How to create a high-value personal brand for your startup

When it comes to branding, many startup founders know that it’s crucial to success, but get their priorities all wrong.

Opportunities and trends for tech talent with a global talent visa

My name is Olga. For the past two years, as a co-founder of Ready Visa, an immigration boutique and platform, I’ve helped tech talent relocate under the UK Global Talent Visa programme.

Building a brand with purpose: why startups need strategy, not just speed

There is no question; in an increasingly saturated market, the startup journey has never been more precarious. Recent data shows that startup failures in the US are up to 60% year-over-year, with European markets facing similar risks. At Unfound Studio, we believe that the difference between success and failure for startups lies in one fundamental asset: a robust and thoughtful brand strategy.

From student to startup co-founder – and intern to mentor – in five years

Earlier this year, my co-founders and I officially launched the startup we recently built. It’s hard to believe it. I only graduated from college in 2019.

Best ice-breakers for UK shoppers: how to build loyalty from the get-go

Consumer attention and loyalty have never been so hard to capture. According to a recent report, 58% of consumers feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of brands available. To cut through, brands must kick start their relationships in a memorable way that speaks to their customers’ situation.

Top Startups in Manchester 2024

Each year, LinkedIn reveals its Top 20 UK Startups list, alongside highlighting top emerging companies from various cities across the country. In Manchester, the top five startups are distinguished not only for their rapid growth but also for capturing significant attention and developing innovative solutions that are shaping the future of their industries.

Profilr to change job recruitment in the UK service industry

Profilr, a recruitment platform combining the swipe-and-match functionality of dating apps with the professional networking approach of LinkedIn, is gearing up to launch in the UK. Aiming to shake up the recruitment process in the service industry, Profilr promises a seamless experience for both job seekers and employers.

Round Treasury secures $2.1M to simplify treasury management for founders and CFOs

Round Treasury, an all-in-one banking and treasury platform built for founders and CFOs, has secured $2.1 million in a pre-seed funding round. Passion Capital, known for backing Monzo Bank, Tide Banking, and GoCardless, led the round, with additional investment from Tiny VC, Ascension, Samos Investments, and Entrepreneur First.

Workplace wellbeing efforts barely scratching surface of wellbeing crisis

Nearly three-quarters of businesses now provide employee wellbeing programmes, yet 83% of professionals reported experiencing mental health struggles at work within the past year, with over a quarter facing these challenges frequently.

GaiaLens wins FinTech Scotland Innovation Call to enhance greenwashing analytics

FinTech Scotland has revealed the winners of its “Shaping the Future of ESG in Financial Services” initiative, with GaiaLens, a sustainability analytics firm from London, standing out among the successful applicants.

SMBs significant savings with Lemon and Shawbrook Bank

Lemon announces the launch of its new financing product, in collaboration with Shawbrook Bank. The product is designed to unlock new deals and improve cash flow for Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) vendors, whilst also saving small-to-medium sized businesses (SMBs) a significant amount of money on their SaaS spending. 

Crypto Quantique Attopsemi partner to simplify implementation of PUF tech in MCUs and SoCs

Crypto Quantique, a provider of quantum-driven security for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced a collaboration with Attopsemi Technology, a provider of One-Time Programmable (OTP) intellectual property based in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

4 Strategies to Work with Your ADHD Brain for Business Growth

Becca Brighty, a Business Psychologist, ADHD coach, and founder of ADHD Impact, dedicates her work to helping fellow ADHD entrepreneurs understand how their brains are wired and how to thrive both personally and professionally.

SME worker wages up 8.2% in a year

Wages for full-time workers at British SMEs experienced a significant 8.2% rise over the past year, according to the first real-time salary report focused on these businesses. Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Employment Report analysed payroll data from 90,000 employees at SMEs across the UK, covering firms with up to 500 workers.

Zoom unveils AI-first work platform innovations

Zoom has unveiled new AI-first work platform innovations for Zoom Workplace and Zoom Business Services that will transform team communication, collaboration, and productivity and help customers get more done. 

Europe’s spacetech funding gap threatens industry

Europe is at risk of missing out on innovative early-stage spacetech companies if it continues its current rate of capital allocation.

Struggling with GTM? Discover the power of on-demand marketing

In the startup world, ideas are cheap. What transforms a fleeting spark into a world-changing phenomenon? Bold vision and relentless execution. While most founders obsess over R&D, meticulously crafting their groundbreaking products, they often overlook a crucial element needed for lift-off: marketing.

New Digital Mental Health service to provide fast access to mental health support

Simplyhealth, the Health Plan provider, has teamed up with Spectrum.Life to offer its customers their new Digital Mental Health service to address the current mental health crisis facing the nation.  All Simplyhealth customers will have access as part of their Health Plan.

It’s time to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to workplace mental health

Despite growing awareness, there remains significant ignorance and stigma surrounding workplace mental health, as well as a lack of access to personalised support. This World Mental Health Day (10 October), Glenn Mason, Head of Adult Services at Onebright, focuses on the need to move away from a one-size-fits-all approach to provide employees with the right support.

Empower employees to take responsibility for their own mental health

This World Mental Health Day, on Thursday 10th October 2024, Towergate Health & Protection is urging employers to take decisive action. With this year’s theme, “It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace”, the company is advocating for businesses to equip their employees with the tools and skills they need to take control of their mental wellbeing.