Grover has announced the launch of its first financial services product – the Grover Card – in a move to ramp up efforts to democratise access to tech while tackling e-waste.
Platform showcasing innovative financial products that are directly aligned to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been launched at COP26.
Shruti Chawla and Johanna Bolinder are on a mission. As Head of Marketing and Head of Health and Sustainability at Spoon Guru, they are part of the startups quest to make food shopping smarter and easier for everyone.
Kazakhstan is still a relatively young country, sometimes referred to as ’30 years young’ as it is about to celebrate 30 years of independence, but it has already established a successful innovation ecosystem with the support of various government Ministries and often as a result of its First President’s initiatives.
Technology Venture Capitalist’s have invested a record £20bn into British startups this year, and with economic recovery at the front of everyone’s mind, there is, surprisingly, a remarkable level of optimism emerging from the embers of the pandemic.
There are many reason for people to require storage for their items. Whether you’re moving house, needing somewhere to store your shop’s extra stock, or just want somewhere to put valuable and sentimental items when you don’t have room at home, storage lots can be incredibly helpful. Finding somewhere safe to put your things isn’t always the easiest thing to do though and choosing the right place can feel like a struggle. We’ve put together a short list of the questions you should be asking before committing to a decision on your storage, and why these questions are so important.
The majority of businesses that are looking to scale in any meaningful way will look to raise funding at some point. As well as the other steps already discussed in this series and in my new book, there are two very specific actions that need to be undertaken; valuing your business and embarking on a fundraising campaign.
New Climate Accelerator will start in Cambridge in January 2022, working with start-ups who have innovative solutions for addressing the climate emergency.
With it being International Stress Awareness Week (1-5 November), Alex Hattingh shares five tips for overcoming occupational stress, a huge concern across every business.
The UK is playing host to the COP26 summit, designed to bring together world leaders to urgently tackle climate change and set new targets to limit warming to 1.5C.
As His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met today at COP26, Rolls-Royce and Qatar Foundation announced they will enter into a long-term partnership to create a global centre for climate technology innovation.
Personal wellbeing is a key factor driving entrepreneurs to leave traditional jobs and set up their own businesses. This is a core finding of a new research study into the motivations of new business owners.
A shift towards hybrid working, increased use of digital channels and the rise of new technologies means that businesses rely on the internet now more than ever. A reliable, high-quality connection is a non-negotiable for efficient operations across all industries, but it’s important to determine the right way to connect for your business. While many businesses opt for broadband, could an Ethernet leased line be a better choice?
The past 18 months have been challenging but, as some might say, through adversity comes opportunity. The pandemic has given many people the chance to reconsider their position – what they’re doing and where they want to go – so it comes as no surprise that 2020 saw a record number of startups.
Freedom business summit 2021, the global summit for those looking for ways to take their freedom back, mitigate geopolitical risks, protect their wealth and build a location independent lifestyle is returning this November.
Building on the success of the Virtual Interiors Event in February, which attracted almost 4,000 commercial interiors professionals from 83 countries, and a thought leadership festival in September, which saw over 800 ticket registrations, a second VI:INSIGHTS is due to take place 6th – 10th December.
Europe’s largest business show is back for 2021, returning to the ExCeL London on the 24th and 25th November, with the launch of co-located shows including Working From Home Live and Retrain Expo. Helping 25,000 SMEs and startups to grow and develop, the 43rd edition of The Business Show will reveal the secrets of the business adaption, innovation and survival as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
In the summer of 2020, I made the leap and set up my social listening agency. Realising there weren’t many agencies in this space, let alone agencies headed up by women of colour, I felt there was ample opportunity to bring my unique perspective and experience to the world of data and listening. (Disclaimer: setting up your own business is not for the faint of heart.)
UK-based Unlock, a SaaS-enabled marketplace to build culture among remote teams, has raised a $2m seed round.
