A lack of cyber security skills is leaving SMEs exposed

Nick Denning, CEO Policy Monitor, looks at the risks and business impacts of shocking statistics showing a lack of basic security skills within UK SMEs.

Noisy Workplace? What Every Employer Needs to Hear

From the outset of business operations every employer should be aware that maintaining a safe and happy workplace is essential. It is not only important for the wellbeing of staff but for both the productivity and efficiency of the entire company. 

The need-to-know terms for business leaders in 2023

The past year has given rise to a multitude of new terms used to describe different employee behaviours that have appeared since the pandemic, from ‘quiet constraint’ to ‘desk bombing’ and more. 

Statzon Raises a €400,000 Seed Round to Expand to New Industry Verticals

A Finnish market intelligence startup, Statzon, has announced that it has successfully raised a 400K EUR seed funding round. The round includes equity funding from investors as well as an R&D loan from Business Finland.

How to Run a Successful Business with a Childhood Friend

Kunal and I have been friends since we were 13 years old having gone to the same secondary school in Kent.

CES: 200 French Tech startups on their way to Las Vegas

French Tech innovations are ready to be discovered at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) from 5th to 8th January 2023. For this edition of the show, Business France will be supporting over 200 French startups in two pavilions. Under the French Tech brand, the French startups will present their smart solutions as they confront the international tech ecosystem.

Faircado will sell 10 million second-hand items to turn Christmas green

Faircado, a Berlin-based startup that provides the first AI-powered second-hand shopping assistance, announces the launch of its fashion apparel category.

‘Teamed’ secures 2.5M seed investment to democratise global employment opportunities

Today, Teamed announces the successful close of its seed round at £2.5M, led by Blackfinch Group alongside Nexus Investments and 1818 Venture Capital, enabling the global hiring platform to further develop its service-led software to make global employment easier for companies and top talent.

The Great Resignation: what comes next?

Following the pandemic, the jobs market has seen a dramatic shake up over the last two years.

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
This article is part 11 of 17 in the series CES

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
This article is part 10 of 17 in the series CES

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
This article is part 9 of 17 in the series CES

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
This article is part 8 of 17 in the series CES

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.

How the games industry is driving content creation in the systems integration ecosystem

BK Johannessen, Unreal Engine Business Director for Broadcast and Live Events at Epic Games, has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).

Co-Create What’s Next at CES 2023: Marelli to showcase cutting-edge technologies that drive vehicle personality and performance

Marelli, one of the world’s leading global independent suppliers to the automotive sector, will showcase its latest innovations at CES 2023 in Las Vegas, January 5-7, 2023, at the Wynn Hotel. The invitation-only, interactive experience will allow guests to co-create the future of mobility.