KINKIND PLASTIC-FREE HAIR AND BEAUTY BARS TO LAUNCH INTO RETAIL WITH NATIONAL TV CAMPAIGN

100% plastic-free beauty brand KinKind announces its launch into mass retail, supported by a £2.3m TV advertising campaign to raise consumer awareness.

Dexory announces a new round of angel investors joining advisory board

Dexory, an intelligence and robotics company, has announced they have a new round of angel investors. This follows significant investment in 2022, when they secured $13 million (£11 million) in a seed round led by Swiss venture capital firm Lakestar.

The Inaugural Positive Leadership Awards announce 2022 winners

The winners of the much anticipated 2022 Positive Leadership Awards have been announced, with leaders from across sectors – and across the globe – being acknowledged for their innovative and inspiring approach to changing leadership practices and bringing positivity to the workplace.

Rise in UK SMEs borrowing money expected in 2023

The majority of UK SMEs (88%) plan to lean on business finance and credit this year according to new research carried out by solution-led fintech provider Nucleus Commercial Finance (NCF).

Small businesses need new model for growth in recession

81% of business owners are worried about recession, with small business confidence taking a hit as the nation’s 5.5 million small firms face an array of challenges heading into 2023.

Experts reveal how businesses can save money during cost-of-living crisis

With businesses across the country feeling the pressure of the cost of living crisis, many owners and managers are now looking for ways to save money on day-to-day activities, as well as making more considered purchases for items that will retain their value. 

65% jump in fintech use – with boomers the fastest-growing cohort

The use of finance apps jumped by almost two-thirds in 2022 – with boomers the fastest growing demographic, reveals new data from one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

Common misconceptions about borrowing and saving with credit unions

The highest increase in consumer debt in over 18 years means thousands of people are turning to credit unions to borrow money in the UK.

New Venture Builder set to invest €1.5M equity-free to address funding shortages and growth difficulties among deeptech startups in CEE

Today at the European Innovation Council Summit, Wolves Summit, Acceler8 and Anthology Ventures announce the launch of Ventures Thrive – a new pan-European venture building studio to accelerate deeptech startups with equity-free funding and a curated growth programme. The initiative is funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and is set to address funding shortages and growth difficulties among deeptech startups in CEE.

First-time exhibitors flock to ISE 2023

In a sign of the ever-growing and widening appeal of ISE, the 2023 show is set to welcome more than 900 exhibitors, including around 120 first-time exhibitors who will take up 3,630sqm of floorspace at the Fira.

European Business Leaders Confident Despite Current Headwinds

While 65% of European business leaders agree they are facing the most challenging operating environment ever, an even larger proportion (77%) are confident about their organizations’ capacity to accelerate growth in an economic downturn, according to a new report from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).

Champions League final boots European eCommerce sales to lowest point in 2022

The lowest day of the year for European eCommerce sales in 2022 was the 28th May, the same day as the Champions League final.

Global sneaker marketplace The Edit LDN secures $4.8M as demands soars with launches in US and MENA region

The global sneaker reseller market has grown into a $30 billion industry and is steadily growing 5% year on year.

Our top 10 startups from CES 2023

CES 2023 took place at the beginning of January and was, once again, buzzing with energy and excitement.

5 Small Business VoIP Benefits That Drive Growth

We all know the importance of communication with our customers. But effective communication is easier said than done.

Not8 raises €100k to help IT companies save time on product review

The term PLG (product-led growth) has been gradually gaining popularity over the past few years, to a large extent thanks to the success of companies such as Slack, Dropbox, Calendly, Miro and ClickUp.

Not8 raises €100k to help IT companies save time on product review

The term PLG (product-led growth) has been gradually gaining popularity over the past few years, to a large extent thanks to the success of companies such as Slack, Dropbox, Calendly, Miro and ClickUp.

Q&A with Sam Martin-Ross, MD of Digital Uncut

Sam Martin-Ross is Managing Director of Digital Uncut, a digital marketing agency that delivers data-driven campaigns for scale-up businesses. We sat down with Sam to discuss the different components of SEO, and how B2B firms can develop an effective SEO strategy to generate leads.

The 7th Edition Connected Banking Summit – East Africa will be held on 7th of March in Nairobi, Kenya

Global Executives, experts and leaders will take stage, as we return with the 7th Edition Connected Banking Summit in Nairobi, Kenya on March 7, 2023. The Connected Banking Summit Series focuses on building future-oriented banking models by accelerating the pace of digital transformation and delivering a delightful customer experience in line with policy and regulations while ensuring the highest standards of privacy and security.

Stage2 to offer 10 new places in its acceleration program aimed at industrial tech start-ups

Stage2, the first Spanish accelerator for start-ups in the industrial space, launches today a new call for applications to its industrial-tech acceleration program, which is based in Barcelona.