Nory launches Nory Capital to provide secure and flexible financing for the hospitality industry

Nory, the AI-driven operating system tailored for the hospitality sector, unveiled its new initiative, Nory Capital, in partnership with YouLend.

Digital PR for startup companies: content ideas to get media coverage

For startups, standing out is about more than just innovative products or services – it’s about mastering the strategies to capture media attention. The challenge? Securing media coverage that elevates your startup above the noise of the digital age. 

Research platform Prolific calls for ethical standards to be set for AI workers

Prolific has published an industry-first study through its Participant Wellbeing report, aimed at promoting the mental wellbeing of AI taskers.

Why startups need an insurance reboot

Startups are the backbone of innovation in the UK, driving economic growth and job creation. From tech disruptors to social enterprises, these ventures inject vitality and diversity into our business landscape – so must be robustly supported. Yet startups are grappling with a widespread problem that exposes them to significant financial risk: underinsurance.

Madeira: the digital nomad hotspot

Madeira, the hotspot for digital nomads, is a picturesque archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean.

Simplifying shipping for SMEs: a Q&A with ShipStation

ShipStation is Auctane’s comprehensive online shipping solution for small and medium-sized e-commerce businesses. Acting as a centralised hub, ShipStation allows businesses to efficiently manage and ship orders across various channels.

UMi to deliver the new government Business Support Service for SMEs

UMi has secured a contract with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) to spearhead the new Business Support Service, striving to assist the growth and success of SMEs in England.

multifi Announces Strategic Integration with Plaid to transform Financial Access for UK SMEs

Multifi, a specialist in business finance innovation, has unveiled its strategic collaboration with Plaid, a key data network facilitating the digital financial ecosystem.

57% of Companies Risk Inadequate Support by Offering Identical Benefits to Overseas and UK Employees

Towergate Health & Protection’s latest study unveils that 57% of businesses with international staff are exposing themselves to potential challenges by extending the same health and wellbeing benefits to employees overseas as they do to those in the UK.

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.

Interactive Online Tool Aids Sole Traders with Basis Period Reform Reporting

Sole traders who need to comply with the new requirement to report their profits at the end of the tax year can access a new GOV.UK interactive tool to help them navigate the changes.

I gave up being a pro athlete to build sports tech startups: Here’s what I learnt
I gave up being a pro athlete to build sports tech startups: Here’s what I learnt

Balancing life as a globally competitive triathlete with a media career and a new addition to the family was as exhilarating as it was challenging. This juggling act honed my skills in time management and prioritisation, laying the groundwork for my venture into the startup world.

Expert, sales, numbers, and markets: assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your business

In early-stage businesses, there are three types of companies: those created by experts, those created by salespeople, and those created by numbers people.

The What, Why and How of Digital Sovereignty for Small Businesses

As organisations continue to move their businesses to the cloud for scalability, reduced costs and improved performance, the idea of ‘digital sovereignty’ is becoming increasingly important.

Navigating Critical Change: Devising a plan for when you get metaphorically punched in the face

Strategy gets a bad rap, and in many cases, it’s self-inflicted and has earned that reputation. You may have had your fingers burnt, wasted money on it, or just have perceptions of it being a misdirection of your precious resources, completely impractical or unrealistic due to the realities of a fledgling business.

This article is part 1 of 10 in the series Navigating Critical Change
Hat-trick of award recognition for accessibility startup

The Leeds-based startup IMAGINaiTION has achieved recognition in Insider Media Yorkshire’s 42 Under 42 awards and has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories of the North East, Yorkshire & the Humber final of the StartUp Awards.

UK SMEs Urged to Develop Cloud Disaster Recovery Plans Amid Cyber Threats

Cybercrime is a significant issue for businesses of all sizes in the UK. Although we usually hear more about cybersecurity incidents impacting large businesses, smaller businesses are also a target.

Hiring freezes and cost-cutting lead to further job market slide

Economic instability, marked by hiring freezes and cost-cutting measures, has led to a downturn in the job market, with recruitment analysts noting a significant and ongoing drop in permanent job placements.

Hokodo secures €100m debt facility to facilitate €1.5bn of B2B transactions over next 2 years

Hokodo, a provider of digital payment terms solutions, has unveiled a new €100 million debt facility from Viola Credit, a worldwide credit investment manager dedicated to fostering growth within the innovation economy.