A tale of Heroes and Halos

In March 2020, Halo PR and Communications received a call from their long standing clients, DOOH.com, a London-based out of home advertising agency. DOOH.com wanted to turn the out of home platform into a public service channel during the pandemic and, with such a huge platform, both creative forces knew this was an opportunity to turn their efforts to good.

Unique UK startups thriving despite pandemic pressures

Venture Capital Trusts were created 25 years ago as a means of effectively channelling government support towards the UK’s most dynamic early-stage businesses. Never has this been more important than in the midst of the current global pandemic.

Protect Your Files: 3 Simple Tips for Small Businesses

Small businesses have files that must be kept safe and secure. They include internal documents, corporation paperwork, financial statements, insurance documentation, and any documents with personal information. Although the attention is often on cyber attacks at large companies like Amazon, LinkedIn, and Equifax, smaller companies also experience their own share of data breaches.

Why every founder and sole trader must now become a digital marketer

As the UK is now in its third national lockdown, consumers and businesses are turning once more to remotely delivered services and digital experiences to survive in the coming month. As the world adapted to the impact of COVID-19, 2020 saw a rapid increase in digitisation, including from age groups that traditionally had been slower to adapt.

World’s First Multi-Point Motion Match Fitness Training System unveiled at CES 2021

Wondercise, the fitness technology pioneer, will unveil the world’s first Multi-Point Motion Match personal training system at CES 2021. Traditional smart wristbands and watches can’t tell the difference between a squat and lunge, let alone if it’s the right or left leg that leads.

Free SEO advice benefits 50 SMEs impacted by pandemic

A Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) consultant, who offered free website audits to UK SMEs struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic, has recently successfully supported his 50th client.

How to make your home workspace a permanent fixture without breaking the bank

Despite home working remaining firmly on the agenda for the near future, more than a third of people (37%) admit they still don’t have a dedicated space to work from at home. What’s more, just a quarter of home workers have invested in comfortable seating (26%) or a desk (27%).

Supporting our founders of the future

Very few industries have been untouched by the COVID-19 crisis. With unemployment rates hitting an all-time high, many seasoned industry professionals who have built a corporate career for years or even decades, now find themselves forced to explore new avenues.

Lets get Money Savvy

As we enter a new year, and unfortunately another lockdown lets get down to business. Our lastest issue out at the end of January focuses on the different ways to fund your startup.  

How the boom in e-commerce is aiding diversity and inclusion in the logistics industry

Over the past few years, we have seen considerable progress on gender equality within the workplace, with logistics providers outlining their commitments to building a more diverse pipeline of talent across all levels.

Free SEO advice benefits 50 SMEs impacted by pandemic

A search engine optimisation (SEO) consultant, who offered free website audits to UK SMEs struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic, has recently successfully supported his 50th client.

Recommerce tech startup secures £350k in pre-seed funding round

Sustainability-focused, refurbished and pre-owned tech brand reboxed, based in Brixton, London, has raised £350k in pre-seed funding from angel investors.

Female Founder Competition: Voting Open

We recently received so many empowering and progressive entries for the Startups Magazine X Fiverr Female Founder grant, so first of all thank you to everyone who applied and created a pitch for us. Our editorial team has managed to pick five female founders for the shortlist – but now we need your help! Watch the fantastic female founders elevator pitches below (it will only take five minutes) and pick your favourite!

Voters will also receive an exclusive FIVERR discount code.

What makes a business idea fundable

One of the advice I always give to founders before they go to investors – make sure you are fundable. But what is a fundable business idea? Having been working with startups for more than ten years and supporting them in the fundraising process I summed up these seven questions that could help you understand whether you are ready to raise funds

Offices will reopen soon: Flex spaces can ease the transition on employees

After eight gruelling pandemic months, it appears that not one but three vaccines are extraordinarily effective at protecting against the coronavirus, and at last employers will soon be gearing up to welcome workers back to the office.

Working mums have demanded flexibilty for decades
Working mums have demanded flexibilty for decades

As someone who once worked for big tech in corporate America, I can attest to the difficulties corporate environments impose on people as individuals, especially caregivers. I don’t limit my identities to only being a mother or only being a professional — I am, like so many things in 2020, complicated and I contain multitudes (thanks for that one, Walt Whitman).

One to watch in 2021: Duolink

Duolink wants to build a future where music finally adapts to you. No matter whether you are on the go, listening alone, or socialising with others, it wants you to enjoy music to the fullest. So who are Duolink and what are the SpeakerBuds? We spoke to Founder Victor Liu to find out more.

Why You Should Implement a Digital Marketing Strategy in 2021

The online world is vital to many people in the current climate. Face to face coffee dates and lunch with friends have been swapped for the scheduled Zoom calls and frequent internet issues. The light at the end of the tunnel is slowly becoming clearer for us all, but that does not mean that digital marketing should be ignored once things begin to become ‘normal’ once more.

Othership reinvents the future of work with £250k crowdfund

Co-working and business community platform, Othership, announce latest ambitious growth plans with £250k fundraise on Crowdcube. Co-founders Ben Carew and Arnaud Mardegan, are launching their first crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube in January, with the public fundraise going live on 19 January 2021.

Five ways employers can help their team beat the January blues

Every year, one in four of us will have a mental health problem according to Mind, with the COVID-19 pandemic placing further strain on our mental wellbeing. This means it is more than likely that a member of your team could be living with mental health issues.