Economist Impact is pleased to announce the 5th edition of the Business Innovation Summit along with AI for CFOs summit, returning to Convene, 155 Bishopsgate, London, on March 25th-26th 2025.
Starting one’s own business is arguably an exciting prospect. It offers many freedoms and opportunities possibly never experienced in a previous profession. In the UK, entrepreneurship is going strong, with nearly half of working age Britons considering launching their own business this year, up from 35% a year ago.
Laura Leslie, Partner at DSG Chartered Accountants (DSG), discusses her insights on navigating leadership in the traditionally male-dominated finance sector. She offers advice for other female leaders that are facing challenges, and her thoughts on how to reach your full potential following this year’s International Women’s Day.
In the fast-paced business world, leadership isn’t just about what you say, it’s about how you say it and how you present yourself physically. Your visuals and your body language speak volumes before you even open your mouth. Whether you’re in a boardroom, negotiating, or interviewing for a new position, the way you carry yourself will shape the instant perception others have of you.
A law firm’s expertise and experience are central to its value, and firms that effectively manage and utilise information have a competitive edge. As technology rapidly advances, knowledge management (KM) has transformed from simple document-sharing systems into a critical function that shapes the way legal services are delivered.
The highly acclaimed Bump to Business Owner podcast is back with its much-anticipated fifth season, bringing listeners even more expert interviews, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies for business success.
The Founder Institute is reportedly raising $15 million for a new venture fund, named Founder Capital. This development, which has been revealed in a recent regulatory filing, marks a significant milestone for the Silicon Valley-based accelerator, which first opened its doors in 2009 and has since spread to over 100 countries.
New analysis reveals over 300,000 SME owners are planning to cut jobs in response to the Government’s planned rise in employer National Insurance contributions (NICs), due to come into effect in April.
Emma went from working 12-hour days in a high-pressure agency to launching her own PR firm on maternity leave – determined to build a flexible, empowering workplace where women can excel.
Wearable tech startup UNA Watch has secured more than £300,000 investment from the backer of some of the UK’s most exciting consumer brands as it prepares to take on industry giants Apple and Garmin with the world’s first repairable modular GPS sports watch.
The ways of working previous generations experienced are no longer reality. We don’t set out from school or college with a set career plan, the promise of future pay rises and promotions so we can buy houses and grow families, followed by rewarding pensions.
Women’s Day is only one day, but the work must continue throughout the years. Enabling female entrepreneurs includes strategic guidance, market access, and a strong support network.
Recent years have seen a dramatic transformation in the way we work, with hybrid models becoming the standard. However, businesses now enforcing return-to-office mandates are sparking debate about productivity levels, employee satisfaction and work-life balance.
Every time I sit down with a founder, I ask one simple but revealing question: “What are you paying yourself?” I have learned after years of working with founders that their answer will not only tell me what I need to know about the state of the business but also so much of what I need to know about the person I am helping.
Today’s employers benefit from access to a talent pool that business leaders of the past could only dream of. With access to top talent around the world, the interconnected nature of the current global marketplace means that no matter their size, companies today have the tools and opportunity to drive innovation through the cultivation of a strong, dynamic global workforce. This in turn sharpens an organisation’s competitive edge, elevating them above their competition, both at home and when moving into foreign markets.
Welcome to the Jungle, the global job-search and employer brand platform, has released its new printed book FUTURE(S): A Leader’s Guide to Rewriting the Rules of Work. Co-authored with Charter, a future-of-work research group, and a selection of global experts from business, academia, and workplace innovation, the book offers valuable advice to HR professionals, business leaders, and hiring managers on how to navigate today’s most pressing workplace challenges.
New research from American Express highlights a strong sense of camaraderie among small business leaders, with an overwhelming majority (94%) agreeing it is important to support their peers.
Analysis by equity management platform Vestd has revealed that men remain twice as likely to be part of a company share scheme for a second year.
Women make up just 31% of enrolments in generative AI (GenAI) courses in the UK, despite a remarkable 227% surge in course enrolments over the past year, according to a new report from Coursera.
As a woman with dyscalculia and two writing degrees, I don’t exactly fit the traditional finance mould.
