Experts reveal top ten guide on how to exit a business

With the current rises in inflation and an upcoming general election potentially accelerating business owners to sell up or end their involvement with their company, business owners should be more considerate about their exit planning than ever before.

BetaDen tech accelerator enters new era

BetaDen, Worcestershire’s first technology accelerator, is welcoming eight new early-stage businesses into its programme from September 2023.

Digitalised 3D collection comes to life, championing sustainability at London Fashion Week

Acer has announced a collaboration with renowned designer Jenn Lee to digitalise this year’s collection and bring it to life at London Fashion Week 2023.

Government supports over 100,000 small firms

A government backed loan scheme created to help entrepreneurs start and scale up their business has now provided over £1 billion of funding to over 100,000 businesses.

Small businesses are owed £27k in late payments on average

Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are currently owed an average of £27,214 in late payments, according to new research from Intuit QuickBooks, as SMBs estimate one in six invoices (17%) with customers or suppliers are overdue.

Helping relocating employees can see higher productivity and ROI

When relocating, the initial focus for many is the job at hand, prioritising visa and immigration responsibilities. However, there are many other factors that can influence the success of a relocation, one of which is employees’ integration into new communities.

Is remote work dead?

Zoom, which has helped millions of workers connect remotely over the past few years, has done something ironic. It’s asking its workers to spend more time in the office.

Ascento rolls out latest autonomous security patrolling robot

Labour shortages have affected large parts of the world and various industries. The security industry is also feeling the crunch, with many countries around the world facing a 52% staff shortage of security guards which means companies are struggling to fulfil contractual obligations or sign new business.

Mattr: dating app makes sure you’re ‘in the mood’
Mattr: dating app makes sure you’re ‘in the mood’

A survey has found that most dating app users experience negative emotions whilst swiping, with only a mere 4% expressing genuine happiness. Other alarming statistics, uncovered by inclusive dating app Mattr, found over a quarter of individuals report feeling overwhelmed and 17% experience depression whilst looking for potential matches.

Mastercard and Paysend enhance cross-border payments for SMEs

Mastercard and Paysend, a UK-based fintech, have expanded their collaboration to enhance cross-border payments for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), which are increasingly looking for ways to send money or pay vendors across the globe quickly and securely.

One month left for SME founders to win £25,000 business grant

Simply Business, one of the UK’s largest providers of small business insurance, has launched its annual Business Boost competition, which will award a £25,000 cash prize to the winner.

Zoho Billing to Empower Businesses with Greater Flexibility

Zoho, a global technology company, has announced Zoho Billing, an expanded version of its current application Zoho Subscriptions. Zoho Billing is a multifaceted billing solution built specifically for growing businesses, allowing users the flexibility to experiment with pricing and the ability to go to market swiftly.

DRUID Secures $30 Million in Series B Funding

DRUID, a global player in conversational AI technology, has announced its successful $30 million Series B led by TQ Ventures, with participation from new investors Smedvig Capital, Endeavor, and Verve Ventures, and existing investors GapMinder, Hoxton Ventures and Karma Ventures.

Person with Significant Control (PSC) – what a startup needs to know

In the UK, every small business owner should be familiar with the concept of a Person with Significant Control (PSC) as it holds great importance in company law. As a responsible entrepreneur, understanding PSC is crucial to complying with legal requirements and maintaining transparency within your business structure.

How to harness AI to improve forecasting and reduce labour costs

It has recently been National Payroll Week in the US, a week which celebrates America’s employees and payroll professionals across the country.

Why first impressions matter

It’s said we only get one chance to make a good first impression. There are few areas where that’s more true than in marketing. The first interaction a customer has with your brand sets the stage for their perception of it.

The unmissable women in tech event of the year

Startups Magazine is excited to announce our much-anticipated ‘Female Founders: Igniting success in tech’ networking event! Taking place at PLATF9RM, Hove on the 19th September at 6pm, we will be bringing you an inspirational keynote, and more surprises…

Businesses struggle to retain diverse tech talent

Ineffective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategies are risking businesses’ ability to retain diverse tech employees, with 64% of UK businesses reporting that they have lost employees from diverse backgrounds.

Bob Wigley, Chairman of UK Finance, joins Climate X as adviser

Bob Wigley, Chairman of UK Finance, has joined climate risk analytics provider, Climate X, to help banks anticipate the impacts of climate change and build resilience.

Vorboss discounts 10Gbps connection to startups in London

Vorboss is providing London’s startups, schools, NGOs and SMEs access to its fibre network at a reduced rate of £350 per month.