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Top tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Running a company can be incredibly stressful, and the pressures can impact almost every area of an owner’s life.

Government programme to help hundreds of tech firms expand in APAC in 2024

UK tech is in high demand in Asia Pacific and 2024 could be a bumper year for tech scaleups’ expansion in the region, accelerated by practical, subsidised support from the Government’s UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme.

Barclays launch Eagle Labs Academy to upskill next gen of tech entrepreneurs

Barclays Eagle Labs has introduced an online skills platform designed for aspiring entrepreneurs aiming to lead the next big tech companies.

Jellyfish Co-Founder joins ufurnish.com as advisor and investor

ufurnish.com has announced that Rob Pierre, the co-founder and former CEO of Jellyfish, has joined the company as an advisor and investor.

CEOs fear for future in pre-Davos survey as AI risks rise

Global executives are increasingly worried about the long-term viability of their businesses, a PricewaterhouseCoopers pre-Davos survey has shown, with pressures mounting from generative AI and climate disruption.

New research shows rising popularity of franchise business model in the UK

New research by Geek Retreat, the geek culture retailer, gaming café, community hub and events venue, shows that of the 15% of Brits who have set up their own business in the past ten years, 27% considered a franchise model. Some 19% now run a business which is part of a franchise group.

Vodafone and Microsoft forge 10-Year Deal for AI and Cloud Expansion

Vodafone and Microsoft have unveiled a comprehensive 10-year strategic partnership, designed to utilise their combined capabilities in delivering scaled digital platforms to over 300 million businesses, public sector entities, and consumers across Europe and Africa.

Neutrik Americas Announces Sponsorship of Women in Electronics

Neutrik Americas, a subsidiary of Neutrik Group and a provider of professional AVL connectivity solutions, has announced its sponsorship of Women in Electronics (WE).

infinitSpace launches third London location

Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace has entered into a management agreement with FTSE-listed real estate firm Helical plc to launch a new state-of-the-art flexible workspace location in The Bower complex in Old Street, London.

EmpowerRD releases comprehensive R&D Tax Credit Industry Report for 2024

EmpowerRD, a top UK specialist in R&D tax credit consultancy, announces the release of its detailed industry report for January 2024, ‘2023 and Beyond: Unlocking UK Tech Growth Through R&D.’

The Business Show 2024: The 50th Edition

Business Show Media is gearing up for an exciting launch into its next phase, marking a significant milestone with the 50th edition of its flagship event, The Business Show London, the longest-standing business event of its kind.

SMEs in 2024: Optimistic for growth but indifferent about politics

In 2024, there’s a resurgence of optimism among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with half of them anticipating growth, as highlighted in a recent study by iwoca, a European lender to small businesses.

Silver startups gear up for a business boom in 2024

2024 is set to see a boom in silver startups, with increasing numbers of over 55s looking to set up their own business, according to new research* from Virgin StartUp.

Burning Heroes pitch competition in London, 2024

The Burning Heroes Founders Association has announced the opening of applications for startups for its London Pitch Competition.

YEO Messaging appoints Christo Conidaris as CRO

YEO Messaging, the pioneering private messaging solution that redefines communication by delivering messages directly to individuals through patented continuous facial recognition, proudly announces the appointment of Christo Conidaris as its Chief Revenue Officer.

Getty Images launches commercially safe Generative AI tool for small businesses

Getty Images has announced the introduction of Generative AI by iStock. This innovative tool, affordable and commercially reliable, is designed to assist users and businesses in transforming their creative ideas into impactful visual content.

NumberEight raises $2.7M for AI ‘privacy first’ ad solutions

NumberEight, a London-based startup using on-device AI to deliver ‘privacy-first’ identity solutions for the advertising industry, has raised $2.7 million in Pre-Series A funding led by ACF Investors.

Okinme secures €1M seed funding for Brain Sync Soundtracks

Dutch mental health tech pioneer, Okinme, is excited to announce its ongoing efforts to secure €1 million in seed funding from a strategic investor.

The startups on a mission to make UK the safest place to live and work online

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and Plexal, the innovation company closing the gap between government, startups, and industry, have welcomed a new intake of cyber companies to the NCSC For Startups programme.

HKSTP Tech Ventures receive International Innovation Awards at CES

The Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024) has kicked off in Las Vegas, featuring a strong presence from Hong Kong.