Insurance providers must help SMEs amidst a decline in economic activity

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) drive economic growth, provide employment opportunities and open new markets. The turnover for SMEs in the UK was £2.4 trillion in 2023, 53% of the total turnover of private businesses.

Entrepreneur community Legacy Club rebrands to power next stage of growth

Legacy Club, an entrepreneur community in London, is undergoing a transformation with a new purpose, vision, and rebranded identity, marking a significant development in its journey.

The Quest for Immortality: How Entrepreneurs Strive to Leave a Lasting Legacy

As you grow your business, wouldn’t it be great to think there was a way to extend your life, freeing time to appreciate your accomplishments or lengthen your legacy runway? Imagine having an additional fifty years, or even a century, perhaps.

How to budget for marketing activities in the new tax year

The start of the new financial year is the ideal time for businesses of all sizes to establish a marketing budget for the coming twelve months.

Revolutionising software testing with Gen AI and Guy Arieli 

In the evolving tech landscape, Delaware-based BlinqIO, co-founded by Guy Arieli, a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for enhancing software quality and efficiency, leverages Generative AI to offer round-the-clock testing services. 

What is a Seed Fund?
What is a seed fund?

The entrepreneurial journey is fraught with challenges, yet it offers the exhilarating potential of turning innovative ideas into tangible businesses. At the heart of this journey lies the quest for initial financing, with seed funding acting as the cornerstone for aspiring startups.

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.

2150 launches Biodiversity 101 report to highlight its value and impact on the climate crisis

2150, a venture capital firm dedicated to climate technology with a focus on transforming urban environments, has introduced its “Biodiversity 101” report. This document aims to elucidate the concept of biodiversity, its significance, and the available measures to counteract its deterioration.

Percentage of small businesses investing in growth initiatives hits three-year low

The percentage of UK small businesses considering new projects to achieve business growth (66%) has fallen to its lowest level since January 2021, according to new research by Novuna Business Finance.

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.