How InsurTech offers SMEs a new era of customisation and flexibility

As the world around us grows increasingly digitised, new, technology-savvy players are entering the insurance sector and bringing with them their power to innovate, disrupt and create seemingly boundless opportunities for growth.

Salon Software Features That Will Improve Your Business

Technology, notably salon software, has grown to become a crucial piece of salon business management. From marketing, managing employees, to inventory management, technology is helping salon managers streamline operations and get more done for less time and money.

Investment sees MyoMaster set out to become leading sports recovery brand

UK Sports recovery company MyoMaster has raised £350,000 in its first round of seed funding – with investment from former England Rugby Captain Chris Robshaw and Triathlete Ruth Astle. With the goal to make elite level recovery accessible for every athlete (no matter what their level or sport), MyoMaster is on a mission to help everyone prevent injury, boost performance, and unleash their full potential by harnessing the power of recovery.

5 steps to being more environmental

As world leaders converge on Glasgow for the 26th UN Climate Change Conference (Cop26), the need for climate action has never been stronger.

Bristol’s deep tech ecosystem is thriving

Science Creates is already incubating some of the most exciting science and engineering companies in the country which collectively raised more than £18.4 million in 2021

Somerset startups that have nailed 2021

From VR simulations for Championship football clubs to Atlas Mountain inspired nut butters: The Somerset startups that have nailed 2021

Digital Nature raises €1.5M

Digital Nature’s digital art and entertainment platform turns shopping centre spaces into novel attractions.

7 ways to ensure the work Christmas party goes to plan

It’s that time of year when workplace Christmas parties are in the calendar and everyone’s planning their outfit. The office is buzzing with anticipation and the smell of festivities is in the air, but how can you ensure that your work Christmas party goes to plan?

Tackling employees’ festive stress this Christmas

Christmas can bring plenty of stress but this year, with rising costs and the financial impact of COVID-19 still lingering, the stress could be even greater.

Boisterous Black Friday business tips

Black Friday is one of the most important sales periods in the calendar for startups and SMEs. Consumers are predicted to spend a record breaking £9.42bn this Black Friday weekend, mostly through online channels.

5 Black Friday marketing strategies

The festive season is just around the corner, and many retailers are gearing up for the most important date in their calendar – Black Friday.

How to get the most from your Black Friday marketing

This year, Black Friday is set to take place today November 26th, with Cyber Monday to follow soon afterwards on November 29th. If your company has been ignoring Black Friday up until this point, seeing it as just another American import or a passing e-commerce fad, then there’s a good chance that you’re missing out on the potentially lucrative sales opportunities the event has to offer

Navigating the post-Brexit UK-EU trade relationship and addressing the skills gap

The new post-Brexit UK-EU trade relationship is having a big impact on companies across all sectors and localities, with new procedures, customs controls and added layers of bureaucracy rendering many business models unsustainable.

How to embrace flexible working as a startup

As of this past Autumn, all employees in the UK now have a right to request flexible working options from day one. As a business of any size, it’s now a necessity to consider your approach to flexible working.

Preparing for phishing attacks this Black Friday

With Black Friday among us, phishing attacks are set to skyrocket, so here we consider why – and how – ecommerce startups should be prepared.

Mindshift Capital Fund invests in women’s healthtech platform Rosy

Global women-led, gender-lens VC fund Mindshift Capital has invested in women’s health and wellness platform Rosy, as part of its $2m seed round.

Former N26 CTO and higher education expert launch Tomorrow University of Applied Sciences

Tomorrow’s Education becomes the first European startup to launch a university focused on sustainability, entrepreneurship and technology

Six tech startups to watch in 2022

Digital Catapult, has selected six technology startups as the ‘ones to watch’ for 2022 at this year’s Digital Catapult Awards.

Pixie, the operating system for small accounting firms

Pixie, the operating system for small accounting firms, raises £2.25 million from Triple Point Ventures, Seedcamp and MMC Ventures

63% of failed investments caused by major skills gaps in sales and marketing

ScaleUp Capital discovers lack of talent, overvaluation and slow growth rate are hurdles to securing financial support in 2021