Why the waste management and recycling industry needs to embrace digital transformation

Digital transformation might feel like an expensive step into the unknown, but moving to digital ways of working is critical for almost all companies who want to maintain or grow their revenue and market share.

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.

Big tech earnings: tech surprisingly robust – here’s why

The Big Tech titans are reporting earnings this week and the sector remains “surprisingly robust” for three key reasons, affirms the CEO of a large independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisation.

92% prioritise learning & development: the great upskill has arrived

New research by imc reports that 92% of employees consider training a deal breaker if choosing between two potential employers, amid a growing trend of employees expecting employers to offer better opportunities for learning and development.

Award-winning European companies announce partnership

Slovenian item finder brand Chipolo and Dutch wallet maker Secrid announce a partnership, with the aim to keep everyone’s pocket-sized essentials safe, protected, and always easy to find.

How falling in love with your product can lead to its demise

As a ‘serial entrepreneur’ with four successful exits under my belt, I’ve learned that one of the most important lessons for any founder is to never fall in love with your product, for love is blind. It may sound counterproductive at first, but hear me out.

5 ways to build sustainability into your existing IT strategy

This year, World Earth Day is challenging organisations and consumers alike to make more sustainable choices and ‘Invest in Our Planet’. Daniel Creasey, Marketing Manager, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK UK reports.

Skarper secures additional £4m in funding for ieBike technology

Skarper, the London-based start-up backed by Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy, has secured an additional £4 million in funding. This is the second funding round in less than 12 months for the business, bringing the total amount invested to £8 million, supporting the acceleration and scaling of Skarper’s route to market.

60% of UK business owners anticipate increased use of AI over next 12 months

The release of ChatGPT in November 2022 heralded a new dawn in the next big technology race – with several tech giants including Microsoft, Google and Meta involved in bettering and integrating AI to existing products.

Sustainable marketplace Canopey.com gets backing of leading chief execs 

Canopey, an online marketplace for environmentally sustainable and eco-conscious brands, has secured investment from two leading technology executives.

 

Feeling the signs of stress? How you breathe matters

There are plenty of new hacks, apps, or trends claiming to be the solution to personal or professional challenges, but what if we possess the power to change how we feel? Finally, modern science is catching up with ancient yoga breathing practices and realising that how we breathe matters. As a certified breath coach, I help people use their breath to their advantage to manage stress and anxiety and find calm and clarity by changing how they breathe.

AI poised to play huge role in building strategy, trading education, and automating systems

Chris Weston , Head of Research at Pepperstone, told Moneyzine.com his thoughts on how recent global events have impacted the financial markets:

Misconceptions on business plans & trademarks: why do they matter?

When starting a new business, there are many important factors to consider, including the creation of a business plan and the registration of a trademark. However, there are often misconceptions surrounding the importance of these elements, which can have a significant impact on the success of the business.

Pioneering programme aims to open up public sector contracts to SMEs

A pioneering programme which aims to open up valuable public sector contracts to SMEs has just been launched by Deloitte Digital and small business support platform Enterprise Nation. 

Welcome to the experience economy

Mark Sweeny is a successful entrepreneur and angel investor whose latest venture is de Novo Solutions, a specialist SME digital boutique consultancy which helps its clients to offer more unique and personalised experiences to their customers. 

Investor focus is set to shift from inflation to earnings season

Investor focus is set to shift from inflation to earnings season, which starts on Friday, as it will give us more insight about a forthcoming recession, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

The future of SEO: a visit to brightonSEO 2023

brightonSEO is one of the largest search engine optimisation conferences in the world, hosted in the sunny seaside town of Brighton. Startups Magazine visited the conference this April to catch up on the latest trends, techniques, and strategies for improving search engine rankings and driving more traffic to websites.

Lesbian visibility week: UK workplaces letting down LGBTQi+ women

LGBTQi+ women are on average the most unsatisfied group when it comes to discussions around pay, progression, and the workplace compared to any other sexuality.

Armalytix launches new tools to help firms avoid fraud and punishment 

Armalytix, a cutting-edge fintech company that streamlines financial insights for financial crime and risk checks to the professional, financial services, and gambling sectors, has announced the launch of Income and Risk Insights.