A penny saved is a penny gained: tips for selecting a financial ERP system

Selecting a flexible and adaptive financial ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system is essential for businesses of all sizes to succeed in the technological age. Think of it as a powerful tool that streamlines processes, improves efficiency, and provides valuable insights to help businesses make better decisions. Vladimir Linev, CFO at Reliz recommends how to find a decent financial ERP system that will meet the needs of the business and support its growth.

Sen’s successful launch to the International Space Station

On March 21, 2024, UK spacetech startup Sen embarked on its mission to broadcast live 4K footage of Earth, launching towards the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX supply vessel.

Stix Mindfulness: the journey for mental wellbeing

In today’s world, where mental health and wellbeing are vital to ensuring long term happiness and better career outcomes, learning to identify and deal with key stressors is an essential tool to have in any person’s toolbelt. But, what about the mental wellbeing of children?

BTA Award Winners UK 2024

UK Black Business Show has announced the winners of the Black Tech Achievement Awards 2024, held on Friday, March 15th, at the illustrious JW Marriott Grosvenor House. Sponsored by JP Morgan & Salesforce, this event celebrates excellence and innovation within the Black tech community, recognising outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry.

Hoopsy: bringing health and sustainability together

Startups are a unique breed, where passion, innovation, and the daily grind intersect. One such startup that embodies this spirit is Hoopsy, a company on a mission to change home-based testing kits by eliminating single-use plastics

Healthcare Worsened in Last Year: Businesses key to employee health support

A recent study by YuLife, a technology-focused insurance firm dedicated to inspiring life, has revealed a concerning trend in the UK’s healthcare standards. This research, conducted in partnership with YouGov, indicates a widespread perception of decline, with approximately 73% of UK adults believing healthcare standards have deteriorated throughout their lifetimes, including 55% who feel the decline has been significant. Moreover, 59% of adults in the UK perceive a worsening in healthcare standards over just the past year.

One in eight SME owners use online influencers to boost sales and marketing

New insights from iwoca, one of the largest lenders to small businesses in Europe, highlight an emerging trend where SMEs are leveraging social media influencers for marketing purposes.

6 Steps to Shaping Every Business Decision for Success and Fulfilment

As a business strategist and coach, I can spot a startup owner who has lost sight of their purpose a mile away. Often, they’re consumed with the pursuit of success over meaningful fulfilment; more frequently, it’s simply that it has all got too much for them.

x+why launch whydesign for sustainable workspace design

Flexible workspace specialist x+why is launching a new in-house design division, whydesign, dedicated to crafting sustainable, aesthetically driven office environments.

What’s Best to Go Public in 2024: IPO, Direct Listing, or SPAC?

Marking a resurgence after a prolonged period of sluggish activity in the public market, IPO deals made in January 2024 alone exceeded the $1 billion mark.

The Oxford Science Park announces further expansion and appoints DTRE as agents

The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), a global specialist for science and technology firms, has engaged DTRE alongside Cushman & Wakefield as joint advisors to oversee the leasing of more than 600,000 sq. ft. of office and lab space, in addition to future developments surpassing 650,000 sq. ft.

Bioniq: making multivitamins for the individual

“ I was born in a family where you either become a professional athlete, or you become a poet or a writer.” Co-founder and CEO of Bioniq Vadim Fedotov tells Startups Magazine. Although sports and writing don’t really seem to relate, to reach excellence in either requires a certain quality. Fedotov chose to become an athlete, but following a career cut short by injury, he turned that pursuit for quality to his next passion: health. First focusing on his own, then on health as a whole, this saw Fedotov found a startup offering ‘the world’s most personalised supplements.”

Flowpay Secures Over €2 Million for SME Finance Tech Expansion

The Czech fintech startup Flowpay has leveraged predictive AI models, automation, and Embedded Finance to enhance access to operational funding for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

BackHug: giving consumers control to treat their back pain
BackHug: giving consumers control to treat their back pain

If you’ve ever had backpain, you know its no fun. Social occasions, exercise, work, the shadow of back pain hangs over all of them. But not only is the fear of a flare-up real, but should one occur, then the costs, both physical and material, can be devastating. In the UK, reports highlight how lower back pain costs the country’s National Health Service nearly £5 billion annually from GP appointments alone.

TAKING BACK CONTROL OF STRESS

Let’s face it, stress is part of life. No matter what stage of life we are in, it is human nature to carry some stress with us. How many times have you said or heard the words “I am stressed today” or something similar?

How to train your mind and become mentally fit

Founders have neglected their mental fitness for too long. With the rise of chronic stress, overwhelm and burnout/depression – this is becoming an urgent concern. In some cases, it’s meant founders have had to close down their company. The mental fitness of a founder is the cornerstone of sustainable professional and personal success.

VCs: More than just capital

Securing funding for your startup marks a pivotal moment, but the true measure of success lies in the growth and scale achieved thereafter. This is driven by the investors’ return target, which for institutional investors is typically 5-10x. Therefore, raising investment from a venture capital (VC) fund is not appropriate for all businesses.

First Neuralink brain-chip patient successfully plays online chess
First Neuralink brain-chip patient successfully plays online chess

Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup, Neuralink, has shown its first patient moving a cursor on a computer using the implanted device.

1 in 5 employees work from home to avoid irritating co-workers

One in five (21%) employees are choosing to work from home more often to avoid annoying behaviour of co-workers, with a quarter (25%) of senior managers abandoning their offices to dodge irritating staff.

Bank of England inflates IT budget to £100m

Official figures disclose that the Bank of England (BoE) has escalated its IT budget to almost £100 million.