80% of Gen Z demand workplace mentorship amid Great Resignation pushback

A growing number of Gen Z professionals are expressing a desire to return to the office more frequently, with 80% seeking in-person mentoring and learning opportunities that remote work cannot fully provide.

LONDON SMEs LOSING £28 BILLION ANNUALLY DUE TO INADEQUATE BROADBAND

Despite the widespread availability of gigabit connectivity across London, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the capital continue to struggle with slow and unreliable broadband. High costs and complex procurement processes are deterring many SMEs from securing the reliable internet services they need, creating a significant barrier to productivity, innovation, and competitiveness.

Over half of entrepreneurs may leave Britain if Labour raises Capital Gains Tax

A recent survey by Helm, a UK based entrepreneur network, revealed that 60% of its members are contemplating leaving the country to avoid a potential rise in Capital Gains Tax (CGT).

“It’s okay to use the word ‘suicide’,” says RedArc on World Suicide Prevention Day

In light of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10th September 2024, Christine Husbands, Commercial Director at RedArc, emphasises the importance of offering support to those struggling with mental health in order to prevent crises from escalating.

Xiphera unveils quantum-resilient hardware security for space applications

Xiphera, a Finnish startup specialising in hardware-based security solutions, has unveiled a project to develop quantum-resilient Authenticated Boot and Hardware Root of Trust systems for space-grade semiconductor architectures.

Employment tribunals: a solicitor’s guide for employers

Employment tribunals can be long, costly, stressful and risk damaging the reputation of both employee and employer when workplace relations turn sour.

easyJet and JetZero partner to develop blended wing body aircraft for commercial aviation

easyJet has partnered with JetZero to develop an innovative blended-wing aircraft, promising up to 50% lower fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions compared to traditional tube-and-wing designs. These future aircrafts also hold the potential to be hydrogen-powered.

Hello Inside Raises €1.65m to Transform Women’s Metabolic Health with CGM Data

Hello Inside, a metabolic health service using Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) technology tailored for women, has secured €1.65 million in seed funding.

Kuva Space and Isaware’s Sunstorm CubeSat Successfully Completes Mission and Re-enters Earth’s Atmosphere

Finnish company Kuva Space, specialising in hyperspectral microsatellites and AI-powered insights, announced the successful conclusion of the Sunstorm CubeSat mission.

Melt&Marble completes successful demo-scale fermentation for designer fats

Melt&Marble, known for its precision-engineered designer fats, has reached a significant breakthrough by scaling its fat fermentation process to volumes in the tens of thousands of litres.

Quod Orbis partners with Archer to help businesses bolster security, compliance and risk

London-based firm Quod Orbis, specialising in Continuous Controls Monitoring (CCM), announced a new collaboration with Archer, a global name in integrated risk management.

The Benefits of Mindset Coaching for CEOs

Having risen to the rank of CEO, you would think that we’re doing things right, would you not? Well, I have to say that all too often the answer is no. As a CEO myself, who mentors other CEOs in achieving their full potential, I frequently witness a lack of clarity and focus in my clients.

The Role of a Transformation Advisor, Empowering Women Leaders in Corporate Environments

The role of a Transformation Advisor has become increasingly crucial in today’s evolving corporate world. They are not only consultants but catalysts for change, helping organisations navigate complex transformations while ensuring that all voices, especially those of underrepresented groups, are heard.

£150,000 Available to Support a North West Entrepreneur

An opportunity to secure £150,000 in funding, advertising, and resource support is now open to entrepreneurs from less advantaged backgrounds outside of London, thanks to Havas Boost, an entrepreneurship programme launched by Havas Media Network UK.

UK Tech Analyst Urges Businesses to Appoint Chief Sustainability Technology Officers

TechMarketView, a tech analyst and advisory firm, has provided a preview of its upcoming 2024 Sustainability Technology Activity Index, which highlights key trends shaping the sustainability landscape. The Index, which analyses market movements across 1,450 global software and IT service providers and tech users, reveals that sustainability is poised to drive a new wave of innovation at the crossroads of business operations, technology, and environmental stewardship.

Debunking misconceptions: what we get wrong about the know, like, and trust factor in marketing

A diamond may be forever.

But let’s take a moment to consider the staying power of the ‘know, like, and trust factor’ in business too. If I had a penny for every time I’ve heard that little marketing chestnut, I’d be sitting on my yacht right now.

Nominations open for ‘The Fintech Power 50 2025’

Nominations are now open for The Fintech Power 50 2025, the annual guide showcasing the most influential and innovative companies, along with visionary leaders shaping the future of the fintech industry.

Navigating the route to success for startups

The pace of change in the modern era is unprecedented, driven by technology advances in existing markets and the emergence and growth of new markets enabled by advanced semiconductor technologies and AI allowing applications to gather, process, and interpret enormous amounts of data to provide insights.

If you’re not p*ssing anyone off, you’re not doing your job right

In the angry world of the internet, it’s impossible to avoid p*ssing people off – so you might as well stop worrying about it.

Are you speaking your customers’ language?

Have you noticed what it feels like when you read something – an email, a social media post, a brochure, an ad – that really speaks to you? It moves you on some level. It makes you think this brand gets me. That is what brilliant marketing does. It speaks to your target audience almost viscellary.