Fiverr has unveiled its new Financial Services Vertical, recognising the financial sector’s significant influence on the global economy and addressing the rising demand for roles such as fractional CFOs. This initiative aims to support a new wave of startups and entrepreneurs.
There’s a longstanding reputation of what founders look like. We must be all-absorbed by our work, have a 5-9 before our 9-5, routinely forget the names of the new marketing assistant or junior executive, and be a dragon in the boardroom – like that’s all a good thing!
As the country braces for an anticipated “painful” Budget this autumn, fresh research from independent SME funder Bibby Financial Services (BFS) highlights that UK SMEs see tax incentives and access to finance as crucial for unlocking growth.
Many companies have a talented workforce consisting of individuals with remarkable skills and insights, yet some may face challenges navigating the traditional office environment. In this article, Dan Kentley, Head of Specialist Services at Onebright, discusses how companies can seek neurodiversity employee support.
Turneo, a traveltech startup specialising in experiential hospitality, has announced the closing of a €2 million seed funding round. The round was led by Bessemer Venture Partners, with additional backing from Underline Ventures.
Embracing the Ten Commandments of Gratitude and becoming a gratitude hunter is key to finding peace in life, especially for tech founders navigating the high-stakes world of startups. Shifting from overthinking to overt-thinking and attracting limitless possibilities can transform your entire outlook helping you maintain balance in both your personal and professional life.
OX Delivers has announced plans to nearly double its UK workforce, initiating a recruitment drive for various skilled roles at its West Midlands headquarters. This expansion aligns with the company’s next phase in developing its next-generation electric truck, where these roles will be key to scaling up continuous truck production.
Terence Mauri, a world-leading expert on the future of leadership and Thinkers50 author, argues that as the world evolves faster, every startup founder needs to prepare their business for tomorrow. Here’s how.
Feldspar, the UK-based technology company, has announced three senior appointments to its newly formed board of directors, including the role of chairperson.
In today’s competitive business landscape, as a startup business owner, you must constantly seek innovative ways to stand out and succeed. A new powerful yet ethical strategy is the use of the science of Ethical Persuasion.
DeepDrive, an electric motor company known for its focus on efficiency, performance, and sustainability, has secured an oversubscribed €30 million Series B funding round. Leitmotif, an independent venture capital firm with a focus on decarbonisation investments in the US and Europe, led the round.
Skillsoft, a platform known for its focus on transformative learning, has released a study examining the current landscape of workplace skills and talent development. The research, which surveyed 2,500 full-time employees across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and India, highlighted a significant skills gap in the workforce.
French AI startup Mistral has launched its first multimodal model, Pixtral 12B, capable of processing both text and images.
Worksmart is marking its sixth anniversary, celebrating six years of transforming the work-life balance for local professionals with its premium serviced offices in the heart of Cheshire.
Ah, the “entrepreneurial mindset”, do you have it, do you wish you had it, do you know what it is, do you even care, and what does it mean for how you find and maintain success in your emerging startup?
A new analysis commissioned by Thermology Health, a medtech spin-out from the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), revealed that its technology for screening and detecting diabetic foot ulcers could significantly improve patient outcomes and save the NHS more than £200 million annually over the next five years.
Fintech startups are playing a key role in transforming the financial landscape, offering innovative solutions that challenge traditional banking and financial services. The startups in this field have leveraged technology to create products and services that cater to the evolving needs of consumers and businesses, and a big trend
International Equal Pay Day is celebrated every year on the 18th September. It represents the longstanding efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value. The day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for equality and the need to bridge this divide.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ) have launched applications for their upcoming Reverse Pitch events – a dynamic initiative that brings together government and startups to drive digital transformation and enhance the citizen experience.
Turning an idea into a real product and protecting the associated intellectual property (IP) is not cheap, so how can you make your desired outcome into reality? Dr Florence Albert, Patent Attorney at Albright IP, looks at some options.
