation by empowering a diverse network of founders, mentors, domain experts, and investors to co-create enduring, industry-defining technology companies.

Eldar Tuvey: 2024 tech predictions

CEO and Founder of Vertice, a spend optimisation platform that saves companies up to 25% on their SaaS and cloud costs, has shared eight tech predictions for the year ahead.

Double Life: A Guide to Launching a Side Business While Working 9-to-5

In the era of side hustles and “gig” work, many people find wanting more from their careers. They want more freedom, more money, and more creativity. How can you achieve that?

Navigating compliance challenges: a guide for startups
Navigating compliance challenges: a guide for startups

The year 2022 witnessed a significant spike in anti-money laundering penalties, sending a stern warning to businesses, including startups, about the financial perils of non-compliance.

No-one cares what your small business is selling this Christmas

Small business owners across the UK will be flying the flag for independent shops on Saturday 2nd December.

Monzo: from startup to scaleup
Monzo: from startup to scaleup

Scaling up a business is no easy feat, and can present the founder with many hurdles to overcome. But scaling is a journey worth taking, as it takes your startup to new heights. A fantastic example of this is Monzo.

How generative AI empowers startup founders

ChatGPT made its debut in November 2022, and the impact and adoption was almost instant across the globe in the tech community. As it marks its one-year anniversary on the 30th of this month, the situation is very different.

The impact of generative AI in product description writing

The rise of AI tools capable of generating marketing copy and product descriptions at scale promises to revolutionise eCommerce and advertising worldwide.

How forward-thinking leaders profit from breakthrough innovations

In this interview series Richard Richie, Managing Partner of Alcon Maddox, gets some of London’s most forward-thinking tech leaders to spill the beans on what is making their companies so successful and what innovations the future has in store.

How to overcome collaboration challenges as businesses scale

When a business is first starting out, and there’s just a handful of people involved, collaboration tends to be straightforward. It’s hard for things to fall through the cracks when everyone’s across the detail and getting an update from another department is as simple as tapping a desk-neighbour on the shoulder.

Climate action through innovation: how startups & SMEs can be catalysts for change

Startups and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have an essential role to play in achieving global climate goals due to their agility, innovation, and potential to drive change in various sectors. As COP28 approaches, they must receive the support they need to thrive, argues Gabi Matic, Co-Founder and Director of Metta.

An interview with Jenny Garrett, Reflexion Associates

Extraordinary women from across the country have been unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women is Jenny Garrett, TEDx speaker, award-winning coach, author, and Co-Founder of Rocking Ur Teens, who is a finalist in the Entrepreneur for Good category.

How SMEs can play to their strengths to thrive during this make-or-break period

The past 12 months have seen UK consumer spending met with challenge after challenge. Soaring interest rates have coincided with rampant inflation as the Consumer Price Index rose by nearly 7% between September 2022 and 2023.

6 Big developments in Scottish business and investment

Scottish innovation is alive and well, with a new generation of entrepreneurs creating products with the potential to meet some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Redefining Black Friday: How to Embrace Gratitude and Sustainability in the Holiday Rush

Few events match the intensity and pressure of Black Friday. It’s a day that tests the limits of both businesses and their employees, laying bare the effectiveness of their engagement strategies and workplace cultures. 

How to embrace sustainability as a startup

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword that gives you an edge over others, it is something that should be implemented into every business. The importance of a sustainable business model should not be overlooked as you start your business journey.

Insights from the Women of Silicon Roundabout 2023

Startups Magazine had the privilege of attending the Women of Silicon Roundabout (WoSR) event at the ExCel Centre, taking place on 22nd and 23rd November 2023, an event that has earned the title of ‘Best UK Conference’ at the AEO Excellence Awards 2023.

InPlanet: Carbon Removal as Nature Intended

Around the world, Black Friday has come to signify a day of consumer frenzy. At InPlanet, we are committed to helping companies redefine this commercial event by empowering them to decarbonise, both within and beyond their value chain.