YouGov/BaseKit study highlights huge digital education gap for SMEs

Today, micro business software company BaseKit has unveiled its inaugural 2022 micro business report: Crossing the digital divide.

7 Logistics Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Starting in Ecommerce

You have finally launched your eCommerce store online—great. What do you do now? Well, there are a lot of things you should not do.

0100 Conference Cyprus: Meet Leading Investors from Europe and MENA

0100 Conferences is glad to announce its third conference in Limassol, Cyprus on the 19th of October, 2022. We are always so excited to be bringing seasoned professionals: LP investors, GP investors and service providers from Europe and MENA to Limassol.

AstroLabs and the Italian Trade Agency partner to launch the UAE edition of the Global Startup Program

AstroLabs and the Italian Trade Agency, the government agency which promotes the globalisation of Italian firms under the aegis of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, have partnered to launch the 2nd edition of the Global Startup Program in the UAE. The program will support the business acceleration and expansion of 12 technology-enabled Italian startups to the UAE, as a launchpad for expansion into MENA and beyond.

New Initiative To Help Women In Europe Find Jobs In IT Industry

Swedish-Ukrainian IT company Sigma Software Group is scaling up their Femmegineering initiative to build a female tech community across emerging European tech markets. The organisers will launch educational events, and provide free access to IT courses at Sigma Software University and mentorships by industry leaders to female refugees and local women in Europe.

 

Has SEO changed significantly with the latest Google Algorithm updates?

It’s absolutely crucial to keep up with the dynamic processes that encompass SEO. With a consistent, long-term plan, effective SEO offers the potential to carry your company to the top spot. However, helping your website move through the rankings involves an acute awareness of when and how to shift your strategy. We’ve explored the latest trends in SEO below. 

Leading women in tech to debate secrets to career success

Leading professionals from Samsung, Equiem, Tapoly and Wisdom will take to the stage at Mindspace Shoreditch on 12 October 2022 to host the panel: “What I wish I’d known at the start of my tech career”.

Zero-waste water purification startup ‘Sküma Water’ raises £300,000

Sküma Water has raised £300,000 in a pre-seed funding round led by early-stage focused venture capital firm Jenson Funding Partners. Multiple angel investors also participated in the round, including William Ripley, a notable investor in sustainable technology and ex-director of product strategy at Philips

How Can HR Managers Make Use of Employee Sick Leave Data?

We naturally want our employees to show up for work happy and healthy, but a long string of absences is often concerning. But don’t jump to conclusions—there’s usually a good reason why your staff aren’t coming in as often. Sick leave data can help shed light on the situation.

 

supply challenges hit the FMCG Sector in 2022: How can AI help turn the tide?

When mandatory self-isolation periods ended in the UK, in February 2022, it was hoped that we would be able to work on restoring the economy. But since then, the consequences of Brexit, the war in Ukraine and global supply chain/logistics issues have significantly impacted inflation and hampered economic recovery.

Europeans can now throw away their payment cards

Finally, 400 million Europeans can exchange their payment card for a ring, a bracelet, or a watch. Swedish Fidesmo Pay is now available through Curve, the international payment app, which means that digital payments with connected wearables are now made possible in the whole of Europe.

The smart printing solution that leaves small businesses to focus on their passions

Small and midsize businesses (SMBs) have one passion – their company, their customers, their industry, and their growth. If you are in the process of starting a new small business, or are even trying to successfully run one, you will be well aware of the various challenges that you may have to face in the near future.

Building a better culture: How technology helps engage employees

A recent survey from Gallup found that just 9% of UK workers in 2022 felt enthused by their work. The report also found that businesses with an engaged workforce have on average 23% higher profits than those with dissatisfied employees.

Jordan Prepares for its Largest Tech Expo for Start-ups!

Jordan Start-Up Expo 2022, organised by The Future Event, is the only large-scale B2B conference and exhibition in The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. This expo is bringing together the country’s emerging yet innovative start-ups along with leading cutting-edge solution providers, Venture Capital firms, Angel Investors, Accelerators & Incubators. The largest technology expo for start-ups in Jordan is scheduled to be hosted on 19 – 20th October 2022 at St. Regis, Amman.

The fastest-growing tech skills to add to your CV

New research from FDM Group reveals the most in-demand tech skills, to help spruce up your CV and stand out from the crowd. 

Leicester most likely to withstand incoming recession

Business finance experts at NerdWallet ran a study on 25 UK cities to find out which would be the most likely to weather a recession. The study used data from the ONS and other sources, looking at active business population, business survival rate, and disposable income, among other factors.

Birmingham start-up hosts free event to provide start-up funding for 1 million entrepreneurs

Birmingham not-for-profit hibretOne is hosting an official launch event on Monday 10th October 2022. The free event is a continuation of the company’s efforts to help UK businesses, having already supported entrepreneurs to access £4m worth of grants to date.

Operations Nation presents cONference: 2-Day Event for Startups

On the 3rd and 4th of October, 2022, Operations Nation is holding its annual cONference, a global virtual gathering of COOs, Directors/VPs of Operations, and Operation Managers working in startups to discuss the many challenges encountered along the path of scaling their companies to “operational excellence”.

What does revenue-based finance mean for startups within this macro environment?

As interest rates increase and tech stock multiples come down, accessing growth capital is becoming more expensive for startup founders.

How Ukrainian IT companies handle unprecedented business risks

The world has just started to recover from the pandemic lockdowns, struggling to come back to normal life. New challenges, much more shocking than COVID-19, were a lightning bolt of a clearing sky. The war in the biggest European country has started.