ICT SPRING 2021: physical edition to reconnect to business

Next September 14th and 15th, more than 100 international experts will participate in a new edition of ICT Spring, the renowned tech summit. The event, organised since 2010, will take place at the European Convention Center Luxembourg, at the very heart of Europe: ICT Spring will therefore be the first largest in-person event of the year. Today, the organisers are announcing the various topics that will be discussed during the different summits, as well as the first experts who will share their knowledge and best practices, during what promises to be an exceptional edition.

British Design Firm Kaelo Launches Fresh Funding Round

Kaelo is a design company on a mission to create a brand new global product category, providing the drinking experience of the future. Founded by serial inventor, Kevin Jabou, the company’s first product is described as an open bottle host; a fully patented dry-cold chamber that can be integrated into any table or countertop, to serve a drink perfectly chilled.

5 Ways Leaders Can Create a Healthy Workplace Culture

This week (14th-20th June 2021) is Men’s Health Week. Physical and mental wellbeing have been important considerations for leaders over the past year and it is essential this focus is maintained as we build back for the future. Here we have asked five experts for practical tips leaders can implement to create healthy workplace cultures.

How to recruit and onboard your entry-level staff

Writing a compelling job ad to entice graduates can be challenging, especially if writing isn’t your strong suit. How can you create the best possible job ad to attract the best talent to your business? Based on many years of experience, I have put together the perfect formula to attract stellar talent.

Five final preparations as we approach the end of lockdown

With another month to wait before lockdown eases, this doesn’t need to be bad news for businesses. Instead, leaders can use this as an opportunity to refresh the way their workplace operates.

5 tips for buying secondhand online

“It is predicted that the resale market will be bigger than fast fashion by 2029 as traditional charity shops sell more items and the for-profit resale market balloons.” Thred Up stated recently.

The facts of factoring – is it time to reappraise the practice?

Cash flow is king. It is the lifeblood of any business. If any recent trading period has underlined this to the nation’s SME businesses, it is the last twelve months.

Tech startups need to take risk seriously

Starting any business comes with risk. However, for startups in the technology sector those risks can be significantly different from mainstream organisations due to the frequent rapid growth in what is often a new product or service offering.

How lockdown startups can turbocharge their social media and find success

Businesses are increasingly optimistic about emerging from COVID-19 – and say that utilising social media and new technology will be key to that recovery.

Digital marketing has to be part of your brand creation process

A company’s brand is so important. It’s the business philosophy, its culture and ethos, its products, its team, the customer service, its corporate reputation.

Cyprus flagged as future multicultural hub of innovation, startups and technology

With an already booming tech and innovation sector, Cyprus has its eyes on becoming the next multicultural hub for innovation, startups and technology.

Government WFH plans could be very damaging for businesses

Government plans to give millions of staff a default right to work from home are ‘not feasible’ and will be ‘very damaging’ to businesses, an expert in employment law has warned. 

How businesses can stay anti-money laundering compliant

NatWest’s landmark money-laundering case has dealt a huge blow to consumer trust in online banking; an industry that more than three quarters (76%) of UK consumers already admit they don’t fully trust, according to research from anti-money laundering specialists, SmartSearch.

UK EdTech start up Perlego expands to Europe

Perlego, the world’s largest online subscription service for educational books, has announced its launch in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and France, further cementing its position as one of the UK’s fastest growing EdTech startups.

Want to pitch online at Oslo Innovation Week 100 Pitches?

Oslo Innovation Week welcomes you to the core of Nordic innovation – a platform for facilitating actions and thought-provoking concepts for bold and new innovation.

‘Speed dating for business’ app launches

New app matches pitchers with retail buyers and investors using 30 second video pitches. Serial retail technology entrepreneur, Chris Brown, has launched the world’s first ‘speed-dating for business’ mobile app, Pitchsocial.

How to choose the right PR agency for your business

Marketing spend has risen to record levels since the pandemic. PR and marketing have become business lifelines, boosting resilience and reputation throughout a challenging time. A large part of the focus has been on retaining customers and marketing efforts have become highly targeted with brand loyalty as a key driver. Approaches are increasingly personalised with customers treated as individuals and humanised to drive authenticity and credibility.

Event Tech Live wows US and Canada

The first Event Tech Live (ETL) US and Canada wrapped on Thursday 10th June, content keeping to the high mark set on days one and two, Top Tech to Embrace to Achieve Effective Gamification and Back to the Future, Perhaps among the sessions and Canapii winning gold in the coveted StartUp Competition.

Newton Venture Program unveils its first cohort of investor trainees looking to make VC more diverse

The Newton Venture Program is unveiling its first diverse cohort of investment trainees set to make the worlds of tech and venture capital more representative and is opening applications for its next program.

How environmental concerns will drive new trends in snacking

In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, it seems that people are even more concerned about the environment. A survey of over 3,000 people across eight countries found that 70% of people were more aware of the impact human activity is having on the environment than before the pandemic.