Lissele Pratt wins Rising Star of the Year at the UK FinTech Awards 2023

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 & Yepic.AI announce startup pitching day to build Europe’s AI community

OVHcloud and Yepic.AI have announced the launch of their Startup Programme Showcase, looking at AI and the rise of Generative AI.

UK export market is growing – but SMEs risk getting left behind

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.

Talent retention challenges in 2023 and how to overcome them

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.

Why customer centricity is a winning strategic angle for startups

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.

How employers can support employee stress and burnout

April marked Stress Awareness Month, a time where companies and individuals are encouraged to reflect on the areas of stress, ow they can reduce undue stress, and how they can support others.

Glasgow named best British city to work for an SME for the second year running

Glasgow is ranked the best city to work for a small business in Britain for the second year running, according to new research compiled by iwoca – one of Europe’s largest small business lenders. 

EVENING STANDARD’S SME XPO CELEBRATES A SECOND SUCCESSFUL YEAR SUPPORTING THE SCALEUP COMMUNITY

After a successful inaugural edition last year, SME XPO successfully returned for 2023. Run by the Evening Standard and supported by ChromeOS, the show once again provided the perfect environment for ambitious SME founders and decision makers who are looking to scale to gain insights, connect with peers, and explore the latest business solutions.

Report shows improvement in cybersecurity metrics since 2021

According to a new report by cybersecurity firm Rapid7, the cybersecurity posture of UK organisations has improved significantly since 2021.

Arbitration – too much for SMEs?

Back in law school some twenty years ago, the pros and cons of arbitration featured heavily in my dispute resolution syllabus.

Storyblok warns brands of the growing risk of taking marketing personalisation too far

Amid ongoing innovation leaps in AI-enabled marketing, enterprise CMS tech leader Storyblok has been quick to warn brands of the risk of taking hyper-personalisation marketing measures too far –  and end up creeping out customers rather than securing sales. 

TympaHealth secures $23m in Series A funding

TympaHealth has raised $23M in Series A funding, led by Octopus Ventures, to expand access to its tech-enabled hearing assessment and diagnostic solution.

4 ways cloud-based tools can boost productivity in 2023

A common question and discussion amongst business owners are around productivity and how to supercharge it. As many businesses consider the pros and cons of adopting cloud-based solutions, the question arises whether utilising these tools can truly improve staff productivity.

What does ChatGPT mean for the future of SEO?

There is no doubting that OpenAI’s chatbot’s advanced conversational capabilities have generated quite the buzz.

everywoman Award: call for female entrepreneurs

The everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business, is now accepting nominations until 12th June 2023.

Carbon calculator for software nominated for The Earthshot Prize

GoCodeGreen, the carbon calculation platform for software build and operation, has been nominated for the Earthshot Prize 2023.

Ringover places AI at the heart of customer experience

Ringover, specialists in Cloud communications and contact centre solutions, has launched Empower, an AI-powered conversation intelligence platform.

How to become a trusted and confident spokesperson for your organisation

A media interview is a crucial opportunity to get your message across. There are no second takes for a live broadcast, so it’s essential that you’re prepared for any scenario.

I raised $1.5M in VC funding when all we had was an idea – here’s what you can learn

At a time when many startups struggle to attract any funding, I managed to raise $1.5M with an idea.

H2FLY reaches world first milestone moment in hydrogen fuel mission

H2FLY, the Stuttgart-based developer of hydrogen fuel cell systems for aircraft, has successfully completed liquid hydrogen on-ground coupling tests with its HY4 aircraft for the first time.