Launching your startup vs. buying a small business

Are you considering starting a business but wondering if launching a startup or buying an existing small business is the right choice? While both options offer unique advantages and challenges, it’s essential to consider the legal implications of each decision.

Consumers find brands’ email marketing increasingly relevant

The ‘Consumer Email Tracker 2023’ report, released today reveals that a growing number of consumers stating they find email brand messages useful: in 2021 the figure was just 15%, but it has now doubled to 32%.

Why entrepreneurs are hiring internationally

Finding the right candidates for the team has always been the goal for employers and hiring managers. The good thing is that this has become easier with international hiring.

Sony Music UK and Digital Catapult launch programme to support Black entrepreneurs

The FutureScope Black Founders Programme, an initiative to support the next generation of UK entrepreneurs and start-ups in digital entertainment, is launched today by Sony Music UK and Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology.

Reviewpad raises €1M to streamline code reviews with artificial intelligence

Reviewpad, the platform that helps developers by automating the code review process, has raised a €1M pre-seed round. The investment was led by Shilling VC with participation from angel investors Simon Brandhof and Freddy Mallet.

Wayhome raises £8m via Series A

Wayhome, the Gradual Homeownership provider, announced that they have closed a Series A equity funding round of £8 million.

Energy Dome closes €40 million Series B financing round

Energy Dome, the company behind the CO2 Battery, the long-duration energy storage solution, announced it has closed a €40 million (circa $44 million) Series B funding round.

UK professionals delighted with triple bank holidays in May

As we approach an unprecedented period with three bank holiday Mondays and a Coronation this May, 76.4% of UK workers are content with a bumper month and won’t be taking any extra leave.

Top tips on managing that overwhelming feeling

For busy, hardworking, and ambitious entrepreneurs, finding balance is key to thriving in all areas of life, but it is also one of the biggest challenges.

“Only 7 years ago I was suffering from severe stress and anxiety – I now help leaders create stressless, positive, and safe cultures where everyone can thrive and succeed”

Best-selling author and Global Executive Coach, Sarah Farmer, Founder of EMR Consulting was recently named as one of the top 10 Coaches to follow for game-changing success in 2023, but up until only 7 years ago she was suffering from severe stress and anxiety. Here, she shares her story and advice for stress awareness month.

British SME decision-makers disagree on role of education

A new report, Education for a World of Opportunity, shows that British employers are divided on whether the role of education is to create efficient workers for the future (32%) or to develop children into well-rounded human beings (68%).

London entrepreneur joins Saudi Arabian company for cybersecurity project

Ioannis Antypas, a London tech entrepreneur, and expert in cybersecurity, has announced a new connection with a Saudi Arabian company.

Baltic Ventures accelerator opens to applications from ambitious tech founders

Applications for a new northern-based accelerator, Baltic Ventures, have officially opened for early-stage tech companies to apply for their first programme, ‘Accelerator 2023’. Each successful applicant will receive equity backing and access to unrivalled expert mentoring.

Technology gives retail & consumer sector the ‘kiss of life’

Jobs in the retail and consumer space increased by +16% in Q1 of this year, and the number of vacancies in the past 12 months topped anything we saw pre-pandemic in 2019 by +59%.

‘Unicorn Kingdom’ promotes UK tech sector to American investors

A campaign designed to promote the UK’s thriving tech sector to American entrepreneurs and investors has been launched in Silicon Valley.

theion broadens management with CTO and CFO Appointments

theion, the lithium-sulphur battery startup that wants to revolutionise mobile and stationary energy storage, has enlarged its Management.

Workplace mental health first aid means more than just box ticking

For years there have been discussions about mental health first aid becoming a legal requirement in the workplace, but no Government to date has implemented a policy.

Funding season can be emotionally draining – here’s how I harness the stress

I wish there was a cure to all the stress and anxiety entrepreneurs feel during fund-raising season. The truth is we all know the entrepreneurial journey can be an emotional rollercoaster and funding season is another level of pressure and emotional drain.

From burnout to balance: tips for supporting stressed managers

The world has changed, whether we like it or not – and it’s time for businesses to change with it. But at least one old adage remains true: “People join a company, and they leave a boss”.

Climate tech startup raises €2 million in extended Series A round

Berlin-based Swobbee, a provider of rental batteries and battery swapping stations for urban mobility, has raised another €2 million in an extended Series A round.