Investment aims to improve retailers’ decision-making and sales

AI Startup Incubator’s portfolio grows with AssetFloow and their new sensorless AI software that enables retailers to understand customers’ behavior and movement in the store. AssetFloow’s solution provides analysis, prediction, and workflow improvement, making current retailers’ decision-making more efficient. Headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal, AssetFloow currently operates in Europe, plans to enter the Czech market, and expands its technology overseas.

Workspace Design Show: the much-needed industry event that united commercial interiors

Over 2,500 people were welcomed through the doors of Islington’s Business Design Centre at the inaugural Workspace Design Show to see the wealth of new products and leading-edge discussions. The event united industry colleagues with each other after a pandemic-induced hiatus of over eighteen months with an overall theme of ‘Redesigning tomorrow’s commercial interiors together’.

Money Tips: Put money to work and impact climate change

Looking back at COP26 Clim8, a new climate impact investing app, has shared comments and tips on how consumers can invest their savings and positively impact climate change.

Looking at Reactive Reality Predictions for 2022

As the world of fashion is growing at a rapid rate, but so is the footprint the industry is leaving on the planet, we spoke to Stefan Hauswiesner, CEO and co-founder of Reactive Reality, the augmented reality leader enhancing e-commerce for retailers, who explained more about the vital role that AR will play in reducing the carbon footprint of the fashion industry and some of the key consumer fashion trends of that we will see in 2022.

Advice for New Year startups

As the year draws to a close, with the Christmas rush nearly over, retailers are starting to look back at how the past year has played out and consider what it can teach us about the year ahead.

Common Challenges Startups Will Encounter and How to Persevere

You want your startup business to be an instant success. But challenges can crop up quickly and hamper your startup long into the future. However, if you understand these challenges, you can keep an eye out for them. From here, you can address these issues before they cause long-lasting damage. You may even identify opportunities to prevent such problems from damaging your business in the first place.

The Keys to Improving Morale and Productivity

The topic of returning to the office has been a contentious one for staff across the world as they have been forced to adapt to new ways of working. The digitisation of the office has become a warmly welcomed addition for some, but not everyone works the same.

Clim8 strengthens executive team in climate impact investing

Clim8, the climate impact investment app, announced significant C-level appointments across technology, marketing and operations to drive rapid growth and product innovation.

Hypi secures £150,000 pre-seed funding

Hypi the no-code London startup platform that lets anyone design and launch their apps without coding have secured £150,000 from SFC Capital

Investing in yourself is investing in your business

As a business owner, your wellbeing and ability to deal with the demands of your company is inextricably linked to the wellbeing and longevity of your business.

Brand Licensing – pre-negotiation tips and considerations

Before entering into a potential brand licensing agreement as either a licensor or licensee, it is crucial to have a clear idea of your positioning and future aims for any licensing negotiations. This will help you to achieve a successful licence agreement for you and your business.

Changes for Growth

It is true that many people do not like change and shy away from it. But it is equally true that periods of change bring much more opportunity for innovation and for businesses to adapt and pivot and supply products and services to fulfil needs that have opened up or changed in some way. In times of rapid change as we have seen over the last few years then the opportunities are both bigger and more abundant.

Post-Pandemic Businesses Need To Focus On Employee Well-Being

With COVID-19 rapidly altering the nature of the workplace to one that’s more digital and flexible, the debate about the future –  and the purpose – of the office continues. As society adapts to post-pandemic life, businesses need to figure out how to accommodate their employees’ desire for flexibility while navigating all the difficulties that come with the lack of regular in-person contact with their team. Hybrid working appears to be the solution, but comes with its own challenges.

troy closes expansion deal with Transaction Capital, receiving further funding

Debt collection startup, troy, has won Transaction Capital as an investor and strategic partner in a funding round in which existing investors convert their loans and increase their commitment with additional funds.

(Pr)intervention: 3 reasons to run a green business

Do you ever find yourself alarmed by the stark contrast in ecological attitudes between friends, family and colleagues? For many, net zero targets are a top priority. Others’ mindsets vary, with some making small adjustments to their way of life, and some refusing any personal responsibility.

The Darwazah Startup Accelerate 2021 Demo Day- Cycle 8

Think global build local: Cedar’s Chemicals & Nutri 3 won $20,000

Startup demand for CMOs is higher than ever – but how do you find the right one?

As any startup founder knows, there’s an ongoing battle that you wage with yourself to do with staffing. More specifically, whether and when to staff up – or to keep trying to spin all the plates yourself. When you’ve grown a business from the ground up, it’s hard to pass responsibility to other people. In fact, I’d liken it to a kind of bittersweet grief; I’m happy things are going so well but it is hard to take a step back and hand the reins over to someone else.

The tech sector: a guiding light for every startup

Ask any established business leader for the secrets of their company’s success, and it is almost certain that having inspirational role models – be they other entrepreneurs or businesses – would have played a key role in their growth.

Brits plan to shop more independently this Christmas

In November 2021, 28% of businesses were reporting a decrease in turnover compared with normal expectations for this time of year as the negative impacts of COVID-19 on trade remain. However, as another festive period is upon us, Christmas shopping presents an unrivalled opportunity for shoppers to support their local independent businesses.

Startups and corporates: how to collaborate on tech projects

Startups and corporates are often depicted as advisories. The challenger and the incumbent; the plucky upstart and the behemoth. But, in truth, there are an increasing number of partnerships forming between these two groups, particularly when it comes to the development of new technologies.