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

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

Murasaki closes €1.5m seed round led by Japanese incubate fund

As Japanese and European serial entrepreneurs and developers operating out of The Netherlands, Murasaki is on a mission to disrupt the GameFi economy.

Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo unveils world-class line-up of entrepreneurs, CEOs and tech leaders

Over 50 high-profile entrepreneurs, CEOs, tech leaders and innovators have been announced as part of Karren Brady’s Women in Business & Tech Expo keynote and seminar programmes.

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.

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.

5 things it takes to run a successful start-up (and be happy)

I wanted to write this article for you if you’re a budding entrepreneur who wants to be in charge of your own destiny. Maybe you’re craving that feeling of creating something from nothing. Or perhaps you just want that sense of freedom: taking holidays when you like, doing only what you love and dialling your earnings up and down as much as you please.

How Skai Social is empowering women entrepreneurs

When it comes to social media, it can be a bit of a mind-field to business owners, as it is ever evolving and hard to keep up with. With so many constant changes and shifts, how can one truly be ahead of the curve?

Introducing four lucrative mobile beauty businesses

Whether you’re getting your nails done, having your hair recoloured or taking a waxing strip to your brows, the beauty industry isn’t short on treatments. In fact, it’s a booming industry that is growing with each year. In 2022, the industry has been valued at an eye-watering £395.7 billion. And everyone’s getting a slice of the well-groomed pie.

How to start a successful property portfolio

Are you looking to start a property portfolio but you’re not sure where to get started? Here are some top tips on what you should do.

How to boss birthdays (literally)

We’ve all heard the saying ‘work hard play hard’ but how exactly do you do that? Being a boss, it is important to make your team feel valued. Celebrating your team’s birthdays is a great opportunity to do this and show your team just how much you appreciate them.

Why cyber security is so important for therapists

Therapists are becoming an increasingly prevalent part of people’s lives as an increased focus on better mental health gives more people the confidence to seek assistance when it is required.

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.