Meeting rooms, breakout areas and outdoor spaces are the most desirable workspace features

Meeting rooms, breakout areas and outdoor spaces are the most in-demand workspace features, according to new research by infinitSpace. The European flexible workspace provider commissioned an independent study among 200 UK office landlords, asking them which features were most important in attracting tenants.

Seven signs your growing business needs a new strategy

One of the hardest challenges all leaders face is knowing when to move on from their existing strategy.  This is not only because of the attachment we feel towards a plan we have created, or because of the humility required to accept that what we are doing is not working, but also because the clear thinking required to create a winning strategy is hard work.

Getting out-of-this-world returns with lead generation

History has taught us that marketing efforts don’t always go to plan. Desired results are not always achieved – largely due to generic campaigns directed at unsuited audiences. In the past this has been accepted as a part of the process, and rightly so –  we have not had the appropriate resources to facilitate the best outcome possible. However, times have changed, and there is now little excuse for marketing campaigns to miss their mark.

Silico raises £3.4m in mission to transform business decision making

Silico, the AI-powered decision making platform, has announced that it has completed a £3.4m seed round.

How cost, convenience and collaboration can make net-zero cities a reality

The spotlight is being shone on the sustainability behaviours of individuals, companies and countries all over the world. The agendas and policies of our towns and cities are not immune to such scrutiny, especially capital cities whose presence on the international stage draws particular attention.

Reliable and versatile rescue device launched on Kickstarter

After four years of R&D and in close collaboration with imec and the European Space Agency, the O-BOY is ready to see the light of day and launches on Kickstarter.

The UAE is unlocking data-driven medicine

Dubai is hosting two new leading edge medical events, PrecisionMed Exhibition and Summit and EMERGE GHI. The headline shows are taking place 24th and 25th May at Dubai Conrad Hotel, and will discuss and display the most innovative healthcare solutions embracing, all focused on better patient healthcare outcomes.

The startups using 3D printing to revolutionise healthcare

From customised prosthetics and implants to detailed anatomical models and even tissue and organ fabrication, the market for 3D printing in healthcare is growing rapidly and startups are playing a huge part.

COVID-19 brings greater responsibility for the mental wellbeing of staff

According to research from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk protection sector, employers feel a greater responsibility for supporting staff across the four key areas of mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing as a result of COVID-19.

How to Establish Your Startup Online

Establishing your startup online is an exciting time. You’re proud of what you’ve accomplished and you want to share your business with the world. However, sometimes the reality of doing so can feel a little bit overwhelming – particularly if you’re tech-savvy.

Business process management versus project management

You might be under the impression that the type of management style you choose to run your business with isn’t important. After all, it doesn’t matter how things get done as long as they get done, right? Wrong! Completely wrong.

7 Tips for Creating Case Studies That Drive Conversations and Conversions

Gone are the days of simple case studies presented with before and after stats, and just a quote from a client. Digital marketing has improved in leaps and bounds, and so have the ways case studies are created and presented to prospects in order to convert them into customers. 

The impact of ADHD on women in the workplace

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, often referred to as ADHD, is a condition that affects behaviour, it can lead to a lack of concentration, hyperactivity, restlessness, and impulsive actions. ADHD is commonly identified in childhood, especially at times of transition when symptoms can become more noticeable, such as the start of a new school.

 Finalists for Les Margaret Awards announced

JFD unveils the 2022 finalists FOR Les Margaret Awards and invites the public to vote for their favourite finalist for the first time

Embracing failure is important for entrepreneurial success

Launching a new business is fraught with possible pitfalls, and as an entrepreneur it can often feel like one false move can bring the entire process crashing down. The reality is that business is full of inherent risks, and most business owners have encountered their fair share of failures and setbacks along the way.

Standing with Ukraine

The last few days have left most people in fear, upset and distress. It is heart-breaking to see what is happening to the country and the people of Ukraine, and the priority for most at the moment is safeguarding as many Ukrainians as we can.

Businesses must manage AI risk

Companies need to allocate greater resources to managing risks from Artificial Intelligence (AI) ahead of the introduction of the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act, a new report from research and advisory firm, Verdantix, says.

Working with Advisors

Having decided whether to start your entrepreneurial journey as a sole founder or as a co-founder you will then be able to properly develop your idea and your business.  Whatever your business plans and structure, and whatever your ultimate aims are with regard to scaling your business, there will always be many different tasks to be attended to and the smaller the business and the fewer the resources the harder this can be.

Serial entrepreneur and President of Savvitas joins GEN UK board

GEN UK, the non-profit organisation that represents GEN Global to support the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the UK, has today appointed women in business champion, Helen Martin Gee, as a Non-Executive Director.

 New recruitment platform launches to disrupt ‘broken’ recruitment market

A revolutionary new recruitment platform promising to improve the inclusiveness, experience and accuracy of hiring for both candidates and employers is set to disrupt the $88bn global recruitment market.