England and Wales’ most tech-savvy areas according to study

New research has revealed England and Wales’ most tech-savvy areas, with Cleveland coming out on top.

Huckletree announces its eighth hub in Broadgate, Liverpool Street

Huckletree, a network of curated coworking hubs for innovative businesses, is set to open its eighth workspace in Broadgate, Liverpool Street this September in a deal signed with British Land, one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies. 

Here’s How Office Plants Can Improve Your Productivity

Craft, the company building the future of documents, has revealed how incorporating low-maintenance office plants can improve your productivity. 

Prime Minister joins Industry Chiefs to roadmap future of AI regulation

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak met the CEOs of AI innovators OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic to roadmap the development of safe and responsible artificial intelligence, outlining the future of regulation and governance.

BBC Studios takes Top Gear and Doctor Who to the Sandbox Metaverse

BBC Studios has partnered with Web3 specialist Reality+ to create a metaverse experience in The Sandbox where fans will be able to interact with immersive content from their favourite brands, including Top Gear and Doctor Who, and enjoy a BBC events space.

UK recruiters struggle to access talent in 2023 as skills gap widens

51% of UK recruiters claim that finding candidates with the necessary skills is the most significant challenge they will face in the next three years, according to a new survey by Monster, one of the world’s largest recruitment firms. The research report, titled “Recruitment Survival Guide 2023,” highlights that the UK’s battle for talent is intensifying, while the skills gap widens.

MCIT inks partnership with PepsiCo and AstroLabs to empower over 100 Saudi entrepreneurs

This week, the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) announced a partnership with PepsiCo and AstroLabs as one its efforts to enhance Saudi Arabia position as a regional hub of digital businesses and a destination for entrepreneurship.

The power of podcasting: five things you need to consider

“There has been a real rise in interest in audio content within the entrepreneurial space…”

Price rises inevitable if UK small businesses to survive

A new quarterly analysis of small business confidence conducted by small business support platform Enterprise Nation has found the number of small firms that say they must put up prices has gone up by 11% since the last survey in 2022.

Unlimint rebrands in line with mission to eliminate financial borders

London-based global fintech, Unlimint, has announced a rebranding of its name to Unlimit, which will reflect the company’s new positioning, unify its product line, and highlight its mission to eliminate financial borders, enabling businesses to operate both locally and internationally with ease across Europe, the UK, LatAm, APAC, and Africa.

Huckletree announces its eighth hub in Broadgate, Liverpool Street

Huckletree, the UK and Ireland’s network of curated coworking hubs for innovative businesses, is set to open its eighth workspace in Broadgate, Liverpool Street this September in a deal signed with British Land, one of Europe’s largest listed real estate investment companies.

New data reveals the world’s most influential entrepreneurs

Modern-day entrepreneurs have utilised various resources such as programs, interviews, and podcasts to expand their empires. With this emergence of entrepreneurs in the influencer sphere, Business Name Generator has delved into social data to find out which entrepreneurs hold the most influence online in 2023.

Real-time uncertainty quantification platform secures £3M seed round

Signaloid, the computing platform allowing companies to understand real-time uncertainty for autonomous decisions, has raised a seed round of £3 million led by IQ Capital, with additional investment from Type One and Creator Fund.

How sport teaches you to be persistent in business

For over six years, I’ve been CEO of BetterMe – a health and wellness platform based in Kyiv, Ukraine that caters to users worldwide by providing a tailored, bio-individual approach to fitness and wellbeing.

6 steps to nailing your personal brand as an entrepreneur

It’s 2023 and we are truly living in the digital age and all well aware of the rapid rise of social media. In fact there are over 2.5 billion monthly active Instagram users and TikTok, 30.8 million. With this, entrepreneurs and influencers have become much more aware of personal branding and its importance in building a cohesive online presence. Having a powerful personal brand is critical for both personal and professional growth.

ESG Targets: Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?

Sustainability expert Tom Gosling is raising concerns about the potential negative consequences of relying solely on ESG targets. In a recent episode of the Conversations on Climate Podcast, Tom argues that ESG targets can lead to greenwashing and create a false sense of security.

How to authentically live out core values beyond just surface level

The best analogy I ever read about starting your own company is there’s no detailed map to guide you — you have to create your own. That’s why core values become extremely important navigators for any company big or small. Considering the uncharted nature of starting a business, core values serve as the compass that guides your entrepreneurial journey.

Is e-commerce fashion sleeping on AI?

The fashion e-commerce industry, valued at $765 billion in 2022 according to a report by Grand View Research, has grown tremendously over the last years, fuelled by an increase on digital connectivity, widespread smartphone use, and a generational shift towards online shopping. However, e-commerce fashion seems to be at risk of losing the growth it has achieved in the past decade by overlooking the transformative power of artificial intelligence.

5 key considerations when choosing the right payment provider

With the rise of eCommerce and changing customer behaviours, more businesses are selling their products and services online. This year, the UK’s revenue is expected to increase by 19% – showing the scale of this growth.

10 startups fighting mental health stigma

Mental health statistics are alarming, but startups can help, so let’s celebrate those working to make mental health more accessible and fight stigma.