Three UK universities have been awarded a share of £4.5 million to fund small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) engagement hubs as part of the Hartree National Centre for Digital Innovation (HNCDI) programme.
Swiss drone delivery company Jedsy has announced a significant collaboration with Brazilian aviation firm Helisul, poised to revolutionize goods delivery in Brazil. Helisul, known for its comprehensive range of aviation services including air taxi and cargo transportation, has committed to purchasing one glider and three mailboxes from Jedsy as the initial step in their partnership.
As a startup business, building trust, credibility and awareness is absolutely crucial and ongoing media coverage is an effective way in achieving this.
A group of independent economists that shadow the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) say a further interest rate rise is unnecessary to control inflation.
More than ever, startups are hiring college interns. But most startups have little experience training and managing interns. And most students have never worked in a professional setting, let alone a fast-paced startup environment. Result: host companies rarely educate interns properly. Only once in a while do students actually get to do anything substantial. More likely, they’re given too little to do or outright neglected. And it’s a shame. Here, Samantha Dewalt and Nicola Corzine share their insight.
Perkbox, the global rewards and benefits platform, reveals proprietary data showing the extent to which businesses have become champions of their employees’ lifestyles. With price rises fuelling the cost of living crisis, employees are increasingly relying on employer-funded rewards to enjoy the moments that matter outside of work.
Techspace has released The Scaleup Culture Report, a national report diving into the current state of workplace culture across the UK tech industry. Based on a comprehensive YouGov survey of 1,000 tech workers, the report sheds light on how companies are adapting to new working models and shares insights and learnings to help businesses.
Modern-day entrepreneurs have utilised various resources such as programmes, interviews, and podcasts to expand their empires and personal brands. 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.
In the final article in our four-part series, we will pick up where we left off in part three (startups leveraging each other’s networks to drive portfolio sales) and look at how young firms buying from each other creates opportunities for closer collaborations. Over to Sam Perry, Founder of Ensemble, with contributions from Rory Sadler Co-Founder and CEO at Trumpet.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) will play a key role not only in helping accountants to be a more effective strategic business partner to their clients, but also in keeping small businesses afloat, according to new research1 from Intuit QuickBooks.
Meander, a learning and development platform that makes expert mentors available to everyone, has launched its payment functionality, uncovering an untapped revenue stream for tech professionals. From providing guidance to professionals about their careers to sharing insights that enables them to upskill, Meander connects people to the right mentor and enables mentors to monetise their expertise. Initially focussed on the tech industry, mentors already available through the platform come from notable startups and scaleups to tech giants such as Meta, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Spotify and more.
Andrew Radcliffe, Co-Founder of Spyrosoft, Managing Director UK, explores the importance of educators and tech companies working together to provide a digital education, and how this can be done in a way that empowers young people and career changers to make the most of opportunities in the digital age.
Techspace has released The Scaleup Culture Report, a national report diving into the current state of workplace culture across the UK tech industry. Based on a comprehensive YouGov survey of 1,000 tech workers, the report sheds light on how companies are adapting to new working models and shares insights and learnings to help businesses.
Healthcare marketers can now access vital insights about patients and healthcare professionals (“HCPs”) within seconds through the curated Patient Voice GPT.
As a business owner, navigating the complex world of taxes can be a daunting task. However, by employing effective strategies, staying informed about tax laws, and seeking professional advice, you can confidently navigate the intricacies of the tax system. By doing so, you can identify and leverage various opportunities to minimise your tax liability and optimise your financial position.
Designing your business systems can give you clarity in many areas and identify what steps you are missing or need to improve. The key is to keep things simple. The core of your business is your customer journey, so that’s what you should focus on. You and your team may have many ideas on new ways to improve the journey, but it is important to look at the following six main steps when shaping it.
Research by data consultancy Profusion has revealed that the vast majority of UK business leaders are struggling to use data ethically within their organisation.
It’s mental awareness month, and educating people about mental health is essential as more and more people are affected. When people around us are experiencing mental health issues, we need to know how to respond.
Of the six million UK businesses in 2022, just 32,000 (that’s just 0.01%) grew beyond 45 employees and only 8,000 businesses scaled to the point that they employed more than 250 people.
Gen Zers are set to lead the next wave of small businesses, with nearly half (49%) of under-25s saying they want to start their own business.
