Starting a new business and growing it from the ground up is an exciting time in an entrepreneur’s life. If you’re considering global expansion, the idea of more customers and more profit can spur you to jump into the waters. Before you launch that boat, however, consider the measures you must take to sell your startup’s products internationally.
Despite being in the industry for years, dynamic pricing remains a somewhat controversial topic. Last year, media attention was drawn to the backlash over Oasis concert tickets’ sale – volatile price fluctuations left the band’s fans outraged and attracted the attention of the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), which launched an investigation into Ticketmaster’s ‘dynamic pricing’ practices.
With the upcoming Spring Budget, Sarah Vaughan, Founder of Angelica Solutions, is calling on the government to introduce more financial support for small businesses, particularly in the areas of recruitment and workforce flexibility.
Businesses are pushing back against the rise in AI generated job applications and CVs, which are making it harder to find the best talent and lengthening time to hire.
As the Spring Statement approaches, the UK’s small and medium sized businesses are eager for economic clarity before committing to major investment decisions.
Scaling in healthcare can be challenging – regulations, long sales cycles, fragmented markets – however, with the right investors and strategy, there is an immense opportunity for digital health startups to grow and positively impact the global health ecosystem.
PhilosopherKing, an AI-driven gaming platform enabling real-time, dynamic storytelling, has raised $3 million in a seed funding round led by 468 Capital and 212. The funding will be used to advance the company’s AI-powered technology, expand its team, and accelerate its vision of transforming interactive storytelling in gaming and other industries.
In the world of startups, grabbing media attention is both essential and frustrating. Founders often tell me, “We need PR, but we don’t have any news!” The truth is, that early-stage startups rarely have major announcements like funding rounds or acquisitions. So how do you make headlines when there’s nothing obviously “newsworthy” happening?
Space Solar has joined forces with Magdrive to drive forward the development of large in-space infrastructure. Announced at the Farnborough International Space Show (FISS), this collaboration is formalised through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and will operate under the Space Propulsion & Infrastructure Innovation Initiative (SPI³).
As the CEO and Managing Partner of a recruitment boutique agency, I’ve seen firsthand the struggles that early-stage startups face when it comes to diversity. Economic barriers play a significant role in limiting the ability of startups to attract, hire, and retain a diverse workforce. These challenges are multifaceted, but the impact is clear: without tackling the root causes of economic inequality, startups risk missing out on the full potential of a truly inclusive team.
Jarvis, a pension fintech that empowers employees to actively plan for their retirement, has launched a free salary sacrifice calculator that allows businesses to see how much they can save while boosting pension contributions for their workforce in the upcoming financial year.
The true risk to your business is not having ESG as part of your core internal business. ESG is everywhere these days. ESG reporting, sustainability and climate change strategies, DEI initiatives. This is great right?!
Finnish energy technology company Capalo AI announces a €3.8 million seed funding round to maximise the value of energy storage systems and accelerate the green transition through its AI-powered virtual power plant.
The start of a new year presents an ideal moment for organisations to reassess how they connect with their workforce. For HR professionals, this timing offers a perfect opportunity to implement fresh approaches to team motivation and workplace engagement.
Qlik has released new research ahead of the Spring Statement, which shows businesses are calling for AI-focused tax incentives and workforce upskilling support.
Norrsken Foundation, an ecosystem for impact-driven founders and investors, is partnering with #Sustainablehub, a Brussels-based hub for sustainability-focused policy advocates – to open Norrsken House Brussels: a lighthouse for impact on the doorstep of the European Parliament.
Five years on from the first COVID-19 lockdown (23 March 2020), new research from GoDaddy uncovers its impact on the UK’s entrepreneurial landscape.
The EU’s deforestation-free supply chain regulation, set to take effect this year, requires companies to verify that raw materials and products sold within the EU do not originate from land cleared of forests after December 31, 2020.
Perseus, a new British-headquartered premium passenger-car EV brand, has today emerged from stealth mode and announced preliminary plans for its debut model – a compact SUV. The company has also provided initial details of the development and commercialisation strategy to bring the vehicle to European markets by late 2027.
Tasked with navigating economic volatility, market fluctuations, and the rise of new technologies, small business owners may feel that adopting AI has fallen down the priority list. Anxiety towards the task of onboarding AI tools, and specifically the right tools for your business, may appear a daunting task, or something non-urgent to consider down the line.
