The benefits of being physically active have been drilled into us for as long as I can remember. From improving brain health, reducing the risk of disease and keeping us mentally healthy, keeping physically active is one of the most vital things we can do for our health. What I’ve never stopped to consider is the importance of physical health for business success. When you think about it, it makes perfect sense.
On the 3rd and 4th of October, 2022, Operations Nation is holding its annual cONference, a global virtual gathering of COOs, Directors/VPs of Operations, and Operation Managers working in startups to discuss the many challenges encountered along the path of scaling their companies to “operational excellence”.
Businesses are facing multiple global and national situations outside their control. The lifespan of food and drink products intensifies the global challenges facing businesses with time barriers meaning startups must adapt quickly or face a more significant impact. Europe’s first intelligent B2B online marketplace, ShelfNow, works with hundreds of producers with an insight into the landscape for food and beverage startups.
Raising capital is one of the biggest roadblocks faced by today’s entrepreneurs. Not only are bank loans very hard to get for many, but risk capital investors can expect high growth and rapid exit, which are not options for a huge majority of businesses. Despite these challenges, Manchester Kombucha business, Hip Pop, has achieved impressive growth since launching just three years ago thanks to its successful investment strategy.
Squarespace, an all-in-one website builder and ecommerce platform, continues their partnership with members’ platform, The Stack World. Together they have launched a mentorship programme, which aims to empower and encourage female creators who are keen to take the leap into getting their business idea off the ground.
Esther Cain is Head of PR, Influencer and Events for Made4 Vitamins. With over ten years of extensive and varied experience both in-house and agency for fashion and lifestyle brands as well as the public sector. Here, she breaks down some of the factors impacting the health of Brits choosing to work from home.













