Global consumers predict it will be harder to thrive as economy worsens

Global consumers are predicting a gloomy future as the cost-of-living crisis grows and many are looking to brands for help to thrive, according to a new study by Omnicom’s Interbrand and C Space in collaboration with Hall & Partners.

It needn’t be lonely at the top: Why startup founders need an executive coach to help them scale

As a startup founder, you’ve grown into a position that’s exciting, but can also be quite lonesome. It’s important to have good advisors, but often those within the business have an agenda that doesn’t align with your own. This is where an executive coach can be helpful, offering an unbiased, impartial view.

Black Business Incubator at Somerset House Announces New Cohort of 15 Creative Entrepreneurs

Somerset House, the home of cultural innovators, has welcomed 15 new cutting-edge creative businesses into the Black Business Incubator at Somerset House (BBI), a free programme produced in partnership with Mentor Black Business and sponsored by Morgan Stanley, that aims to help early-stage Black-led creative businesses unlock their full potential and enable their creative enterprises to thrive.

Local businesses set to enter 2023 in ‘survival mode’ says new research from Glovo

The cost-of-living crisis, rising inflation and fears of a recession are creating considerable challenges for retailers and restaurants in the UK, according to new research commissioned by Glovo — one of the world’s leading multi-category players.

Bitgreen partners with GEAPP and Sewa Energy Resources to build a $110M Hydroelectric Facility in Sierra Leone

Bitgreen, the company building blockchain’s epicenter for sustainability, partners with green infrastructure developer Sewa Energy Resources (SERL) and international climate action platform Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) to finance the Betmai Hydroelectric Facility in Sierra Leone.

Mindfulness is important but, Consistency is key

Whether it be your personal life, your career, or relationships these two components are the ultimate Key to achieving true success.

Late payments challenge persists, but opportunities to improve cashflow remain strong

After pivoting with pace and entrepreneurialism during the Covid-19 pandemic, SMEs are now adapting again to a new set of challenges. Our recent Business Barometer research found that over half (52%) of SMEs state that rising costs present the biggest challenge to the running of their business.

The rise of AMP emails & why marketers should pay close attention

Budgeting for 2023 will be one of the most daunting tasks marketers will face this year. This is due, in part, to the current economic climate. Marketers around the world are planning for next year knowing that they will have to reduce their budgets.

Increase in trademark application = increased risk

In the last few years there has been a dramatic increase in trademark applications before the UK registry.  This brings with it an increased risk that an identical or confusingly similar application to your rights might be filed.

The 39th edition of World AI Show sets a rapid pace for the adoption of AI in the Indian landscape

250+ C-level attendees, 25+ notable expert speakers, 8 multi-national partners, and future tech exhibitors graced the 39th edition of World AI Show at The Leela, Mumbai on 23rd November 2022. With the help of these eminent speakers and futuristic solution providers, attendees were able to build and embrace a vibrant AI industry in India.

Idris and Sabrina Elba join forces with Huel in latest $24m funding round
Idris and Sabrina Elba join forces with Huel in latest $24m funding round

Huel has closed a $24 million funding round led by Highland Europe, welcoming SAG-winning actor, musician, filmmaker and philanthropist and UN Goodwill Ambassador Idris Elba OBE to the team, alongside a star-studded line-up of new investors.

Go Over These 6 Things Before Starting an LLC

Few things are more exhilarating than the feeling of starting your own business.

Talkwalker implements large language models – an industry first for consumer intelligence

Leading consumer intelligence platform, Talkwalker has announced the implementation of large language models within its consumer intelligence acceleration platform – an industry first in the consumer intelligence space.

Dating Brand for Gym-enthusiasts, FIT FCK, Enters Online Content-Creator World

FITFCK, a dating brand for gym-enthusiasts, goes from strength to strength (pun intended) as they announce their entry into the online content-creator world. The fitness dating brand connects like minded gym lovers through IRL fitness dating events – and their soon to be released IOS and android compatible dating app.

 

Harnessing the power of technology, remote work and freelancers

Woody Allen once said that 80% of all success is down to showing up, but for many startups finding the right people – both partners and employees – is an equally important step on the road to success.

How EdTech can solve the inequality issue in British education

The UK’s education system is thought to be one of the strongest in the world. It often ranks in the top five for worldwide education systems. But take a closer look and, despite the advanced British school curriculum and the UK being home to some of the world’s most prestigious universities, the British education system falls short when it comes to an equal playing field for disadvantaged students.

Why Financial Literacy is So Important for Gen Z

We’ve all heard the old cliché: if young people just spent less money on avocado toast, or skipped a latte every once in a while, they might actually be able to afford a house. These proverbs have seemingly become gospel, but they’re patently false. In fact, it would take the money saved from skipping almost 25,000 portions of avocado toast to buy a house in London – that’s one portion every day for 65 years.

Average start-up loan value falls to £142k and loan volumes drop by more than half

New analysis of startup loans with personal guarantees attached has found that the average loan has fallen over 138% in the past year to £142,492, from £339,304 in 2021.

WORKER-LED NETWORK ORGANISE REACHES 1.7 MILLION WORKERS IN THE UK

Organise, the global worker-led network for fixing employment and campaigning for better pay and working conditions, has now hit an active user base of over 1.7 million workers in the UK.

FuturePlus and Outernet Unite to Create First Sustainability Impact Awards for High-Growth Companies

Sustainability management platform FuturePlus, and London’s new media and culture district featuring the world’s most advanced immersive screens, Outernet, have teamed up to create the Outernet Impact Award in association with FuturePlus.