New research from Intuit QuickBooks uncovers a potential surge in entrepreneurial activity across the UK, marking 2025 as a pivotal year for self-employment growth.
November 7, 2024, marks the launch of Women’s Health & FemTech Ukraine, the country’s first professional community dedicated to women’s health innovation.
Imagine you’re constantly under the microscope. Every misstep, every poorly chosen word is immediately noticed by regulators, investors, and the media. Moreover, it costs you a reputation and or even a decline in stock value.
In 2022-23, approximately 801,006 companies were registered in the UK, showcasing a rapidly growing entrepreneurial landscape.
The University of Salford’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation has received £101,000 of funding from Innovate UK, to help educate SMEs across Greater Manchester on the intersection of AI and cybersecurity.
Energy Revolution Ventures, an energy tech venture capital firm targeting the multi-trillion-dollar opportunity in electrification, has closed an $18 million seed and series A fund focused on breakthrough deeptech.
As we anticipate 2025, now may be the time to add investing to your New Year’s resolution. Venturing into the world of investing can be daunting, especially for first-time investors who fear losing money, therefore, venture capital group Oxford Capital have shared insight on how novice investors can experiment with small investments before committing on a larger scale, and provided actionable tips on how to maximise investments.
Following a final pitch day in Manchester, where six inspiring entrepreneurs presented their business proposals to the Havas Boost panel (including Sian Gabbidon, winner of The Apprentice 2018), Havas Media Network announces Christina (Tina Rehana) Taylor as the winner of Havas Boost Business.
Leadership is the dynamic force that drives a company’s culture and its success. However, what works for one business doesn’t always work for another, especially when comparing the fast-paced, unpredictable world of startups with more structured, established organisations.
Metaview has released its 2024 ‘Year in Interviews Trends Report’, revealing the topics and trends that dominated hiring conversations in 2024.
As we approach 2025, personal branding is no longer optional for entrepreneurs. It has evolved into a necessary component to achieve personal and professional success.
The startup ecosystem in 2024 has proven to be a hotbed of innovation, with emerging companies tackling global challenges and shaping the future of technology, sustainability, and industry.
Despite Christmas having a reputation for being a quiet time for fundraising, many founders will continue negotiating rounds over the holiday season.
Renewable energy is on the rise, and at the forefront of this revolution are solar startups. They’re not just making a dent – they’re fundamentally changing how we produce, distribute, and consume energy. But how exactly are these emerging companies shaking up an industry that, for decades, has been dominated by fossil fuels? And more importantly, how can solar startups help your business harness the sun’s power? Let’s look into the world of solar startups and explore the innovative ways they’re disrupting the energy market.
When was the last time you gave your business a gift?
At Christmas we often think about giving gifts to our nearest and dearest. Well, is your business not something you care deeply about? Why not give your business some gifts this year. Often, we can get so busy this time of year, wrapping presents but also wrapping up as much as we possibly can before we take some well-deserved time off over the festive season. In all that business, we forget to take a step back and see what our business may need, or what may be of significant benefit for our businesses this year.
Switzerland Global Enterprise, the official Swiss agency for export and investment promotion, and Presence Switzerland, the Swiss government marketing and communication agency, announced that swisstech will be showcasing 10 of Switzerland’s most innovative startups at CES Unveiled, held before the start of CES 2025 on Sunday, January 5th, 2025, from 5:00-8:30pm at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Mandala Bay Convention Centre, Shoreline Exhibit Hall in Las Vegas.
After a challenging year, many mid-market businesses are looking for growth opportunities in 2025, but they’ll need finance to succeed.
The digital transformation of the UK’s immigration system will have consequences for employers and employees. Our clients are making sure they are up to speed with the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and the eVisa. The ETA is an electronic form that visitors who don’t need to apply for a prior visa will now have to fill to visit the UK, while the eVisa is set to replace physical evidence of immigration status for accessing rights such as employment, rent, travel to the UK, health and welfare by the start of next year.
UK startups face a stark challenge: early-stage graduation rates, from Seed to Series A funding, have dropped dramatically from 12.5% in 2020 to just 4.5%. This trend highlights deep-set vulnerabilities in the UK’s startup ecosystem, compounded by a notable slowdown in new tech company incorporations. These shifts have serious implications for the UK’s ability to foster innovation and economic growth.
Get ready for a world where robots walk among us – and I’m not talking about your coffee-addicted co-workers on Monday mornings. As we approach 2025, the world of robotics is on the brink of a transformation that promises to reshape our daily lives and workplaces.
