Pivoting. Along with ‘unprecedented’, ‘lockdown’ and ‘the new normal’, it’s become somewhat of a buzzword over the last 12 months – and in the conversations I have among my business contacts, partners and stakeholders, rarely a day goes by where I don’t hear it used in one way or another.
Before we can begin to understand AI, we need to learn about the edge. A lot of people have never heard of the edge, but in truth it’s a bit like the chicken and the egg – you can’t have one without the other. For clarity, the ‘edge’ we are talking about involves the device on which you’re reading this article.
Creative workspace and accelerator, Huckletree is launching a new initiative to ensure some of the UK’s most innovative and promising startups have the space and mentoring they need to grow in 2021.
Humn is delighted to announce an additional investment from Shell Ventures and existing investor Marbruck Investments. This funding will accelerate Humn’s domestic and international roll-out as they grow their presence as the leading innovator of fleet insurance in Europe.
Staying on track financially can be one of the most challenging aspects of creating and managing a startup. If it wasn’t hard enough, the global pandemic has added another dimension of difficulty which even the most robust of businesses have struggled to navigate. However, there are a few key things that startups can do to stay on top of their finances. Below are five tips for startups aiming to become a thriving and profitable business.
You might have a business plan but what happens when your business doesn’t, er, go to plan? You’ve invested time, money and effort in making sure your startup gets off the ground. Naturally, you want to protect it from any setbacks.
From product launches to investor pitches, in the current climate, virtual events have become essential to businesses wanting to connect with their clients. But if you haven’t planned a virtual event before, it can seem daunting. With so many hosting options, plug-ins and technicalities to think about, where’s the best place to start? We’ve compiled some top tips to help simplify the planning and make your virtual event a success.
There’s no time like a crisis for entrepreneurship. Looking back, some of the most successful companies in the world were founded in times of economic and societal turmoil. It’s no wonder that millions of people want to follow the example of their founders in these trying times.
British cleantech startup, Sunswap has announced a partnership with OX to develop solar powered mobile chilling capability for their zero-emission trucks in Rwanda. The collaboration comes as Sunswap launched their first public crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube on 5th January 2021.
2020 has redefined healthcare for good. In the same way that every company wanting to thrive has had to become a tech company, every company’s become a healthcare business too; safeguarding people and customers is at the core of everything.
Israeli Traveltech startup, As You Stay, which lets travellers save money by eliminating fixed check-in and check-out times, has announced that its smartphone app now allows making holiday reservations at 400,000 hotels and properties around the world at prices that are substantially lower than pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels.
As we move into a new year, many startups and established businesses alike will be looking to make new international connections. This is particularly relevant as the Brexit Transition Period ended on 1st January 2021 and the country is now looking to forge new trading relationships.
Some of the UK’s most inspiring entrepreneurs have been recognised for their powerful contribution to society, the economy and communities.
It’s no secret that 2020 has been a difficult year for many businesses out there. Many have been faced with unexpected hurdles and challenges that have made them rethink their advertising efforts and direction.
New research conducted by Accountancy and Finance, HR and Data Analytics recruiter, Wade Macdonald has found that 44% of employees are finding working from home much harder, physically, mentally and emotionally, than being in the office.
Innovative companies around the world are realising their dreams and going to market with new and creative products and services. As they’re starting out, they often assemble teams of creative minds and experts in areas of product development, research, human resources, marketing, and more. More often than not, one key member of the team often omitted is the expert focused on intellectual property (IP) and patent strategy. This area is typically the last thing on an entrepreneur’s mind as they’re launching their business.
Promoting a new way of thinking! Heather Thurlby launches a female only directory to support and promote female owned and run businesses in the construction and trades.
With an impressive athletic career behind him, Alex Gregory MBE applies the lessons he has learnt from a life in high-performance sport to the corporate world. As a multi-gold medal winning Olympic rower, Alex has proven time again his ability to thrive under-pressure, maintain motivation, manage stress, and overcome adversity.
In workplaces throughout many different industries, there has long been a myth that productivity must be sacrificed for the sake of health and safety. The idea that health and safety is something that gets in the way of swift operational management is dangerous and, in reality, unfounded. In fact, high levels of health and safety are vital to operational efficiency, whatever sector you work in.
The idea for Cimple has been something the team have been working on for around five years after experiencing the pains associated with Government procurement for the best part of a decade.
