The physical and financial toll of insomnia

The birth of my first daughter, Sloane, had prepared me well for the many sleepless nights I’d spend with my second daughter, Isla, when she was born 13 months later. However, I never thought, as Isla turned two at the end of March 2023, I’d still only be sleeping two-four hours a night.

Cost-of-living crisis: top five stress management techniques

Entrepreneurs are often under tremendous pressure to succeed, especially during the cost-of-living crisis.

Why a strong hiring strategy is crucial for early-stage startups

The hiring strategy is often less of a priority for early-stage startups than developing their development and getting funding. However, building a strong team is crucial for the success of any company, especially startups.

Defining the future of long-term condition care

Born out of a close experience with health, Aide Health is the future of long-term condition care, on a mission to make prescribed care as effective as possible. It’s a digital health service using conversational AI to improve patient engagement and clinical assessment for chronic disease.  

Sustainability Jan/Feb 2023 “quotes page”

How can startups avoid greenwashing for a positive environmental impact? 

Q&A with Ilya Rouss founder of Teleporting

Teleporting is an ecosystem for the self-employed where you can find any type of activity on your road to self-improvement. We caught up with Ilya Rouss, Founder and Managing Director of Teleporting.

Health Tech Nov/Dec 2022 “quotes page”

“Do you think the COVID-19 pandemic has raised more awareness on the importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace?”

Looking for business growth? It’s time to look in the margins

Exclusive research shows why today’s marginal behaviours – such as polyamory, insect diets, home burials and microdosing – could point the way to tomorrow’s soaraway business growth.

Mixed feelings now business travel is back post COVID

UK business travellers reveal that whilst COVID added limitations to business travel, there are mixed feelings now travel is back.

HotSpot: Lithuania

Ahh, Lithuania. Fleeting landscapes. An abundance of forests and lakes. Castles, picturesque houses, and those magical hot air balloons floating across the sky.

Accessible healthcare made simple

Doctify are the award-winning healthcare review platform who are building trust and transparency between healthcare professionals and people seeking medical care. 

Tenzing: When You Need That Mt. Everest Energy

In recent years, energy drinks have almost become a parody of themselves. The internet is rife with mocking videos of men in reflective visors riding dirt bikes, howling barbarically as drops of radioactive energy drinks dribble down their forehead.  

Funding announced for 53 projects which could help reduce bills and emissions

A bumper crop of cutting-edge projects – which it is hoped will help deliver a future power grid that is both more secure and cleaner while also turning Great Britain into a growth hub for energy entrepreneurs – have received funding.

Expert reveals how you can protect your mobile device from malware

During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks increased by 500%, with one of the main reasons being because many people aren’t protecting their smartphones.

How Dragons’ Den can be the best marketing opportunity around

No matter the sector, many startups face similar problems. Chief among them is the battle to be seen by potential investors and customers. Even the best products or services will struggle to grow without visibility among the right audiences. 

Middleton Enterprises invests in SushiDog’s growth

Family investment office firm, Middleton Enterprises, with locations in London and Newcastle, today announces its funding of SushiDog, a fast-growing quick service restaurant (QSR) chain in London that’s changing the way people eat sushi.

Addressing the global breastfeeding crisis by providing peace of mind to parents

With funding from the European Commission, a patent in place and even a shout out from Richard Branson himself, Coroflo is on a mission to revolutionise the global breastfeeding crisis. 

Feeling the pinch? How startups can optimise tech team productivity

The SPACE framework takes a more holistic view of developer productivity and wellbeing, says Hywel Carver, Co-Founder and CEO of Skiller Whale.

Vodafone Pulse Connect: keeping entrepreneurs’ fingers ‘on the pulse’ and connected

This issue’s Launchpad looks at Vodafone’s focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly the work achieved through the company’s Vodafone Pulse Connect system.

Impact Brixton shortlisted for Small Business Britain award

Impact Brixton based in South London has been shortlisted for the Mission Possible Award at this year’s Small Awards, organised by Small Business Britain.