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SALT is ready to hit the ground running

Emanating an inexorable flow of entrepreneurial spirit, Joe Dalton the CEO of marine finance start-up SALT is someone to watch.

Flexibility will be key to keeping your next cohort of colleagues happy

Watch out — Gen Z is about to take over the office. Born between 1997 and 2012, the new generation of employees is entering the workforce. And they’re causing quite a stir.

Builder.ai data reveals over 20 million can’t live without social media

The average Brit uses just 10 of the 17 apps on their phone according to new research from Builder.ai. Yet, over a third (35%) claim that they couldn’t live without using social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Signs indicating a phishing attack on your business

According to recent studies, four out of 10 UK businesses reported suffering a cybersecurity breach in 2021, and the average (mean) cost of each attack is estimated at £13,400. With these stats in mind, Gildas Jones, Founder of Dial A Geek, discusses the most common cybersecurity threats to businesses, as well as highlighting the scams that are rising in prevalence.

5 entrepreneurs reveal the books that shaped their lives

Reading has long been touted as a major inspiration for high profile business leaders and entrepreneurs, with Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Warren Buffet among those to highlight the benefits.

Start Up Loans Passes £90m Funding Milestone in South East England

Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank announces that the programme has delivered over 9,000 loans worth £90 million to startups in the South East of England. The figures point to the spirit of entrepreneurship in the region, with the average loan being just over £10,000.

Health and wellbeing support needs to adapt for the 45% now hybrid working

Research revealed today by Towergate Health & Protection shows that on average 45% of employees are now working on a hybrid basis, splitting their time between working from home and their usual place of work.

Small Business Saturday announces UK tour to celebrate decade milestone

The nation’s most loved independents have a chance to be put on the map, as the Small Business Saturday campaign announces plans to mark its ten-year anniversary with a special celebratory roadshow.

Sage Intacct Manufacturing launches in the UK

Sage has launched Sage Intacct Manufacturing in the UK as part of an Early Adopter programme.

The best UK cities for technology professionals

In England and Wales, the technology industry posted more job vacancies in 2021 than the entirety of British businesses did in 2020 and nearly three million people took up jobs in the UK tech industry that year.

25% of freelancers wait 3 times longer than full time staff to get paid

Contract work may be on the rise following the COVID pandemic, but freelancers are still having to wait three times longer to get paid than full time staff as firms struggle with both cashflow and payroll issues, research shows.

83% of tech leaders are concerned about looming recession

A recent survey of tech business leaders has revealed  that 83% are concerned about a looming recession. That’s according to B2B tech PR agency CommsCo, who surveyed 185 UK IT founders and leaders to uncover the concerns felt in the face of the current economic climate.

Research shows entrepreneurs start their first business after a decade in their day job

Employees give in to their entrepreneurial itch and start working for themselves after a decade in their day job, according to a new study.

Struggling to see through the cloud? Everything you need to know

The cloud means many different things to different people. For some, it’s a game-changer; for others it’s an incredibly daunting stage of a five-year transformation plan. Despite being around for many years now, the cloud is still steeped in mystery. This is, in part, because the sector has grown to become particularly complex, and features its own unique jargon. Paul Anderson, Cloud Services Business Manager EMEA, Ricoh Europe discusses.

WHAT. A. NIGHT.

The Hustle Awards 2022, a night of celebration, innovation, and excellence. And what a night it was!

14th Edition of BFSI IT Summit: India (Mumbai)

After successful 13editions of BFSI IT Awards & Summit, Exito is all set to host another milestone event to enhance the experience of the latest insights in“Re-imagining BFSI-Culture, Strategy & Innovation”  As the sector continues to drive innovation,14th Edition BFSI IT Summit India. the IT leaders find themselves looking for new ways to define their digital transformation strategy comprehensively, outgrow competition and stay relevant with the risk of real challenges but great potential rewards, customer-centric approaches, automation of processes, and security concerns continue to be top of mind for the IT leaders from the BFSI sector.

More than a million businesses eligible for Help to Grow

A flagship government scheme that slashes the price of leading software, boosting productivity and growth of the UK’s small businesses, will benefit even more firms from today (Monday 25 July 2022).

BFSI leaders in India are gathering to discuss the roadmap for the future of the BFSI sector in the country

Officially supported by NITI Aayog, the 10th edition of Big BFSI Future Tech Show & Awards is convening top-tier CXOs in India; to exchange information and effective techniques as they prepare for the next phase of tech-powered growth in India. Big BFSI Show and Awards is set to take place on 27 July 2022 at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai.

Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo readies to empower the female workforce

Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo returns to London this autumn bigger and better to empower professionals and shine a light on organisations who champion diverse workforces and equal opportunities.

Self-Employed Professions Allow the Most & Least Work Life Balance?

There is simply no hiding that our professions take up most of our time. Sometimes, you open the front door as the morning birds tweet in unison outside your house, only to get home once the sun has disappeared behind the horizon.