Dealing with stress as an entrepreneur: part two

In the first article in this series, we discussed identifying your problems and then linking those problems to the six factors that increase stress as the first step in a simple three step process to dealing with stress.

Integrated Graphene Expands Global Reach with New COO Appointment

Integrated Graphene has announced the appointment of Andrew Lacey to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer.

Gut health test startup ZOE announces cuts

Gut health test startup ZOE has announced it is cutting its costs by 20%, which means employee numbers will also be cut.

AI Skills Gap putting Public Sector projects in jeopardy, according to Salesforce

The AI skills gap is impeding public sector projects, with 60% identifying the shortage as their primary challenge to implementation, according to research by Salesforce.

Tramshed Tech Launch Female Founder Investor Readiness Programme in Partnership with British Business Bank

Tramshed Tech, a female-founded innovation hub in Wales, is delighted to announce the launch of its Female Founder Investor Readiness Programme in partnership with the British Business Bank.

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

In the 2023/24 financial year, Blackfinch Ventures invested over £12 million across a variety of early and growth stage companies, strengthening its commitment to the UK’s burgeoning tech economy.

UK FinTech Funding Falls 15% in Q1 2024 Due to Drop in Seed-Stage Investments

Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Geo Quarterly Report: UK FinTech Q1 2024. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the UK FinTech space.

SmartCap’s Green Fund changes investment focus

SmartCap has revised the terms of the Green Fund Direct Investment Programme, which is dedicated to green technology startups.

Trident IoT Completes $10M Fundraising Round; Welcomes Todd Pedersen to Board

Trident IoT, a silicon provider and RF technology company focused on decreasing time-to-market for manufacturers of connected devices, announced the completion of a $10 million fundraising round.

Strategic PR for Startups: Addressing Key Challenges in 2024

Public relations can prove to be quite tricky. While it may appear straightforward from an outsider’s perspective, in reality, it undergoes continuous changes, much like any other sector influenced by digitalisation.

Navigating the investment landscape – three questions your startup should ask

In 2023, the UK’s startup ecosystem was valued at just under $1 trillion, making it one of the most valuable in the world.

What You Should Know About the Venture Fund Business Model

Many entrepreneurs seeking venture capital funding should fully understand the decision-making process and how funds in a VC firm operate. Let’s explore why valuations are crucial for the investment committee and how mathematics works in the VC world.

Voi unveils new scooter: the Voiager 7

Mobility startup Voi, producing e-scooters and bikes, has unveiled  it’s new scooter model, the Voiager 7.

How to rebrand your startup

Earlier this year, Honest Mobile launched its rebrand. That quarter, brand search volumes increased by 67% compared to the previous. And, as we know, brand is a long-term game: this is just the beginning.

Why marketing experimentation can help small businesses thrive in a volatile economy

Recent ONS figures suggest that the UK economy continues to experience mixed fortunes, and while a marked recession doesn’t look likely, it will take some time to return to strong growth.

Barclays leads Funding Xchange Series B funding round

Barclays lead FXE’s Series B funding round, which is open to a consortium of FXE clients.

Large businesses floundering to tackle cyber threats

New research conducted by IDEE has uncovered that managing cyber security poses a greater challenge for large businesses compared to their smaller counterparts.

Accel leads $20m round in Sprinto as it helps businesses build trust through its platform

Companies are increasingly under pressure to prioritise security risks and align with security and privacy standards. Failure to comply can lead to a loss of business, substantial regulatory fines, and reputational damage.

Tech giants announce participation at revamped London Tech Week 2024

IBM and Microsoft have been first to confirm their participation as partners in a revamped London Tech Week 2024, which will see the event double in size and attendance versus the 2023 edition.

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.