Anna Flockett

Former Editor of Startups Magazine (2019-2022) Anna Flockett, is a Journalism graduate from Sheffield Hallam University, who not only has a passion to champion and celebrate all the technology focused startups out there, she is really keen to encourage more women into technology and to raise awareness of the importance of introducing more girls into STEM subjects in schools. 

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What goals are Brits hoping to achieve in 2022?

Covid and its subsequent lockdowns provided us with an opportunity to assess our lives and look inward to determine what we truly want from our lives. Many Brits took up a new hobby, some quit their jobs, and some jumped onto the property ladder.

Mobidea Advice – Review and Cancel your Unnecessary Subscription and Save Money

The wonderful thing about automation is that it relieves you of so much stress. With it, life becomes a delight, albeit at the expense of your wallet. There are numerous things available online that you may find appealing, and the creators or marketers of these products understand their job so well (thus the free trials and incentives) that they will use whatever means necessary to entice you.

Gender matters when accessing funding

More than a quarter of SMEs believe that debt funding is more widely available to male-owned businesses than female, according to research conducted by independent asset manager BOOST&Co.

Pandemic and inequitable workplaces fuel UK rise in female founders

Economic headwinds and inequitable workplaces saw a surge in female founders in the UK during the pandemic as working women sought to take control of their careers, according to new data from LinkedIn.

How Can Startups Access Extra Cash?

Starting your own company can be an expensive business and the costs soon add up. Luckily, even if you are short of money, there are different options available for improving your company cash flow and today we hear from some industry experts to get their insights.

Where Can Companies Save Money When Starting Out?

When starting your own business, there are hundreds of things to think about and it can seem like the list of expenses is never-ending. From operational costs, to the cost of overheads, employing staff and getting your company’s name out there, there are many costs that need to be paid. However, if you are savvy, there are certain areas where you might be able to cut costs and keep your business more cost-efficient and today we hear from some industry leaders to get their thoughts.

Startup Guide – Must-Have Software to Attain Efficiency

Starting your own company is a brave move. It means you finally decided that you’re ready to start making your dream come true and that you have the means and the dedication to go through with the process. It’s normal to feel nervous at the beginning but give some room for taking risks, because after all, it is an exciting and risky journey.

An Essential List of Steps to Get Out of Debt

If you’re in debt, you’re not alone. In fact, according to a 2019 report from the Federal Reserve, the average American household owes nearly $7,000 in credit card debt. But just because debt is common doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. If you’re struggling to keep up with your payments, it can feel like you’re drowning in a sea of numbers with no end. But there is light at the end of the tunnel

How feeling like an imposter can actually have a positive impact on your business

We’ve all struggled with feeling like we’re not good enough, and it’s common for employees to end up feeling like an imposter in the workplace – but according to Mike Jones, founder of Better Happy, these feelings of insecurity can actually benefit your business.

SEON’s new CMO brings a wealth of experience and knowledge

Building on its record-breaking Series B investment, SEON has hired Matt Davies, formerly VP of Customer Marketing at Splunk as its new Chief Marketing Officer in a move that highlights the company’s marketing-first approach to business development. We caught up with Matt to learn more about his journey and his new role.

PP Control & Automation launches PP+ to help bridge ‘valley of death’

A UK manufacturing outsourcing specialist is aiming to help domestic businesses cross the well-publicised ‘valley of death’.

Content creator platform building steady incomes and connecting with new audiences

The multibillion-pound industry of beauty vloggers, game streamers, fitness influencers, newsletter writers, podcast producers, and social media stars who make up the ‘creator economy,’ was around well before the pandemic, but since 2020 the economy has flourished, seeing more people than ever seek out and invest in digital tools to promote their new creative projects.

Profitability vs. growth: the key for a technology company to survive

It is no secret that the technology sector is not going through the best of times. We have seen several unicorns make drastic decisions about their businesses, announcing layoffs and exiting markets in which they were present in order to reduce costs and preserve their liquidity.

Recycled active-swimwear range empowers women with freedom of adventure

La Bom, the Spanish/British sustainable swimwear brand for all active women, launches today in the UK and with the company launch it showcases a collection of active ready, fully recycled ECONYL swimwear.

Only a quarter of accountants offer cash flow support to SMEs

Accounting firms are missing a key opportunity to adopt Open Banking to help meet the needs of small businesses facing a cash flow squeeze, according to a report by iwoca, one of Europe’s largest small business lenders, and AccountingWeb.

Ethical Equity partners with Streets Consulting to help underserved startups

Ethical Equity, the UK’s ethically compliant investment platform, announced a partnership with Streets Consulting, the financial services and technology business development, marketing and communications consultancy, to deliver a one-day Founder Workshop.

UK gets first hydrogen electric truck with landmark Tevva launch

Electric and hydrogen truck pioneer Tevva is to make history today by launching the first hydrogen fuel cell-supported heavy goods vehicle (HGV) to be manufactured, designed and mass produced in the UK.

Live Tech Games scoops a hat trick at National StartUp Awards

Midlands-founded startup Live Tech Games, now based in London, has been awarded three awards at the Midlands final of the illustrious National StartUp Awards.

Silicon Valley Pioneer ‘Drishti’ Wins IERA Robotics Award 2022

This year’s ‘Award for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Robotics & Automation’ (IERA) goes to Drishti, a video analytics company based in Mountain View, California.

Dublin Tech Summit: The big trends and takeaways

If you have not been over to Dublin before, you may not be aware what a hub it is, not just for technology, but also for budding entrepreneurs and the startups community. That is why the Dublin Tech Summit is Europe’s Fastest Growing Tech Conference and full of insight and talent.