What’s important to you, I was asked back in early 2014 as PhenomGames transitioned from a scrappy startup to an operation scaling across Europe. Our EBITDA, annual recurring revenue, client relationships, and new software product were all at the forefront of my mind.
Running a small business can sometimes feel like an endless list of administrative tasks, from onboarding and payroll to compliance. This is especially true for the UK’s smallest businesses, those employing up to nine people. Xero’s research shows that these businesses spend less than half (46%) of the working week on their core jobs because they’re juggling so many other ‘non-core’ jobs like IT, HR, admin, and finance.
Why directing budgets towards innovation clusters, wet lab infrastructure, and investment-ready Intellectual Property (IP) strategies will be key to delivering a 10-year vision.
CES 2025 once again proved its status as a global stage for innovation, attracting over 141,000 attendees and more than 6,000 media professionals from around the world.
In a forward-looking perspective, Mike Hoy, Chief Technology Officer at Pulsant, Manchester colocation experts, examines the obstacles that organisations are likely to face in the successful implementation of AI projects within the next twelve-month period. He underscores the importance of a resilient and interconnected infrastructure for addressing these challenges effectively.
In the buzzing world of drone technology, IONA is making some serious moves – literally. The startup, which kicked off in the UK in 2021, has officially flipped its headquarters to the US. This isn’t just any relocation; it’s part of a growing trend where startups pack their bags and set up shop across the Atlantic to chase bigger opportunities.
The Department for Business and Trade’s (DBT) Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards are open for SMEs to enter until 9 March, with the addition of two new categories and an expanded prize package to honour exceptional accomplishments in global trading.
With a global talent shortage anticipated in 2025 and beyond, Towergate Employee Benefits is advising businesses that employee benefits will be the vital differentiator to ensure they are at the top of the tree when it comes to attracting and retaining expertise from around the globe.
Managing payments across multiple providers is one of the most complex challenges for businesses operating in the global digital economy. Companies that rely on multiple payment service providers (PSPs) to cater to diverse markets or customer needs often face difficulties such as inefficiencies, technical hurdles, and high operational costs. This is where payment orchestration emerges as a powerful solution, streamlining multi-provider payment management while maximising efficiency and cost savings.
Almost two-thirds of UK workers fear burnout in 2025 as businesses cut back on resources to battle the growing costs of employment. That’s according to the latest data from international recruitment expert, Robert Half.
CES 2025 featured a diverse lineup of celebrity appearances, enhancing the event’s dynamic atmosphere.
RoboK, a University of Cambridge AI spinout, has announced it has secured £1 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding for a project to deliver an industry-first artificial intelligence (AI) safety and efficiency solution for UK ports and warehouses of all sizes.
At CES 2025, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, Paige West, spoke to Amy Fang, Marketing Manager, of FaceHeart. They discussed the technology, and Paige was able to experience a demonstration of the product in action.
At CES 2025, Paige West, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, interviewed Dhaval Patel, CEO of Lotus.
Throughout history, science has been our tool for unravelling the complexities of life and improving medical treatments, including how cells interact, chemical reactions unfold, and drugs bind to their targets. In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken this to a new level. By collecting and processing vast amounts of data, AI is helping us identify new therapeutic targets and create treatments on an entirely different scale.
At CES 2025, Paige West, Startups Magazine’s Managing Editor, interviewed Proke’s Founder, Paola Griggio. They discussed the innovative product, the technology involved, and the inspiration behind the product for the mother and daughter duo.
Now is the best time to become a founder in the UK. Whilst the tech downturn has created challenges for tech unicorns and later stage VC funds, a new generation of founders has quietly been emerging, buoyed by the remarkable resilience of early-stage investment.
At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Wouter Konings, Founder of PhoneCam. They discussed the inspiration behind the product, which came from a real-life crime experienced by the founder’s son, the world’s smallest bodycam, and how it works.
Upon first glance, Altery might look unassuming: as a company operating in the fintech sector, it offers secure cross-border payments and multi-currency wallets for its customers around the world. But scratch the surface, and you’ll find a company that is looking to disrupt fintech and traditional banking more generally, as I learned from speaking to Bisi Giwa, Managing Director of Altery.
At CES 2025, Paige West, Managing Editor at Startups Magazine, interviewed Huawei Wang, Founder and CEO of WearM.AI. They discussed the inspiration behind the startup, what the technology is, and its mission as a company.
