The percentage of UK small business predicting growth for the final three-months of 2024 remains at the two-year high of last quarter (35%) – with significant upturns in growth forecasts across the North, the Midlands, and among younger businesses – according to new research from Novuna Business Finance.
Are you a startup looking to revolutionise your production process? CNC machining might be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. Discover how this technology can boost efficiency, cut costs and help you compete with the big players. From rapid prototyping to small-batch production, CNC machining is transforming the startup landscape.
Research from Towergate Employee Benefits reveals that one in five employers (20%) anticipate a growing need for female-specific support, particularly for menopause-related issues. In light of World Menopause Day on 18th October, the organisation is urging businesses to assess how they can meet this rising demand and provide effective support for employees navigating menopause.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces warnings that the UK risks losing a significant number of owner-managed businesses if tax hikes are introduced in Labour’s upcoming Budget, according to new research commissioned by professional services firm Evelyn Partners.
Throughout my 20 years working in and around European startups, I’ve always looked to the UK market for inspiration, collaboration, and, of course, investment. At Ryte, we successfully raised funds from UK-based Octopus Ventures. Led by their partner Paul Davidson, we experienced firsthand the immense value that cross-border collaboration can bring.
Activity among SME manufacturing businesses saw a decline in September, although confidence in future growth remained high, according to the latest NatWest SME Growth Tracker.
A mental health crisis is unfolding among young women. At wonderwork, an ethical marketing agency, we see the critical work that needs to be done within our industry to address the harmful narratives and unrealistic expectations that contribute to this crisis.
SKL.vc is set to debut its B2C Launch Camp, a programme designed to give aspiring entrepreneurs a risk-free environment to explore their business ideas without dipping into personal savings.
Has your marketing fallen flat lately? Are you bored of using the same messages over and over? Do you need to inject something new and fresh into the way you talk about yourself?
dottxt, an emerging platform designed to enhance interactions with large language models (LLMs), has successfully raised $11.9 million across its Pre-Seed and Seed funding rounds, all within just over seven months.
CEOs face sleepwalking into reputational disaster through a concerning over-confidence which masks inadequate crisis planning to mitigate modern day risks, new research shows.
“Talent is the driving force behind tech.” Or so we are told. Yes, someone with the right skillset is critical when it comes to scaling up a startup. But, and I can’t stress this enough, so is their mindset. And that mindset is shaped by you. The leader. The co-founder or the CEO.
There were many reasons The King’s Speech could have been draped with discern, doubt and incredulity, as the cracks in the creaking NHS continued to deepen and wild election-based promises faded into insignificance. Yet, that address, even without Colin Firth’s involvement, instilled a surprising level of optimism. For the first time, it seemed genuinely plausible that the words broadcast across the country from the new monarch actually held some promise.
The duty on employers to make reasonable adjustments for disabled job applicants and employees was introduced by the Equality Act 2010. More commonly now termed as ‘workplace adjustments’, these refer to making changes to the way someone does their job to help remove the barriers they may experience.
eBay has announced the global expansion of its Circular Fashion Fund (CFF), aimed at helping fashion startups scale circular solutions across the entire lifecycle – from production to disposal, including rental and repair services. Applications for the fund are now open and will close on 15th November 2024. Eligible startups and small businesses can apply via eBay’s website.
Canvas Offices, a leading provider of flexible workspaces in the UK, has announced its latest project in partnership with real estate powerhouse Hagag Group. Slated to open in spring 2025, this new development marks Canvas Offices’ largest undertaking yet, building on the success of their restored period property at 88 Kingsway, Holborn.
TravelPerk, a global business travel management platform, has released new findings on how UK professionals feel about the potential use of AI avatars in the workplace. Despite some reservations, 91% of respondents said they would be open to delegating meeting tasks to an AI avatar.
Absenteeism affects all workplaces and costs them a significant amount in lost time and productivity. It is estimated 4.8 days a year are lost per employee in the UK, the highest rate of absenteeism in a decade. And it is important to note that this is not referring to authorised days off for holiday or sickness but rather the unexpected and unscheduled days or hours lost to other causes.
Zerve, a platform designed for data science and AI development, announced a seed round of $7.6 million, led by Paladin Capital Group. Other backers included existing investor Elkstone and notable angel investors like Rob Hickey, former Executive Vice President of Engineering at DataRobot.
autone, the AI-powered platform helping retailers transform their business through optimal inventory management, has raised a $17 million Series A funding round led by General Catalyst.
