Recruiting internationally: the considerations for businesses

One of the biggest challenges that businesses are experiencing today is recruitment. Described as The Great Resignation, the UK has seen higher-than-usual numbers of employees voluntarily leaving their jobs since the pandemic, which is having a huge impact on businesses finding and retaining talent.

A guide for entrepreneurs growing their social presence

As TikTik consumption is increasing, we spoke to someone with expertise, Cat Anderson, Head of Marketing EMEA at Sprout Social on why B2B startups should bother with TikTok, and how entrepreneurs can work on growing their social presence.

Top ways to keep your business ahead of the curve

Once starting up, the competition can be fierce, and it can be difficult standing out from the crowd. You always need to be ahead of the game and prepare for the unexpected.

iDenfy’s AI-powered identity verification will shield Peccala customers from fraud

iDenfy, the global remote identity verification and fraud prevention company, joined forces with Peccala, the cryptocurrency investment platform that provides tokenized crypto Robo-investor services

bloss launch app connecting employers and employees with parenting experts

bloss, the family life-focused technology platform, launches its much-anticipated app.

The biggest challenges facing corporate social responsibility leaders

Harvard Business School conducted a recent survey where they discovered 70% of people believe it is important for businesses to make a positive impact. They also found 25% of consumers take a zero-tolerance stance on companies that employ questionable ethical practices.

UK space industry can learn from Elon Musk

It’s been 50 years since mankind last set foot on the Moon. During this time, human space exploration has focused on manned low-Earth orbit missions and unmanned exploration. The space industry is worth £240bn worldwide with the UK accounting for £16bn of that.

6 PetTech startups changing the game
6 PetTech startups changing the game

From wearable devices to smart feeders and bowls, we all enjoy spending money on our pets. The PetTech market is set to hit $20bn by 2028, according to research. The market is being driven by the increasing introduction of AI-enabled solutions that enhance the analytics capabilities of products.

How has customers wants and needs changed?

The customer is always right, and one of the most important factors when it comes to business decisions. So how do you keep the customer happy?

Working women bear emotional and financial brunt of cost-of-living crisis

A survey amongst 1,024 UK adults in full-time employment has explored the connection between mental health and financial wellbeing.

With the online sales tax consultation now closed, what can we expect and will it happen any time soon?

Rishi Sunak was plauded by most for responding so quickly to support small businesses as COVID hit. But what a shame that the years of campaigning didn’t trigger such a revolutionary business rates consultation before an unprecedented global pandemic hit the already underperforming high street retail and shopping center sector, or Brexit, the war in Ukraine, spiralling fuel prices and a cost of living crisis.

Q&A: Sam Martin Co-Founder of Peckwater Brands

Peckwater Brands runs a range of virtual restaurant brands. These are virtual restaurants that exist solely on third-party delivery platforms, like Deliveroo or Uber Eats, without their own brick-and-mortar location.

A new internet spells a new model for DTC startups

A new economic landscape is quickly materialising as consumers become more discerning with spending, and the pressure is on startups to work harder to generate love for their brand across many different surfaces.

Applications are open for the Impact Accelerator for Women Founders 

AWS is launching a one-of-its-kind programme that gives more women founders the support they need to accelerate their businesses. 

How to Safeguard Your Small Business Against Failure

If you are in the process of starting a new small business, you will be well aware of the various challenges that you may have to face in the near future. In Britain alone, you will be competing with another 5.5 million small businesses which means that you will have to pull out all of the stops in order to make enough revenue to stay afloat.

How to build an eCommerce platform

eCommerce is a growing trend, and the demand for eCommerce platforms will rise over the next few years. The good news is that several different eCommerce platforms are available to help you get started. The bad news? Building an online store isn’t easy—nor should it be!

LiveEO secures €19m to bring space data insights to Industry 4.0

LiveEO, provider of satellite analytics, has secured €19m in funding, in what is one of the largest investments to date in Earth Observation in Europe.

5 tips for aspiring healthtech founders from a doctor and CEO

In the face of rising care backlogs and staffing shortages, healthcare services urgently need innovative solutions to deliver sustainable transformation and support. As an Accident and Emergency doctor, I witnessed first-hand how poorly implemented, inflexible tech put additional pressure on clinicians and affected the ability to provide the best patient care. 

The Habit of Creating New Habits

Our brain is constantly evolving. According to Zimmer, the brain has up to 100 billion neurons which create 100 trillion neural connections, making our brain into a highly complex thinking machine. We can take seemingly random pieces of information and connect them to completely unrelated subjects and create something new, which is why as humans we are incredibly creative and innovative. It seems like a paradox then, as despite this, we can find it so difficult to break negative habits that may even be detrimental to us.

FuturePlus joins forces with diode to simplify the switch to electric vehicles

FuturePlus, the online sustainability measurement platform, has announced an exciting new sustainability partnership with electric vehicle (EV) technology startup Diode – which will make switching to EV smarter, easier and more affordable.