More than half of UK SMEs missing rail savings

Recent findings from Trainline Business reveal that 63% of UK SMEs are not taking advantage of potential rail savings for business travel due to booking process delays and complexities.

Why branded merchandise should be part of onboarding

Ever walked into your new job on your first day, and instead of just receiving passwords, paperwork, and calendar invites, you’re greeted with a comfy company hoodie, t-shirt, or a slick embroidered cap?

Top office needs for 2024

As we navigate the evolving landscape of work, specialists in workplace design and strategy have identified the leading characteristics of office spaces for 2024.

Funding into UK tech startups dropped 18% in Q1 2024

Tracxn has unveiled its Geo Quarterly Report: UK Tech for the first quarter of 2024. Drawing from its database, the report sheds light on the dynamics within the UK tech sector.

Europe’s most promising cybersecurity startup

ONEKEY is Europe’s most promising startup in the field of cybersecurity: the jury of the ECSO Startup Award has chosen the Düsseldorf-based company as the winner of the ECSO Award.

Smart wearable device combats hair loss

niostem, a German healthtech startup, is ready to shake-up a rather static industry that has not seen any major innovation for the past 30 years.

UK SMBs experiencing a tsunami of cybersecurity warnings

UK SMBs witnessed a 37% increase in daily cybersecurity warnings over the last year, according to a study by cybersecurity provider, Censornet.

HOW TO CREATE THE PERFECT ENTRY for The Hustle Awards

The clock is ticking – the entry deadline closes on 5th April 2024, meaning there are just over a week left to enter the Hustle Awards…still enough time to work on your entry.

Bullet-proofing your finances: how SMEs can tackle cash flow issues

SMEs (Small-to-Medium-sized Enterprises) make up 99% of the firms in the UK and are the ‘lifeblood’ of our economy, but in recent years, SMEs have faced a number of challenges – from COVID-19 to rocketing inflation and plenty more.

Fiverr & Steven Bartlett partner to support UK SMBs

Fiverr International Ltd. has unveiled its latest initiative, ‘Break The Breakthrough’, in partnership with Steven Bartlett. This campaign aims to bolster the growth of UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

UK businesses lose £2.2bn to fear: call for P&L fear reporting

People can be motivated by a range of emotions, and a key one is driving corporate managers in today’s workplaces – fear.

Global angel investor survey: preferences, motivations, and advice

A recent survey by Angel Investment Network has unveiled insights into the attitudes, drivers, and counsel of angel investors globally.

SME XPO 2024 opens its doors to leading SMEs and startups

Taking place 23–24 April at ExCeL London, SME XPO promises to be a transformative event, bringing together leaders, founders, and entrepreneurs under one roof to network, collaborate, and grow their businesses.

First of its kind free course for UK’s neurodivergent entrepreneurs

A Brighton-based company is offering a first of its kind free course to 12 neurodivergent entrepreneurs, potentially helping the UK’s next Richard Branson to get started in business.

Brazilian startup Cromai wins third edition of South Summit Brazil

The startup Cromai was the winner of the third edition of the Startup Competition at South Summit Brazil, the leading meeting of the entrepreneurial ecosystem co-organised by IE University and the Government of Rio Grande do Sul, which was held from March 20 to 22 in the city of Porto Alegre.

Autism revealed to be more common in the UK than previously thought

The Department of Workplace and Pensions (DWP) recently released a government-backed review at the end of February that has laid out a vision for culture changes in workplaces across the country to help those with autism start and stay in employment.

Inbox Business Technologies announces strategic move to Saudi Arabia with AstroLabs

AstroLabs, the leading business expansion platform in the Gulf, announces its partnership with Inbox Business Technologies, a trailblazer in digital integration and IT services. This collaboration is set to fortify the IT services and consulting sector in Saudi Arabia, aligning with the Kingdom’s vigorous digitisation and technological transformation efforts. 

Rapid innovation is the only way to compete in the battle for skilled employees

The UK is facing an unprecedented skills shortage, with the latest government statistics revealing that 9.25 million people aged 16-64 are currently out of the workforce. As a result, employers have a dwindling pool of talent to select from to plug skills gaps.

City firm has big plans to support UK SMEs and early stage companies

Trying to trade shares in unlisted companies doesn’t come without a few headaches. JP Jenkins, powered by InfinitX technology, could potentially end decades of frustration and address calls from the government for pension funds to give more support to ‘fast growth’ firms.

Using AI to scale-up? How to avoid regulatory blocks

AI has the potential to bring huge growth at a rapid pace to scaling businesses. But there are a range of legal issues to bear in mind.