The importance of wellness and work

My copywriting business launched when I was going through treatment for cancer, back in the spring of 2015. It was both the perfect and worst possible time to set up.

Is business confidence heating up after a year of Brexit?

An understandable lack of confidence has gripped most sectors across markets globally over the past two years, given the combined weight of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the pressure this applied to an already-strained global supply chain. More than ever, businesses have been challenged to perform even their critical operations, in the face of rising costs and uncertain reliability of their modes of supply.

How exercise can improve productivity

We all know that a healthy lifestyle benefits us in the long run, but we rarely think that exercise can increase our work productivity today. The secret to the beneficial effects of exercise is that new, unfamiliar physical activities cause our brain to wake up and get out of automatic mode. This article will be helpful for those who want to become more successful in their work, increase concentration, relieve stress, strengthen memory and other cognitive functions.

The BNPL Market’s next destination in 2022 is SMEs

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has been one of the most notable financial trends in recent years, consistently trending upwards in size and scale during a period of instability and disruption. A novel and accessible form of lending, BNPL gained traction among some noteworthy fintech startups before breaking into the big time, with some of the world’s largest and most influential companies either incorporating third-party BNPL services into their offering or even creating their own product.

How to maintain culture when scaling

When starting a business, the culture you want to create is likely to be one of the first things you talk about; it’s an essential ingredient in building a team of people who hold the same principles and will work to achieve common goals. But it’s all too easy to let that culture slip down the priority list as your business grows. Kristian Gjerding, CEO of CellPoint Digital, explains why it should always be top of the agenda.

Shredall SDS Group celebrates 25th anniversary and 25% increase in turnover

Shredall SDS Group is celebrating its 25th anniversary this month, recognising years of partnering with businesses across the UK to store and dispose of their confidential documents.

Ethical ticketing platform adopts what3words to deliver better event experiences

Event organisers can provide attendees with precise locations for meeting points, restrooms, emergency services and much more

Female leadership commitment grows with new Santander programmes

Both programmes are being launched in partnership with The London School of Economics and Political Science.

What the future of the fashion industry looks like

With the beginning of London Fashion Week 2022, what better time to explore the future of the fashion industry. There are few success stories as prevalent as the rise of the NFT (non-fungible tokens), and it’s this tech trend that is set to be the next big influence on the merchandise industry.

The 5 W’s of Content Marketing
This article is part 6 of 6 in the series Marketing Tips with Lion Spirit Media

In the words of Bill Gates, ‘Content is king’ and this applies for startups. Quality content not only helps to boost awareness and improve SEO, but is also a marketing tool that will start conversations and showcase brand value. It is perhaps one of the most vital tools a business can have, but it’s amazing how many startups still don’t utilise it to its full potential.

How to turn a winning idea into a winning startup

Textbooks can only give the bare bones of a successful business strategy. Whether you’re a global corporate or solo freelancer building a brand, accounting, budgets and forecasts will make or break a venture but not faster than a deficit of passion to make an idea a reality. Above all else, it’s the execution that separates what’s ‘just’ a good idea and the startups which will become category winners.

FuturePlus launches to democratise sustainability practices

The Sustainability Group, a UK-based sustainability consultancy, announces the launch of its FuturePlus platform to accelerate the contribution of business towards the UN’s 2030 Sustainable Development Goal targets.

Value stream mapping explained: what is it and how can it boost team productivity?

Operating a competitive business in today’s world is seemingly more complicated than ever. New processes are constantly being developed and integrated, hourly insights and analytics are available for analysis, and even your current method of keeping track of stock is becoming obsolete. But how effective are all these new methods and processes?

The link in the Social Chain

Having spoken to thousands of founders and businesses over the years working at Startups Magazine I have quickly learnt that it takes a certain type of person to become an entrepreneur and really pursue growing a business. 

The future of Cybersecurity startups in the UK

The global pandemic in 2020 has caused a global shift to remote and hybrid work as well as a transition to online or cloud-based solutions, forcing companies to quickly pivot the way they operate without the luxury of careful preparation. Where most companies saw crises, cybercriminals saw opportunities and cybersecurity startups saw growth potentials.

Green tech platform targets scale ups for net zero

BT announced the next phase of its Green Tech Innovation Platform – which sees the company collaborating with scaleups to develop breakthrough tech to support the race to Net Zero.

Defender specialist Twisted expands US footprint

New appointment made to support product development and training & development strengthen US team 

SEON tackles fraud in the BNPL space

The world’s fastest growing fraud prevention business is on a mission to eradicate fraud in the Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) sector.

Music App SPOKE Secures £1.1m to Improve GenZ Mental Health Through Music

The pre-seed investment was led by Ada Ventures alongside Bethnal Green Ventures, and angel investors including Tom Adeyoola, Founder of Metail, Nikhil Shah Co-Founder of Mixcloud, and Marla Shapiro, Founder of HERmesa, among others. 

Startup and Venture Capital Trends to Watch in 2022

In 2021, we saw organisations across every sector throw themselves into recovery and growth, fearlessly adapting to the challenges facing them and investing in the tools and skills needed to futureproof their businesses.