When it comes to the risks associated with running a business, some may choose to ignore them: those are the people whose companies are most likely to run into trouble down the line.
The traditional network structure of tax and accounting practices has long been a cornerstone of the sector, enabling smaller local and regional firms to access advice internationally. As the global business landscape evolves into the innovation era, it is becoming increasingly clear that this model may not fully align with the dynamic needs of the international, scaleup economy.
The second edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the US city was held on 23-24 March 2025 at the LoanDepot Park stadium. It was supported by INNVIERTE-CDTI, Miami-Dade County, Junta de Andalucía, Ayuntamiento de Salamanca, Abanca, Ayuntamiento de Marbella, Cámara de Comercio Latina de los Estados Unidos (CAMACOL) and Universidad de Salamanca.
Burbank has announced its £5 million Series Seed financing to support the launch of its payments platform, Card Present over Internet (CPoI). The funding round was led by Mouro Capital with participation from Anthemis (supported by Foxe Capital), Portfolio Ventures, and others. These funds will accelerate the global roll out of Burbank’s platform.
FSM, 5G, digital twins, virtual plants, video analytics, AI and robotics in the energy sector are going to be discussed at the Oil and Gas Automation and Digitalisation Congress (AUTOMA) 2025. The Congress gathers the industry leaders involved in exploration, production, transportation and refining to share recent case studies on 13-14 October in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Managing a team is one of the most challenging and important parts of being a leader. Whether a finance leader who’s putting together a team for an emerging startup or someone who has managed one person or a team for many years, this article will reiterate some of the key elements to consider when it comes to developing a finance team. Based on lessons that I have learnt after almost 20 years of working as a finance leader with startups and scaleups.
As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms industries and workspaces, it is becoming clear that the technology is not here to replace jobs, but to shape the future of organisations and the way we work.
As AI-powered search continues to grow and develop, understanding how platforms like ChatGPT rank and recommend content – and how to optimise for them – is becoming increasingly important for businesses and SEO professionals.
From ‘hacking’ a chat app for personal use to building a B2B SaaS solution; TalkJS founder Joshua Schoenaker reflects on how the company’s maker-led mentality paved the way for success.
Imagine a scene where a working professional spends weeks preparing tasks and projects for a tech leadership community. Hours are focused on designing the valuable information and the result is a wild success.
This week is Debt Awareness Week, and this year’s theme is around breaking down the stigma and shame associated with being in debt.
Let’s be honest – most service-based business owners didn’t start their business to spend all day selling. And yet, for many women I work with, sales has become a full-time job on top of the actual work they do.
The UK’s medium-sized businesses drove job growth in the last 10 years compared to their small and large counterparts, according to new analysis.
When it comes to a startup, with its pivots and tight budgets, Learning & Development (L&D) must prove its value.
Early-stage B2B SaaS venture capital firm Notion Capital has launched ‘Upstarts’, an intensive 10-week remote programme for the top 1% of up-and-coming operators, led by world class executives, mentorship from seasoned investors, and a global network of industry pioneers.
Pre-Seed to Succeed (P2S), an investment programme for early-stage startups, announces an Offline Pitch Session event in London, in partnership with Eurasian Startup Hub.
President Donald Trump is gutting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programmes across the US, and he’s not stopping at government initiatives. Major corporations are removing diversity hiring goals, and quietly erasing commitments they once championed. Google. Meta. Disney. Even Pepsi. One by one, they’re following suit.
As Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan race to decarbonise their economies and embed sustainable industrial practices, opportunities are emerging for UK companies with cutting-edge technologies that can help them achieve their ambitious net zero targets.
Despite the race to attract and retain top talent heating up this year, company financials will still be taking centre stage for many businesses.
Despite high confidence levels and passion for their work, women in the UK tech sector continue to face systemic career barriers that hinder their progression, according to Lorien’s Women in Tech Insights report.
