How to ensure your coaching startup is a success

It is widely acknowledged that many coaching businesses fail in their first few years and, far from the lucrative impression about the coaching profession where you can earn £500 per hour, earnings for the majority of coaches are under $30,000 per year.

AI Simulator hired to assist toolkit for American Angel Capital Association

AI Simulator, a technology that uses AI to replicate the private investment market, is set to join the American Angel Capital Association as a consultant to develop a curriculum for their deeptech toolkit. This prestigious project, funded by the Nation Science Foundation, aims to educate early-stage investors.

The startup helping people to fall asleep

Elemind, founded by researchers from MIT, has developed a headband that uses acoustic stimulation to move people into a sleep state.

Venture Builder-backed startups achieve major investment

Three startups supported by the Venture Builder at Nottingham Business School’s Centre for Business and Industry Transformation (CBIT) have achieved significant milestones in investment and growth.

European Commission helps manufacturing startups and SMEs

The EU has officially launched DiMAT, a project offering European materials SMEs the digital tools they need to meet competitive challenges, both in Europe and globally.

NFX and Village Global back European AI startup

Startup Maisa confirms it has completed a $5m pre-seed round funded by NFX and Village Global, VCs backed by many of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs.

Data as the foundation for responsible AI and innovation in financial services

The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) 2024 showcased the financial sector’s rapid evolution, emphasising the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing. These technologies promise unprecedented efficiencies and insights, but their success hinges on one critical element: precise and responsible transaction data management.

How the grant landscape has changed for the better

The grant landscape has come on leaps and bounds in the last decade. Not only has the UK broadened its horizon to include societal innovation, but it has strengthened its regional focus to help communities and industries across the country.

Minc: the heart of Malmö’s startup ecosystem

Minc is the startup house of Malmö, right in the heart of the city. Established in 2002 by the City of Malmö, Minc has provided a platform for hundreds of entrepreneurs, specifically tech founders, aiming to make a positive impact on the world. Being a not-for-profit organisation, Minc exists for the good of the community, with the founders at the centre of its mission.

Levelling the field for SaaS startups

In a striking paradox, small-and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up an impressive 90% of all companies and contribute nearly two-thirds of global employment and GDP according the World Economic Forum. Yet, 67% of them struggle with resource constraints, short-term pressures, and limited expertise, making it hard to adopt the technology they need.

Strategies for navigating challenges and unlocking growth

The entrepreneurial journey is a thrilling yet challenging endeavour. Whether launching a startup, expanding your small business, or pursuing a passion project, success often hinges on your ability to adapt, innovate, and persevere.

Steven Bartlett’s podcast criticised for spreading health misinformation

A BBC investigation has revealed that Steven Bartlett, host of the Diary of a CEO podcast, has amplified harmful health misinformation, potentially undermining trust in conventional medicine.

How to support employee wellbeing this festive season

Many employees find themselves facing extra challenges at the turn of the calendar year.

Female tech founders perceived as less competent by job seekers

Female technology entrepreneurs struggle with recruitment because they are viewed as less competent and warm, and the startup perceived as less likely to grow or empower employees, finds new research from Mannheim Business School.

Marketing in 2025: winning in the attention economy

As we move into 2025, businesses of all sizes – from emerging startups to established industry leaders – face the challenge of capturing and maintaining consumer attention in an era of endless distractions.

ANYbotics raises additional $60 million

ANYbotics, a specialist in AI-driven robotic inspection solutions, has raised an additional $60 million, bringing its total funding to over $130 million.

Business travel crucial to driving and retaining business

New research from American Express finds that business travel is a crucial growth driver for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs), with over half (57%) of decision makers saying that employee trips over the past two years were for the explicit purpose of generating new business opportunities.

Scaling your startup to seven figures using social media
Scaling your startup to seven figures using social media

Let me take you back to 2017 – I stood as a young mother, with a dream to build a business that would change the future for my family. I didn’t have a marketing budget for my new cleaning business, so instead I planned to use social media to build a brand, attract more followers, and make some vital sales.

Report urges UK greentech companies to capitalise on Taiwan’s commitment to net zero

Taiwan’s ambitious drive to reduce its reliance on imported fuel and achieve its net zero targets is opening significant opportunities for UK renewable energy companies, according to a new report.

The things startups need to consider when thinking of branding

As someone who designs for startups, it’s clear that not everyone knows how to work with this group of founders.