Perceptual Robotics announces first close round of funding with investment from Brookstreet

Perceptual Robotics has announced the closing of the newest funding round led by investment from Brookstreet Equity Partners LLP (“Brookstreet”).

What Is Product Management and Why Is It Important for SMEs

With the rise of digital transformation, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must quickly adapt their products and services to meet customers’ changing needs and market dynamics.

Memfault raises $24m in series B funding to supercharge IoT reliability platform

Memfault, the provider of the first IoT reliability platform, announced today a $24 million series B funding round.

Demographic Demands: How FinTechs can cater to Gen Z

The spending power of Generation Z – those born between the mid-90s and early-2010s – is on the rise.

Over 2 in 3 small business owners already feel burnt out

New research from Intuit QuickBooks reveals that over two-thirds (68%) of sole traders already feel burnt out as a business owner entering 2023. Additional pressures are growing too, with the Self Assessment tax return deadline looming and more than half (52%) not having yet started their return as of 9thJanuary 2023.

WindowSight connects technology with visual arts at the ISE23

ISE and WindowSight join forces to design a unique atmosphere during ISE 2023.

Busting PSTN switch off myths

It’s now less than three years until the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is switched off in the UK, which means businesses must switch to digital now.

£1 Million Business Owner Shares 5-Step Method To Land ANY Remote Job

Increasing numbers of Brits are embracing the work-from-home lifestyle, and it looks like 2023 will see more companies moving towards either a hybrid or fully remote working model.

Skills shortages are far from over – firms with slow hiring processes are losing out

While the record-breaking vacancy numbers of last year have slowed, the UK is still in the midst of a skills shortage, with the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showing that vacancy numbers are still historically high, despite signs of slowing month-on-month.

Inheritance Tax Receipts reach £5.3 billion, £700 million higher than the previous year

Figures released by HMRC today show that the Treasury raked in £5.3 billion in inheritance tax receipts in the months from April to December 2022.

Download the official ISE 2023 app before the show

With just days to go until ISE 2023 opens its doors at the Fira Barcelona, Gran Vía on 31 January – 3 February 2023, ISE 2023 – the official show app has been released.

5 Mistakes Start-ups Should Avoid with Data and Analytics

Start-up founders are always being told to keep an eye on their data and analytics and build them as quickly as possible, yet often start-ups are not fully aware of the intricacies of analytics and data and make the wrong choices.

77% of consumers feel anxious checking banking apps as cost-of-living challenges bite

GFT’s latest Banking Disruption Index indicates that banking customers are feeling increasingly apprehensive checking their finances.

Startup accelerator opens to support aspiring entrepreneurs in Northern England & Northern Ireland

The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Hub has opened a new round of applications for its Regional Talent Engines programme to support entrepreneurial mid-late career engineers with an innovative concept to bring to market.

Helsinki, the world’s best kept business secret, opens annual entrepreneurial growth scheme for the third year running

The successful 90 Day Finn programme from Helsinki is back for the third year running, filled with even more ambition and activity than ever before.

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.

BRITS LOST £4 billion to fraudsters in 2022

The 2022 Fraud Report from money.co.uk is back; The report analyses police figures to reveal where in the UK has seen the biggest rise in fraud and cyber crime, and which are the most common types.

Oxford Medical Products Announces First Human Trial Of Sirona

Oxford Medical Products (OMP) has today announced the first human trial of Sirona, its self-expanding hydrogel capsule which aims to deliver a safe, effective and affordable breakthrough technology for weight loss.

Love Cocoa Secures Sweet £4.25m Investment

The investment was funded by Richard Koch, the author and entrepreneur behind venture successes including Grind, Plymouth Gin and Betfair.