Itana, Africa’s first Digital Special Economic Zone, has signed a landmark memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Nigeria’s Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to boost digital trade, create jobs, and attract global tech investment.
It is said that more people fear public speaking than death. While that might be a stretch, the statistic that around 75% of leaders experience anxiety about speaking in public is very real – and deeply impactful.
Customized pens are small but mighty tools. They are easy to give away, useful every day, and quite budget-friendly. They give a solid boost to the visibility of your brand. So, whether you are launching a new business or looking to boost recognition for an established one, these small tools offer big marketing value. The best part is that pens stick around. On the other hand, flyers or digital ads that get tossed or ignored. So, if you are looking for an affordable, practical way to keep your brand in front of people, start with personalised pens. In this article, you will learn about their benefits.
The global trade landscape is shifting once again and, for UK SMEs, that’s both a challenge and an opportunity. The return of US tariffs under President Trump and a new UK-US trade agreement that partially eased pressures are creating an unpredictable environment.
We’ve all seen that: great product, strong team, yet no people who are buying. In the UK, the average e-commerce conversion rate floats around 2.5% to 3% (as of late 2023 to early 2025). That means just two or three out of every 100 visitors actually make a purchase.
Law firms are navigating an increasingly competitive landscape for deal-making amid a slowdown in global merger and acquisition (M&A) activity. This competitive landscape ups the ante for the adoption of cutting-edge technology that holds significant potential to make M&A lawyers more productive, and law firms are widely embracing artificial intelligence (AI) for M&A transactions.
An Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) student and emerging entrepreneur has secured funding to develop her women’s health app after winning a competitive pitching competition.
AI-powered fintech, Aibidia, has closed its Series B funding round at $28 million to expand its tax technology operations into the US market.
A new survey of 200 tech decision makers commissioned by CommsCo PR has revealed that the UK is embracing AI at speed, with a clear sense of its positive impact in the face of global uncertainty. These findings make for positive reading in advance of London Tech Week.
Latent Technology, the game technology company focused on AI-driven physical animation, has closed an $8 million seed funding round co-led by AlbionVC and Spark Capital.
If you, as a business leader, do not believe cybersecurity to be important, that will have a ripple effect through your entire company.
Get ready for a powerful display of creativity, technology, and purpose at this year’s Business Travel Show Europe Innovation Faceoff, where the most forward-thinking travel solution providers will take centre stage. Hosted at Excel London on 25–26 June 2025, this dynamic competition is a highlight of the show’s programme and a must-attend for anyone serious about the future of business travel management.
South Summit Madrid 2025, the leading global event for the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem, co-organized with IE University, featured a standout appearance on the afternoon of its second day by Marc Randolph, co-founder of Netflix.
“Thanks to entrepreneurs, Spain is becoming a benchmark in Europe. We are the seventh country in venture capital investment and the fourth in number of operations: figures that reflect that we have created a dynamic ecosystem.” With these words, His Majesty King Felipe VI officially inaugurated South Summit Madrid 2025, the benchmark meeting for the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem worldwide, co-organised with IE University and which this year celebrates its 14th edition at La Nave in Madrid.
Intuit QuickBooks’ latest quarterly Small Business Insights Survey reveals that small and medium businesses across the UK are facing mounting financial pressure, with 57% predicting costs will rise over the next three months and that, of these, 64% are worried about the negative impact on their business.
Swiss healthtech company Aeon has closed a €8.2 million seed round, as it builds the world’s most advanced platform for early detection and preventive healthcare. The round was led by London-based VC Concentric, with participation from Calm/Storm Ventures, GoHub Ventures, Kadmos Capital, EWOR, and Swiss super angel investor Daniel Gutenberg, known for backing 12 unicorns, including AirBnB, Facebook, and SumUp.
If a founder’s vision is big enough, their startup is a future FTSE 100 business. For founders working towards a grand goal – that they one day actively want to achieve – they need to be both Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Communications Officer (CCO).
Nim Pancholi, expert speaker and Founder of All About Soft Skills, coaches business leaders and entrepreneurs on their interpersonal and communication skills. With a background in the Pharmaceutical industry dealing with top executives, Nim knows what it takes to communicate effectively in a position of leadership.
The relentless march of robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global industrial landscape at an unprecedented pace. This technological wave promises a new era of productivity and efficiency, yet it simultaneously casts a long shadow over the future of work for millions.
Launching and running a business is not easy. With the highpoints also come the challenges. Along with monetary achievements and making a profit, it is also about staying resilient, growing through the journey and creating an impact along the way.
