Lissele Pratt, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and co-founder of Capitalixe has been announced as the winner of the Rising Star of the Year category at the UK FinTech Awards 2023.
OVHcloud and Yepic.AI have announced the launch of their Startup Programme Showcase, looking at AI and the rise of Generative AI.
British businesses are ambitious for international growth and see exporting as key to their success, according to new research released from Alibaba Group, in partnership with Institute of Export and International Trade.
The so-called Great Resignation that employers have had to face in recent years looks set to continue in 2023, with the current economic backdrop only adding fuel to the fire as individuals weigh up their options. MHR believes that the success or failure of a business depends on its people and so it is critical that businesses try to buck this trend and retain their top talent.
Starting a business is usually the most creative, exciting and scary period in the life of an entrepreneur. Usually, it’s a time when ideas materialise and ambition is fuelling all energy reserves.
Businesses worldwide are embracing the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalised customer experiences, but customers remain cynical. That’s according to the fourth annual State of Personalisation Report from Twilio, the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands.
Amazon research shows investors reward startups with a firm commitment to sustainability – with more than half of UK investors declining a startup investment opportunity in the last 12 months due to concerns about a company’s sustainability credentials. The news comes as eight startups from the UK are unveiled as participants in the second Amazon Sustainability Accelerator.
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has predicted that 44% of worker’s core skills will change in the next five years, with analytical thinking, creative thinking, AI and big data set to become the most in-demand skills.
Despite a rise in activity in the construction sector, a wave of strikes impacted the public sector and negated a comeback in consumer spending, causing Britain’s economy to stagnate in February.
According to recent research, in 2022 there were 5.5 million SMEs located within the UK2. With this many businesses in operation, where are the best areas for a small-business startup in 2023?
Huckletree launches first student Innovation Lab at Regent’s University London for aspiring founders
Huckletree, an independent workspace accelerator and innovation hub, has announced the opening of the Huckletree Innovation Lab at Regent’s University London this September, in line with the start of the academic year. The partnership aims to provide university students with access to a creative and entrepreneurial environment, nurturing a culture of innovation and collaboration on campus.
The feel-good PR agency reveals that Brits are working 94 fewer hours annually than 30 years ago. This suggests that employees are prioritising work-life balance and their personal happiness over working long hours.
ViennaUP’23 is a decentralised community-driven festival blooming in the heart of Europe. Initiated by the Vienna Business Agency, this exciting adventure connects startup ecosystems, businesses, founders, investors, tech enthusiasts, creatives, and visionaries.
Ambr, a burnout prevention software company, announced that it has successfully closed its $900,000 pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from Pi Labs, APX VC, Plug & Play, Loyal VC and a number of strategic angels.
Research from smart money app Plum has revealed an ambitious generation of women who anticipate becoming ISA millionaires one day.
Rori Cadavieco, General Manager of EMEA at Jeeves discusses the rise of all-in-one finance platforms, and why these platforms are advantageous to startups.
In today’s business climate, there’s no denying the importance of sustainable operating practices. Operating sustainably has plenty of tangible benefits for businesses – aside from a clean conscience of course. Increased profitability and desirability as an employer are just two of the advantages that can be gleaned from sustainable business.
We know from our own research that first-party misuse is increasing dramatically. Two thirds of the merchants we surveyed as part of our last annual Chargeback Field Report said that they have seen first-party misuse rise by an average of 28%. Every chargeback dispute can cost a company 2.5x the cost of the initial transaction and can necessitate companies setting up departments solely dedicated to recovering funds lost to chargebacks.
Fiverr the company that is revolutionising how the world works together, is introducing Fiverr Enterprise, formerly Stoke Talent.
In the seventh season of our How To Start Up podcast – the entrepreneur’s ultimate handbook – we’ve been focusing on founder health and wellness.
