With 2023 at an end, businesses face a future fraught with challenges. Indeed, thinktanks predict that current hurdles – such as supply-chain disruptions, a volatile economy, and an enduring skills crisis – are likely to persist well into 2024, making staff retention a critical priority.
ChipStart UK | Founder reveals how previous startup failure created a springboard for future success
25th January – ChipStart UK’s first event of the year – saw the cohort of semiconductor startups in attendance give insight on how to navigate their journey ahead by a Founder who had failed on the aims on one of his pursuits.
Today marks the release of the OpenOcean–IQM–Lakestar State of Quantum 2024 Report, a collaborative effort by IQM Quantum Computers, OpenOcean, and Lakestar, in partnership with The Quantum Insider (TQI). The report highlights the resilience of quantum computing amidst global economic downturns, underpinned by strong governmental support and sustained investment in Europe.
In the changing world of business, being able to make wise decisions is important for achieving success. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, knowing how to direct choices effectively can drive your enterprise forward.
If you’re a startup founder, you’re probably passionate and committed to your job. It’s not like you just let the business take care of itself.
UK SMEs contribute approximately 160 million tonnes of greenhouse gases each year, accounting for almost half of the nation’s non-domestic emissions. Until recently, these businesses have faced challenges in measuring their environmental and social impact.
This article, written by Partners at intellectual property law firm EIP, Andrew Thompson and Matt Lawman, discusses the recent independent review of the UK’s university spin-out system and the importance of ensuring continued success to the sector.
NOLEJ, a French EdTech startup, clinched the coveted GESA Global EdTech Startup Award at the BETT show in London, outshining over 7,000 startups from 134 countries.
When selecting a location for their small business, entrepreneurs have numerous factors to weigh, including growth prospects, potential income, cost of living, and overall quality of life.
Small business proprietors from across London are being presented with a chance to enhance their AI expertise and widen their network at a ‘netwalking’ event, organised by Small Business Britain and BT.
In the face of a challenging fundraising landscape, female founders and emerging female fund managers in Europe demonstrated resilience.
The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived! The curtain has risen on The Hustle Awards 2024, and we are thrilled to announce that entries are now open. Behind the scenes, our team has been hard at work curating an exceptional experience for all participants.
The latest analysis by finance experts, RIFT, has shown that the number of HMRC customers likely to miss this month’s self assessment tax deadline is expected to climb, as they struggle to get the help they need following HMRC’s decision to shut its helpline for all but priority calls.
AI audio content pioneer Wondercraft has raised a $3m Seed round to scale its ‘Canva of audio’ platform in a round led by Will Ventures and backed by Y Combinator, ElevenLabs, Steven Bartlett and other Angels. The technology enables anyone to create studio-quality audio productions – whether it’s for podcasts, ads, audiobooks, meditations or training materials – in any language, by simply typing.
When the dragons in Dragons’ Den say to the entrepreneur ‘Would you like to go and talk to the wall?’, that wall moment, for me, is like journaling. A quiet moment, to hear yourself think, untangle the data to decide what feels right and emerge clear-eyed.
Zoom has unveiled a novel app tailored for Apple Vision Pro, set to enhance user interaction with colleagues and customers through a more realistic and immersive environment, available from February 2.
The Elite Business (EB) official ranking of the UK’s most outstanding SMEs is finally unveiled.
If you’re operating a small to medium enterprise (SME), scaling your business in a competitive market can be a daunting task. Fortunately, 2024 brings a ray of hope for some businesses in the form of tailored support.
The British Business Bank has declared its inaugural significant transaction from the £150m Investment Fund for Scotland, allocating a £750,000 equity investment through Maven Capital Partners to the medical technology company, Carcinotech.
Recently, private equity firm Future Business Partnership announced it had received the highest B Corp rating of all UK companies.
