Cross-European ‘Hack for Peace’ to solve war issues

Swedish-Ukrainian IT company Sigma Software Group and Tech Nation UK will host the Cross-European hackathon ‘Hack for Peace’, to build tech solutions to solve war issues.

First not-for-profit to leverage WeWork’s new platform

WeWork, a global flexible space provider, announced 20:40 as the first not-for-profit organisation to leverage WeWork Workplace.

How to build a website – easily! Five simple questions to get you on your way

We understand that building a website can be intimidating. There’s a lot to consider. You’re going to be competing with many established, well-designed websites. Every business owner wants their website to ‘stand out’ and there are a lot of components and considerations.

How can WebRTC become the key to your startup’ success?

Learn about WebRTC – an open framework for the web that has become one of the most popular solutions for organising online voice and video communication.

Entrepreneurs turn to DocuSign eSignature for quick and easy solutions

Starting and running a successful business is the dream of many entrepreneurs. Violeta Martin, VP Commercial Sales, EMEA at DocuSign explores how deploying electronic signatures can offer a genuine opportunity for growth.

elasticStage raises £3.5m with the latest closing of its seed round

On-demand vinyl platform, elasticStage, has announced the latest closing of its seed round which has now raised £3.5m in total for the British tech startup.

Tovie AI defines the touchless future of retail with virtual shopping assistants

Tovie AI, a conversational commerce company based in the UK, predicts the interactive and personalised shopping experience is the new demand in the post-pandemic retail world.

Constructive Bio launches with 15M seed investment to re-engineer biology

Constructive Bio announces its launch as a new UK-based biotechnology company following the completion of a $15m seed round and an exclusive license from the Medical Research Council (MRC), to IP developed by Professor Jason Chin’s Laboratory (Chin Lab) at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (MRC-LMB).

Aerospace Xelerated opens call for startups working on digital services and solutions

Aerospace Xelerated has announced that its call for applications is open.

Simple bookkeeping for small business owners

If you’re thinking of starting a small business, it won’t do you good if you don’t know how to keep track of your money. Bookkeeping involves more than just maintaining receipts; it includes preparing financial statements and taxes. In this quick-start guide, we’ll introduce you to bookkeeping tips so you can get started in the right direction.

The largest event for the full telecoms ecosystem

5G World, Broadband World Forum and the newly launched Telco Cloud have joined forces to become part of Network X, taking place this 18-20 October in Amsterdam.

What are the advantages of building a global team?

In 1962, Arthur C Clarke wrote “magic’s just science we don’t understand yet”, and it’s a quote that bears striking relevancy today. Nearly every home in the developed world is filled with a menagerie of electronic gadgets allowing cheap, easy, and near-instantaneous communication with almost anyone, regardless of their global location.

The case for the contact centre being a part of sales and marketing

Recent Gallup analysis shows fully engaged customers will give a 23% greater share of their wallet – providing a significant revenue opportunity for businesses to compete on quality of Customer Experience (CX).

Pathmonk receives €1.5m for increasing conversion rates on websites

Dusseldorf-based startup Pathmonk has closed a seed investment round to boost its next-gen AI website conversion platform for marketers.

Habits that can make or break your startup

Starting a business is a very personal journey and one that requires absolute attention and effort. Entrepreneurs often create businesses that reflect who they are as a person – meaning that personal habits and motivations can commonly creep into business proceedings. However, it’s important to ensure that you recognise when you are doing something for the benefit of the business or yourself because these lines can become blurred when you are at the helm of a startup.

Do you need to review your EDI policies? Telltale signs that new training may be needed

Equality, diversity and inclusivity (EDI) has been an important internal metric for businesses to track for some time and has only grown in importance in recent years. As we understand more about the systemic biases that affect marginalised communities in society, so too do we understand the need to provide a progressive and equitable atmosphere in private enterprise.

How to build a brilliant omnichannel customer experience

Businesses are finally beginning to understand just how vital omnichannel customer service experiences are. A customer would head into a brick-and-mortar store to make a purchase. These are single-channel customers.

Virgin Money’s Marketplace – an online service for small businesses

Virgin Money, with fintech partner Expend, has launched an online service called Marketplace where small business banking customers can access a number of different useful services offered by best-in-class digital providers.

Harper and UK fertility clinics to provide mental health fertility support programmes

Harper, a mental health platform designed to deliver personalised care to support patients receiving fertility treatment, has announced the first three clinics to make its service available to patients.

What really drives buying decisions?

Why do people and businesses choose to buy certain products? Vendors around the world spend millions on market research trying to find the answer to that relatively simple question. But the answer is far from simple.