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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New version of the safe social network for analogue seniors

No Isolation, the company bringing people together through the use of warm technology and the application of specialist knowledge, today launches a new version of KOMP, its one button computer designed specifically for use by seniors. The new model, boasting a wider screen and in-built internet, has been launched in direct response to user feedback following an increase in demand brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, No Isolation has sold 4,300 KOMPs, and the app is currently being used by around 30,000 people across the globe. This means that on average, each KOMP is connected to approximately 7 family members.

Get Indemnity – You Must Get New Insurance Quotes in 2021

A leading business insurance broker has urged firms and SMEs to get new insurance quotes in 2021. Get Indemnity, the digital insurance broker polled 650 SMEs and found that 68% of participants had not sought alternative insurance quotes in the past three years – and a further 32% had not applied for new quotes in the past five years.

The Tools You Need To Run a Company Remotely

With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing and uncertainty over when we will be returning to our offices, every company big and small is now adjusting to remote working.

The lead up to Demo Day

After a very unusual year indeed, the CRL and Mouser cohort is coming to an end, and with the National lockdown and pandemic it caused some interruptions and delays, however, speaking to the startups involved it seems everyone is feeling the same, and is a little bit of sadness that the end is in sight.

The new fit tech must-have for 2020

As the world’s first training and tracking system, Wondercise analyses and scores users performance after each workout. The business was created with the mission to revolutionise the way people get fit and healthy, and we managed to catch up with the Founder and CEO Eric Chuang to ask a few questions and find out more about the fitness business.

Why is e-commerce now more important than ever?

E-commerce is something many of us have experienced, but how popular is it, and should you be prioritising ecommerce when looking to sell to customers? 

The ten things to consider before starting a business

Thinking about starting a business? We spoke to Ollie Collard, Virgin StartUp advisor and founder of Enterprise Orchard, to find out what you need to consider first.

Successfully launch your startup business in the COVID age

Looking to start or grow a business? Need to learn the tools and tips for thriving in the digital economy? Want to tap into the exciting world of Startups? If there’s one thing The Festival of Enterprise virtual events are becoming famous for, it’s providing practical suggestions, systems, knowledge and advice that are simply plug’n’play for your business – no matter what you do! 

Strategic partnership to co-build a trusted cloud solution in Europe

OVHcloud have announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate French and European organisations’ ability to digitally transform and reimagine their business. The partnership aims to bring cutting-edge technologies, built on trusted infrastructure, to European organisations to help them meet their growing needs for strict data controls, security, transparency and privacy while deploying cloud native applications. OVHcloud will introduce a new Hosted Private Cloud offering by bringing Google’s open source-compatible Anthos technology to its own highly scalable dedicated infrastructure, fully operated and managed in Europe by OVHcloud teams.

Bringing together the best entrepreneurs, creatives, and digital enthusiasts

Step Saudi 2020 is coming to your screens this November! Organised by the team behind Step Conference, Saudi’s Leading Online Tech & Startup Conference will bring together the Kingdom’s best entrepreneurs, creatives, and digital enthusiasts.

Helping SMEs to cash in online this Christmas

To celebrate a decade in business this month, digitalbeans is supporting local businesses to invest in digital and keep growing in spite of tightening COVID restrictions.

The world’s first smart self-disinfecting door handle

A tech company has launched the world’s first smart self-disinfecting door handle, which can potentially eradicate millions of pathogens per building, save businesses thousands in cleaning costs and contribute to a post-COVID19 way of life.

Going Slow in Times Of Uncertainty

Heather Monro, an executive coach, leadership consultant and speaker at Impact International here reflects on the higher-stage leadership that is called for in these uncertain times.

Working from home: why employee monitoring software should be avoided

COVID-19 has changed the way we work forever, with limited in-office hours and lockdown 2.0 seeing hundreds of businesses going back to 100% remote work, there has been a dramatic rise in demand for surveillance software that monitors employee activity.

Building Your Brand: Tips for Direct Mail Success

The growing number of channels in which to advertise your business online can be a tempting route to target your ideal audience. Businesses have flocked to digital media to gain traction for their brand, but they’ve dismissed an incredibly valuable and highly successful form of marketing – direct mail.

Sustainability fund backs innovative COVID-19 wheelchair

Developers of an electric wheelchair designed to enable social distancing and built with COVID-19 resistant materials have been awarded a UK government grant of £175,000.

Top Tips For Running in Winter During Lockdown and the tech to use

With the gyms officially closed more people will now take to the streets to get their exercise, although this wasn’t a problem during the 1st lockdown, (remember those lush summer days) we have an extra obstacle to come up against – the weather. Finding the motivation to run in the rain is tough, but getting out of the door is the hardest part. Once you’re running, the wet weather and puddle-dodging are exhilarating. And logging the miles in a downpour is a surefire way to feel hardcore. Wet-weather runs can give you a mental advantage if you’re training for an event, too. Knowing you’ve run in all conditions means you’re prepared for any weather race day throws at you.

Helping businesses to prepare for success in a post-pandemic world

2020 was a year of survival for many industries as COVID-19 impacted organisations of all sizes. To help businesses prepare for 2021, global technology company SafetyCulture, is bringing together some of the sharpest and innovative minds for a free virtual event: SafetyCulture Summit 2020: From Surviving to Thriving.

Study shows UK workers are scared of making mistakes

With a second lockdown looming, 42% of UK working adults are working in fear, scared of making a mistake at work.  The nationwide poll, commissioned by Feel Good Contacts, of 2,000 employees revealed some of the many concerns faced by UK workers.

Businesses World Putting More Focus On Planning Than Pre-COVID

A 32% increase in downloads in the last  four  weeks is a tangible  indicator that  planning is back at the  top of the business agenda  according to  Plandisc,  the world’s first digital,  shareable and interactive circular planning tool.  Usage has soared  this  Autumn with 60,000 customers across twenty countries worldwide.