The Office of National Statistics recently released a report indicating a notable shift in the way businesses approach work concepts. As of late November 2023, 18% of businesses are either implementing or planning to implement increased homeworking as a permanent business model.
Mags Fuller, Co-Owner and Financial Director of business advisory group The Alternative Board UK explores tactics and advice for business leaders to maintain a good work life balance for themselves and their staff.
Liberis, a player in embedded business finance solutions, recently announced that it has secured $112 million in debt financing, a move aimed at enhancing its growth in North America and Europe and venturing into new markets such as Canada and Germany. This funding, a joint venture between HSBC Innovation Banking and BCI Capital, signifies a major step in the company’s expansion efforts.
The year 2023 has been marked by unparalleled challenges impacting numerous industries, including IT, Technology, and Telecoms. The cost-of-living crisis has remained a significant concern. Within this context, businesses in these sectors have realised the critical importance of marketing in offering reassurance and fostering trust with customers, clients, and suppliers.
Workplace wellbeing involves creating an environment where there is a healthy balance between mental and physical health. These factors are equally important because having poor health on one condition could lead to poor health on the other.
“Tech Zity Vilnius”, poised to become the largest hub for technology and creative industries in Europe, has announced its inaugural tenants.
Securing investment from venture capitalists significantly increases chances of entrepreneurial success, especially when it comes to scaling a business quickly and establishing credibility. But as of 2020 the probability of a new business getting VC funding was about 0.05%.
UniTaskr, a digital platform for student and graduate freelancers, recently announced a substantial seven-figure investment, marking a significant milestone in its growth trajectory.
As discussions take place during COP28, the spotlight intensifies on innovative solutions to environmental challenges. In this context, the role of startups in shaping a greener future cannot be overstated.
As an entrepreneur in my mid-forties who launched my first successful business in my early twenties, I’ve learned much of what I know through experience. Yet three of the most important lessons – the value of knowledge-sharing between generations, the limitations of hindsight and how to keep an entrepreneurial brain sharp – have come from running my latest company with someone who is 20 years younger.
In a world where robotics and automation increasingly permeate every aspect of life, personal branding has emerged as a critical differentiator for human professionals.
On the 4th and 5th of December 2023, the healthcare technology sector once again welcomed GIANT Health to the Business Design Centre in London.
The Midas List is the annual ranking by Forbes magazine, in partnership with TrueBridge Capital Partners, of the most influential and best-performing venture capital investors. The Midas List is compiled based on criteria that encompass the market capitalisation at IPO debut and the insights from a panel of expert evaluators.
In July this year, Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur, Tesla CEO, SpaceX CEO, and Owner of X, launched his brand new AI startup, xAI.
Extraordinary women from across the country were unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women was Simi Lindgren, Founder of Yuty, who was a finalist in the Tech Innovator category.
New Aviva research has revealed a concerning trend in the UK business landscape: one in five businesses have faced a cyber attack or incident, with the figure climbing to 35% for large corporations.
One year on from the launch of Chat GPT, new data from Slack based on 10,000 global workers (including 1,000 the UK) reveals that UK companies believe there is greater urgency to adopt Generative AI at work than US companies – yet uptake remains cautious in both markets.
The climate crisis remains a pressing global challenge, with 2023 serving as a stark reminder of the urgent need for environmental action.
Harriet, the groundbreaking full-stack AI solution designed to ready companies’ internal data for the AI revolution, relieve People teams of their daily administrative burdens, and provide personalised HR assistance to every staff member, has successfully raised a £1.2 million pre-seed funding round.
Pragmatic Semiconductor, a manufacturer of flexible integrated circuits, has recently announced the completion of the first close of its Series D funding round, securing an investment of £162 million.
