As a Leadership Mental Health Advocate, Mentor and Professional Speaker, Gary Parsons openly discusses the challenges he’s faced growing a successful multi-award-winning business over the last 15 years.
On World Mental Health Day, Christine Husbands, Commercial Director, RedArc is advising employers to ensure their mental health provision is up to scratch.
Carve is a niche curated marketplace that helps customers find unique ceramic products from the best independent artisans in the UK.
The rising eCommerce industry has made it super important for brands to stay abreast of consumer behaviours and help them make the right decisions. Whether you are a startup or a growing eCommerce brand, following a bunch of marketing tactics can help you become successful in the long run. This handy guide will help you use the best eCommerce strategies for higher conversion rates. So, let’s get started!
About:Energy, an innovator in battery development software, has announced the opening of its new headquarters featuring a state-of-the-art test facility in Southwark, just a few hundred metres from the Thames and the City of London.
NEC X, the Silicon Valley-based venture studio powered by NEC’s advanced tech, has unveiled the seven promising startups selected for its Elev X! Ignite Batch 12 cohort. Since 2018, NEC X has played a key role in launching over 130 tech startups, transforming innovative concepts into scalable ventures.
RedTrack, an AI-powered analytics and automation platform for media buyers, has secured $3.2 million in Series A funding, led by LeadVentures with backing from InstaVC, IronWolfCapital, and angel investor Balazs Gandera. RedTrack’s platform currently tracks 60,000 ad accounts, generating over $2 billion in revenue for more than 800 businesses, including ecommerce stores and marketing agencies.
On World Mental Health Day, St John Ambulance, England’s first aid charity, has added its voice to global calls for workplaces to prioritise mental health first aid. This year’s theme is “Mental Health at Work,” highlighting the urgent need for businesses to act.
Sparklo, a global cleantech company, has hit a major milestone in its quest to transform recycling and promote sustainability. Over the past year, the company expanded its network of reverse vending machines (RVMs), known as Sparklomats, from 100 to more than 300 units across the MENA region.
WVC:E has released a significant report shedding light on the intersection of motherhood and the venture capital industry. Titled Investing in Women: The Untold Stories of Mothers in VC, the report compiles valuable data and perspectives from women working in European venture capital.
Fintech startup Permutable AI, known for its innovative use of artificial intelligence in financial markets, has launched its latest platform, Trading Co-Pilot. This tool is designed to offer real-time, AI-powered insights into financial markets, drawing on a range of global data sources.
Due diligence is the investigation of a person or business. In the context of M&A transactions, it involves the prospective buyer of a company or business gathering information about the target before making a commitment.
AI Transform, the UK AI conference specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is being held at The Slate in Coventry on 23rd October 2024. The event will bring together industry leaders, AI experts, and forward-thinking SME decision-makers to explore the transformative potential of AI for small businesses.
UK-based sponsorship insights platform, Luscid, has entered into a partnership with Canadian sponsorship and experiential marketing firm XMC to help brands in the region make more informed and impactful partnership decisions. This collaboration builds on Luscid’s earlier expansion into the APAC region.
New research from Mendix has found that low-code tools are no longer simply a tactical solution for departmental fixes, but a strategic enterprise enabler that supports digital transformation at an organisational level. 54% of respondents rank digital transformation as their leading low-code use case.
Growth Studio launches SELECT: accelerator programme focused on climate, biodiversity, and pollution
Growth Studio has announced the launch of its newest accelerator programme, SELECT by Growth Studio aimed at supporting startups tackling the triple planetary crisis.
Belgian startup AmphiStar, a startup in bio-based surfactant innovation, has announced the launch of AmphiCare and AmphiClean. Made entirely from organic waste and side streams, the newly launched products are the first ever fully upcycled biobased surfactants to enter the market.
The adoption of AI has skyrocketed in recent years as advancements in the industry have opened the door to new applications across industries and use cases. In fact, a report from McKinsey found that AI adoption rates hit their highest numbers in early 2024 with 72% of organisations reporting they have adopted the technology.
Recruitment firm Michael Page, part of the FTSE 250-listed PageGroup, has unveiled its 2025 Salary Guides, shedding light on the pressing issues in the UK hiring market.
When discussing startup success, the conversation often focuses on key ingredients like product strength, market timing, and securing the right investors. While these factors are crucial, there’s another often-overlooked element: the power of the team behind the business.
