Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) form the backbone of the UK economy, in fact they account for 99% of all private sector businesses, contributing significantly to innovation, employment, and economic growth. In this article, Neil Cassule, COO at FundOnion discusses how SMEs can ensure they are in pole position to gain finance in 2024.
According to new research conducted by Pleo, a foremost spend management platform in Europe, optimism among UK businesses for 2024 is growing.
In the ever-evolving world of startups, the demands and expectations on leaders and their teams can be mind-bending. Quick decision making and being adaptable are vital whilst also maintaining focus on your goals.
Know-how may be the most nebulous of Intellectual Property. Although recordable in any form, it might only exist in someone’s memory. In that surprisingly common scenario, should they suddenly disappear, the know-how also disappears!
Data released this month by the MRI Software has claimed that hybrid working is “here to stay.” The research shows that more than 50% of employees worked from home for at least part of the week last year with an average of 60% of people regularly working at home for at least part of the week since February 2023.
FDM Group, a global business and tech consultancy, has revealed seven reasons why workers should consider a career break in 2024.
Automation, AI, and e-commerce have emerged as the leading technological priorities for the UK’s 1.4 million small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in 2024, with a projected investment of £60.3 billion in new technology, as per a recent report by Beaming, a business internet service provider.
AI has undergone significant advancements over the past decade, with its pace of development accelerating in recent years.
During ISE 2024, Startups Magazine’s Deputy Editor Anna Wood interviewed Absolute Casing, a UK-based company that specialises in the design and manufacture of custom flight cases and bespoke packaging solutions.
Aptera Motors has successfully wrapped up its Accelerator Program as of January 31st, achieving a remarkable milestone by raising over $33 million to kickstart production of its innovative solar electric vehicle.
The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.
A successful business recognises the need for a dynamic marketing budget, one that’s agile enough to respond to market trends and support the ever-changing needs of the business. However, some projects are worth investing in now to help to move the business on.
Forest has unveiled the UK’s most cost-effective dockless and shared Cycle to Work scheme, allowing users to cycle for 60 minutes daily at an approximate cost of £1 per day.
AstroLabs, the business expansion platform in the Gulf, has released the first-of-its-kind “2023 Saudi Market Entry Report,” uncovering the opportunities and challenges companies encounter when entering and operating in Saudi Arabia, a global sought-after market destination for innovation.
Leaders are navigating an increased call for operational transparency, improving their employees’ wellbeing or reaching B Corp status with sustainable practices.
Clue Software, a startup in the field of investigation and intelligence management software, has announced a £4 million investment round led by Frog Capital, complemented by £1 million from angel investors and employees, with ScaleUp Group acting as the investment advisor.
The UK industry body for direct-to-consumer (D2C) retail, The Direct Selling Association, has launched a campaign calling for urgent and more widespread adoption of industry Codes of Conduct in the UK.
Research institution, the Hurun Research Institute, has released the Hurun UK Under30s and Hurun UK Under35s 2023, showcasing the leading British young powerhouses pushing the UK economy to new heights.
Tech PR agency AROUND PR Studio offers to put to an end one of the hottest marketing holidays in the world, St. Valentine’s Day in favour of Global Startups Day – a professional holiday to celebrate innovators and drivers of the world’s technical progress.
New research indicates that 66% of larger UK businesses are highly acquainted with open banking, with users noting a significant saving of approximately 150 hours annually on operational activities like invoice processing, financial data management, recurring payments, and refund processing.
