Technophobia threatening the future of SMEs

Experts from TelephoneSystems.Cloud have raised concerns that the reluctance to embrace new technologies is constraining small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK.

STARTUP OLÉ TAKES PLACE IN MIAMI DURING TECHNOLOGY WEEK, AS A SPANISH EVENT OF REFERENCE

The first edition of Startup OLÉ in the US city will take place from 15 to 16 April 2024, with the participation of more than 100 top speakers, 69 startups and scaleups and nearly 500 attendees.

Blackfinch Ventures Accelerates Tech Growth with over £12m invested as Tax Year Concludes

In the financial year 2023/24, Blackfinch Ventures invested more than £12 million in a diverse range of early-stage and growth-stage companies, reinforcing its commitment to the UK’s burgeoning tech economy.

5 essential reasons employers need to invest in mental health training for managers

Work-related stress and burnout are currently costing the UK economy £28 billion a year, according to data and economic modelling from AXA UK and the Centre for Business and Economic Research.

What is a Seed Fund?
What is a seed fund?

The entrepreneurial journey is fraught with challenges, yet it offers the exhilarating potential of turning innovative ideas into tangible businesses. At the heart of this journey lies the quest for initial financing, with seed funding acting as the cornerstone for aspiring startups.

The best startup dating apps in the UK

Dating apps in the UK have become the norm. It is no longer ‘weird’ to have met your partner on Tinder, Hinge, or any of the other dating apps that are out there.

Employment Hero acquisition enables fully automated payroll solution

Global employment management platform, Employment Hero, has announced the acquisition of Employment Innovations, one of the largest managed payroll providers in the world.

UK businesses fear Artificial Intelligence

UK businesses are lacking the confidence to use AI for their financial operations, according to one of Europe’s leading spend management platforms, Pleo.

Tritek Consulting launches flagship AI training course following 200% growth

Tritek Consulting, a provider in the recruitment, training, and consulting realms within the technology industry, has unveiled significant enhancements to its training offerings in response to a 200% surge in growth.

Co-founder conflict – the silent killer of startups
Co-founder conflict – the silent killer of startups

We all know a staggering 65% of startups fold due to co-founder conflicts, but rarely do co-founders know how to tackle this silent killer.

Carrar Raises $5.3M to Deliver Commercial Battery Modules for EVs that Triple Battery Lifetime

Carrar, a specialist in battery modules and thermal management systems for electric vehicles (EVs), has successfully concluded its $5.3 million Series A financing round.

STARTUP OLÉ LATAM ROADSHOW SUCCESSFULLY ACCELERATES IBERO-AMERICAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION IN CHILE

The sixth edition of Europe’s leading event for entrepreneurship and technological innovation in Latin America took place in Santiago de Chile on 9 April. Beeing Company was the winner of the pitch competition, while Securetia and Innova Space came second and third, respectively.

Pactio raises $14m Series A to digitise private markets

Pactio, a platform in digital infrastructure for the private markets, has announced a successful $14 million (£11 million) Series A funding round, led by EQT Ventures.

Insurance providers must help SMEs amidst a decline in economic activity

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) drive economic growth, provide employment opportunities and open new markets. The turnover for SMEs in the UK was £2.4 trillion in 2023, 53% of the total turnover of private businesses.

Entrepreneur community Legacy Club rebrands to power next stage of growth

Legacy Club, an entrepreneur community in London, is undergoing a transformation with a new purpose, vision, and rebranded identity, marking a significant development in its journey.

The Quest for Immortality: How Entrepreneurs Strive to Leave a Lasting Legacy

As you grow your business, wouldn’t it be great to think there was a way to extend your life, freeing time to appreciate your accomplishments or lengthen your legacy runway? Imagine having an additional fifty years, or even a century, perhaps.

How to budget for marketing activities in the new tax year

The start of the new financial year is the ideal time for businesses of all sizes to establish a marketing budget for the coming twelve months.

Revolutionising software testing with Gen AI and Guy Arieli 

In the evolving tech landscape, Delaware-based BlinqIO, co-founded by Guy Arieli, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for enhancing software quality and efficiency, leverages Generative AI to offer round-the-clock testing services. 

Report reveals opportunities in Japan for UK quantum computing firms

A recent study sheds light on the potential for UK quantum computing firms in Japan, a nation ramping up investment to foster the commercial use of quantum computing across various sectors, including chemistry, financial services, and logistics optimisation.

New Co-creative Approach from National Innovation Programme Could Set a New Blueprint for Levelling Up

Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation – it happens when people, places and purpose come together.