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SeedLegals hosts inaugural Startup Awards to celebrate entrepreneurship in the UK

SeedLegals, a SaaS company that simplifies the legal side of starting a business and raising investment capital, is excited to announce the launch of the first-ever SeedLegals Startup Awards, happening on 22 February 2024 at Battersea Arts Centre in London. The event recognises the outstanding contributions of founders, startups, and investors who drive innovation and entrepreneurship in the UK.

National Sickie Day case study: Self-employed struggle to take sick leave

On what has been branded ‘National Sickie Day’ (February 5), it is time to give a voice to the nation’s small business owners, who typically take fewer holidays, work longer hours, and – in some cases – have never had a day off sick.

Jasper SME Hub Targets 50,000 African Businesses for Growth

Jasper SME Hub, a prominent accelerator and educational institution for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster the expansion of 50,000 Nigerian businesses by 2025.

Aresline at ISE 2024

At ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Anna Wood spoke with Da Rin Piero, Export Manager at Aresline about its visionary product, integrating technology with comfort.

Announcing The European VC Awards: celebrating the change-makers in European venture capital

The European VC, in partnership with Isomer Capital, HSBC Innovation Banking, and SuperVenture, has inaugurated the first-ever The European VC Awards.

UK digital prehabilitation company signs contract in China

London-based telehealth company QuestPrehab has won a world-first, pioneering contract to provide digital prehabilitation (‘prehab’) services to China.

ISE 2024 breaks all records at anniversary show

The 2024 edition of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) marked a historic milestone, becoming the most triumphant event in its 20-year history.

Beyond growth at all costs: the new playbook for startup success in 2024

2023 was a tough year for SaaS.  The end of the easy money era put a nail in the coffin of the “Growth at all Costs” model.

App for Apple’s Vision Pro brings enterprise content to life

Box, Inc. has unveiled its latest innovation, the Box app for Apple Vision Pro, setting a new standard for enterprise content collaboration and management.

The Underdog Tech Award unveils 2024 shortlist

The Underdog Tech Award, an innovative international accolade for tech startup founders located outside major tech hubs, proudly announces its 2024 shortlist.

A quarter of UK businesses spend up to 10 hours a week just scheduling interviews

1 in 4 (24%) of UK businesses spend up to 10 hours a week just scheduling interviews, according to new research from global matching and hiring platform Indeed.

Government backs SMEs with new Help to Grow campaign and small business council

The Government is creating a new Small Business Council due to launch next month which will bring together SME leaders from across the country. 

ORCA Computing leaps forward in quantum computing race with acquisition

ORCA Computing has announced the acquisition of the Austin, Texas-based Integrated Photonics Division of GXC.

SMEFest 2024: Jasper SME Hub targets 50,000 African businesses for growth

Jasper SME Hub, an accelerator and business school for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), has launched an ambitious initiative to directly support the growth of 50,000 Nigerian businesses by 2025.

How to prepare your company for investment

David Newns is a serial investor and entrepreneur and co-founder of Mustard Kick, which helps fast-growth businesses exit.

Free AI event for small businesses

Small business proprietors from across London are being presented with a chance to enhance their AI expertise and widen their network at a ‘netwalking’ event, organised by Small Business Britain and BT.

Quantum resilient to investment slowdown with widespread government backing

Today marks the release of the OpenOcean–IQM–Lakestar State of Quantum 2024 Report, a collaborative effort by IQM Quantum Computers, OpenOcean, and Lakestar, in partnership with The Quantum Insider (TQI). The report highlights the resilience of quantum computing amidst global economic downturns, underpinned by strong governmental support and sustained investment in Europe.

UK Government spin-out review: protection of IP needs to be brought into focus

This article, written by Partners at intellectual property law firm EIP, Andrew Thompson and Matt Lawman, discusses the recent independent review of the UK’s university spin-out system and the importance of ensuring continued success to the sector.

Newcastle top UK ‘toon’ to start a small business in 2024

When selecting a location for their small business, entrepreneurs have numerous factors to weigh, including growth prospects, potential income, cost of living, and overall quality of life.

Zoom launches app for Apple Vision Pro

Zoom has unveiled a novel app tailored for Apple Vision Pro, set to enhance user interaction with colleagues and customers through a more realistic and immersive environment, available from February 2.