10 Key Benefits to Implementing Horizontal Management Principles

As we move toward the 2030s, horizontal management is a rapidly growing trend. Also known as “flat” management, it emphasises an organisation’s structure with fewer middle managerial layers, fostering a more inclusive, adaptable, and team-oriented environment.

Koba signs first flex location in Manchester

Koba, the flexible workspace company known for creating premium, evidence-based sustainable workplaces, is launching its first UK venture at 100 Barbirolli Square in Manchester.

Dealing with stress as an entrepreneur: part two
This article is part 4 of 5 in the series Dealing with stress as an entrepreneur

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.

Should I accelerator my startup?

I am frequently asked about the ins and outs of Founders joining an accelerator: Should we? Is it a waste of time? How do you weed out the great ones from the terrible ones? What will investors think?

British bosses fear AI could steal their jobs

Hundreds of UK chief executives fear that AI could usurp their positions, highlighting widespread concerns over the technology’s ability to disrupt traditional working models.

AI-powered Zoom Workplace now available

Zoom has announced the general availability of Zoom Workplace, its AI-powered collaboration platform.

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.

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.

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.