How to Improve Employee Satisfaction and Wellbeing in Your Startup

Wellbeing and mental health have become defining issues of our generation, as stigma surrounding conversations around mental illness is tackled and more people speak up about their experiences.

UK SMEs reveal 2023 international expansion plans

New research by American Express reveals that half (51%) of UK small and medium sized businesses currently operating internationally plan to enter new global markets in the next 12 months.

Indy Autonomous Challenge to Return to CES 2023 with Boosted Engine Package on All Cars

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that after making history at CES 2022 with the world’s first-ever, head-to-head autonomous racecar competition, that the Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) will return to CES 2023. The Autonomous Challenge at CES will take place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, January 7, 2023. The event will be limited to CES attendees and transportation will be available from the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

‘Morrisons’ scraps dates on its fresh fruit and veg

Morrisons is scrapping date labels and removing ‘Display Until’ messaging on nearly 200 of its fresh fruit, vegetable and salad items including traditional Christmas dinner favourites.

CES 2023 Will Focus on How Innovation is Addressing Global Challenges

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that CES 2023, the world’s most influential technology event, will partner with the World Academy of Art and Science (WAAS) to showcase the critical role of technology in support of the United Nations efforts to advance human security for all.

Europe’s “Hottest” Accelerator, Deeptech Labs, continues momentum

Deeptech Labs, voted ‘Hottest Accelerator’ at The Europas Tech Awards 2022, has hosted its bi-annual Demo Day, showcasing its Autumn cohort of five pre-Series A deeptech companies as well as welcoming back cohort alumni member Autofill.

AMD’s Dr. Lisa Su to Keynote Live at CES 2023

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO, will deliver an in-person keynote address at CES 2023, the world’s most influential technology event. Dr. Su will share AMD’s vision—a perennial highlight of the CES season—on how high-performance and adaptive computing transforms lives by addressing the world’s toughest problems.

Aura Connected Frames Raises $26M in Growth Capital Ahead of Peak Holiday Sales

Aura, the leading innovator in WiFi-connected picture frames, has announced the company has raised $26M in growth capital to support increased manufacturing and future development of the brand’s connected frames and private family photo-sharing app.

BMW to Keynote at CES 2023

Sharing the vision of a digital tomorrow, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Oliver Zipse, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, will deliver a pre-show keynote address at CES 2023.

To sign or not to sign a personal guarantee for a startup loan

The recent Bank of England interest rate hike to 3% has certainly put a dampener on cheap lending but as startups seek a path through the myriad of economic uncertainty, the additional factor to consider is the high likelihood that if new finance is needed, the business founder or directors will need to sign personal guarantees.

CTA Announces a More Touchless Venue Experience for CES 2023

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced a more touchless venue experience for CES 2023 as part of its commitment to create a healthy environment to conduct and further global business. Health and safety measures will be taken across all CES 2023 venues and will include increased fresh air flow and filtration systems, hand sanitizing stations, door greeters, and touchless public facilities.

Why your PR Strategy should not be measured by backlinks

Brand value or equity is not built on backlinks. It is created by communicating a clear understanding of what a company stands for, its core offering and how it is differentiated. Public relations (PR) supports this effort.

CTA Announces CES 2023 Innovation Awards Honorees

Today (16th November 2022) during CES Unveiled New York, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced the CES 2023 Innovation Awards honorees, including those recognized as Best of Innovation honorees. The CES Innovation Awards is an annual competition honoring outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products across 28 product categories. The CES 2023 Innovation Awards program received a record-high number of over 2100 submissions.

Christmas board games help children build business skills

New research commissioned by Virgin StartUp, a not-for-profit organisation which helps budding founders start or grow their new business, reveals that more than a third (36%) of UK adults believe children who are good at playing Christmas board games like Monopoly, are more likely to become entrepreneurs in later life.

Delta’s Ed Bastian and MediaLink’s Michael Kassan to Keynote at CES 2023

The Consumer Technology Association CTA today announced its CES 2023 C Space keynote conversation, featuring Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian and MediaLink founder and CEO Michael E. Kassan. The keynote, “Building Connection & Community in a Non-Stop World,” will explore how successful consumer brands are combining technology with ingenuity to engage dedicated followers and create superfans.

Why your small business needs a data expert

The rise of data-driven business models is creating an insatiable need for data and analytics experts across every industry and business – including start-ups and SMEs. In this article, John Salt, co-founder of Only Data Jobs, a jobs board dedicated to data and analytics positions, explains why small businesses should include a data expert in their roster right from the start.

Stellantis to Keynote at CES 2023

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares as a keynote speaker at CES 2023. The keynote address will feature the global unveiling of the Ram 1500 Revolution Battery Electric Vehicle Concept and the Peugeot Inception Concept. The presentation will chronicle Stellantis’ vision for making mobility clean, safe and affordable for all.

Christmas bonus in higher demand than end of year party amid cost-of-living crisis

A national survey commissioned by global provider of workforce and advisory solutions, Resource Solutions, has revealed a divide in sentiment towards end-of-year work parties among the UK workforce.

Levelling Up: Why Gaming Influencer Marketing is Thriving

As Christmas looms, it’s nearly time to unwind. As kids, this time of year is centred around play; we all have vivid memories of eyeing up toys in shops throughout December, spending the holidays playing games and letting our imaginations run wild.

CES 2023 on Track for Record Post-Pandemic Growth

As anticipation builds for CES 2023, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) held a virtual press conference highlighting record post-pandemic sales and continued momentum that, if held today, make CES 2023 50% bigger than CES 2022.