The critical importance of demonstrating true allyship in the workplace

The Covid-19 pandemic proved to be a turning point for the corporate work culture, as companies reevaluated their practices and found new ways to respond to the evolving needs of the workplace. Amid lockdowns and social distancing, many employers rose to the occasion, strengthening their communications and relationships with staff while reimagining the workplace to accommodate hybrid work and a more supportive and encouraging environment.

Top tips to an advisory board
This article is part 10 of 14 in the series Kevins Top Tips

Working with the right partners can make the difference between success and failure in almost any scenario, but this is even more true when running an early-stage business.  As a founder, it is simply not possible to know everything that needs to be done and the best way to do it.

Skyports secures investment from Singapore heavyweight

ST Engineering and Skyports have been working closely on a range of projects since 2021, including reservoir inspection operations and beyond visual line of sight ship-to-shore parcel deliveries.

The future of education is in the hands of EdTech startups

Classrooms have moved beyond the clunky desktop computers and square televisions wheeled out on a trolley that were once the norm for students across the UK. The new standard is for classrooms to be tech-infused with tablets, interactive online courses and sometimes robots.

Squarespace launches Fluid Engine, a next-gen website design system

Squarespace, the all-in-one website building and ecommerce platform, has announced the launch of Fluid Engine, a next-gen website design system that reimagines drag-and-drop technology for a truly customizable, fast, and easy website design experience for desktop and mobile. 

SMEs face tough decisions on which subscription services to keep as they prepare for cost of living bite

Research from Barclaycard Payments – which processes £1 in every £3 spent on credit and debit cards in the UK – has found that cost of living increases are set to impact B2B subscriptions as nearly half (49%) are considering reducing the number of services they subscribe to, as they tackle rising costs.

What is the business owner’s trap and how can you avoid it?

On the scaling up journey, too many business owners fall into the trap of being at the hub of everything– creating an ‘owner’s trap’ that can be difficult to break out of. 

5 strategies to support employees through the cost-of-living crisis

With the rate of inflation soaring around the world, small businesses everywhere are facing a new kind of challenge – how they can best support employees through the cost-of-living crisis.

The importance of Reverse Logistics
This article is part 10 of 10 in the series Shipment and logistics for startups

Supply chain and logistics departments often ignore reverse logistics, meaning $1trn worth of products is lost every year in the US alone.

Four Essentials to Redesign Your Website

Redesigning a website is one of the most challenging things you can do for your business. It’s expensive, time-consuming, and requires some technical know-how if you want to achieve the best results. But don’t worry. We’ve got some tips to help make the process easier and more successful.

Navigating risk capacity vs risk appetite in a tough market

In the startup ecosystem, we’ve been hearing a lot of speculations about how the economic downturn will bring correction to the tech industry. We’ve seen layoffs happening across the industry, yet at the same time we’ve also seen news from startups that have achieved significant funding rounds.

iDenfy announces its cyber insurance by landing a contract with Lloyds

iDenfy has announced a collaboration with Lloyd’s, the leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. iDenfy selected the Technology Errors and Omissions Coverage insurance as well as the Cyber protection package to meet the highest security standards.

Cambridge AI liquid sensor business welcomes Governor of Queensland

InferSens is honoured to have welcomed Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland to its new headquarters at the St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge, UK.

Four Small Business Ideas for Active Retirees

After decades spent in employment, retirement can seem at once wonderful and daunting. The prospect of no longer working leaves many feeling rudderless and apprehensive about how they will fill their days, causing a case of cold feet even in those who have looked forward to a life of relaxation away from responsibility for years.

How to properly manage employee hazards in the workplace?

Employers have a legal responsibility to take care of their employees and to make everyone aware of how to handle potential hazards in the workplace. Apart from these legal reasons, they also have a moral responsibility with their employees and with society at large to guarantee the health and safety of the collective.

The Changing Face of Data collection

Data has come to dominate many aspects of our lives, with Big Tech companies tracking almost everything we do online or on our phones. It is estimated that by 2025 we will have created nearly 200 zettabytes worth of data as more and more devices record more and more information. That is an unimaginably large amount of data. A zettabyte is one sextillion (one followed by 21 zeros) bytes. The Bible is just four million bytes.

Six Tips to Start a Business Overseas

For some business people, the opportunity to establish an overseas business is irresistible. Globalisation, increased online communication, the lure of international supply chains, and emerging markets are encouraging businesses from every industry to travel to foreign lands in search of new customer bases and better material sources.

Standup if you want to Startup

Startup2Standup was founded by experienced entrepreneurs. All of them remembered the struggles of being a start-up founder, of being alone, without advice, money, and recognition. They decided to put this right, convinced that a community of start-up founders and new business owners could help each other and shorten the path to success.

How to work successfully with a combination of remote and in-office staff

One of the many consequences of COVID-19 is the increase in those working remotely, with almost 50% of people working from home at some point during the pandemic. This type of working has many benefits, as does working in an office, and as we have begun to return to normal this has provided a new challenge for many companies. How do you navigate managing a workforce where some people are remote, some are hybrid and some are full-time office-based? In this article, we will explore some of the best techniques for achieving synergy within a geographically diverse team.

Builder.ai data reveals over 20 million can’t live without social media

The average Brit uses just 10 of the 17 apps on their phone according to new research from Builder.ai. Yet, over a third (35%) claim that they couldn’t live without using social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.