Kiera Sowery

Kiera graduated from Brunel University with a First Class Degree in Communications and Media in 2021. She joined Startups Magazine in August as an Editorial Assistant and is keen to develop her career in journalism and public relations, specifically within EdTech, MedTech and SpaceTech industries. In her spare time she runs a community on Instagram for fellow graduates and students, aiming to inspire them with positive, uplifting content and to share her post-graduation journey (@guidedbyagraduate).

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Squarespace launches Fluid Engine, a next-gen website design system

Squarespace, the all-in-one website building and ecommerce platform, has announced the launch of Fluid Engine, a next-gen website design system that reimagines drag-and-drop technology for a truly customizable, fast, and easy website design experience for desktop and mobile. 

iDenfy announces its cyber insurance by landing a contract with Lloyds

iDenfy has announced a collaboration with Lloyd’s, the leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. iDenfy selected the Technology Errors and Omissions Coverage insurance as well as the Cyber protection package to meet the highest security standards.

Cambridge AI liquid sensor business welcomes Governor of Queensland

InferSens is honoured to have welcomed Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland to its new headquarters at the St John’s Innovation Centre in Cambridge, UK.

5 entrepreneurs reveal the books that shaped their lives

Reading has long been touted as a major inspiration for high profile business leaders and entrepreneurs, with Bill Gates, Elon Musk and Warren Buffet among those to highlight the benefits.

SALT is ready to hit the ground running

Emanating an inexorable flow of entrepreneurial spirit, Joe Dalton the CEO of marine finance start-up SALT is someone to watch.

Flexibility will be key to keeping your next cohort of colleagues happy

Watch out — Gen Z is about to take over the office. Born between 1997 and 2012, the new generation of employees is entering the workforce. And they’re causing quite a stir.

Builder.ai data reveals over 20 million can’t live without social media

The average Brit uses just 10 of the 17 apps on their phone according to new research from Builder.ai. Yet, over a third (35%) claim that they couldn’t live without using social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Signs indicating a phishing attack on your business

According to recent studies, four out of 10 UK businesses reported suffering a cybersecurity breach in 2021, and the average (mean) cost of each attack is estimated at £13,400. With these stats in mind, Gildas Jones, Founder of Dial A Geek, discusses the most common cybersecurity threats to businesses, as well as highlighting the scams that are rising in prevalence.

Start Up Loans Passes £90m Funding Milestone in South East England

Start Up Loans, part of the British Business Bank announces that the programme has delivered over 9,000 loans worth £90 million to startups in the South East of England. The figures point to the spirit of entrepreneurship in the region, with the average loan being just over £10,000.

Health and wellbeing support needs to adapt for the 45% now hybrid working

Research revealed today by Towergate Health & Protection shows that on average 45% of employees are now working on a hybrid basis, splitting their time between working from home and their usual place of work.

Small Business Saturday announces UK tour to celebrate decade milestone

The nation’s most loved independents have a chance to be put on the map, as the Small Business Saturday campaign announces plans to mark its ten-year anniversary with a special celebratory roadshow.

Returning to the office post COVID-19

The pandemic forced the world to change its working habits, with many working from home full time for the past two years to ensure employee safety. However, over two years on since the pandemic was declared, workplace habits are beginning to change. With 80% of people surveyed by Mckinsey stating they enjoy working from home and 41% of people saying they are more productive, is working from home here to stay? Mark Bond, Group Chair, Mentor and Coach at Vistage discusses.

The best UK cities for technology professionals

In England and Wales, the technology industry posted more job vacancies in 2021 than the entirety of British businesses did in 2020 and nearly three million people took up jobs in the UK tech industry that year.

25% of freelancers wait 3 times longer than full time staff to get paid

Contract work may be on the rise following the COVID pandemic, but freelancers are still having to wait three times longer to get paid than full time staff as firms struggle with both cashflow and payroll issues, research shows.

Sage Intacct Manufacturing launches in the UK

Sage has launched Sage Intacct Manufacturing in the UK as part of an Early Adopter programme.

Research shows entrepreneurs start their first business after a decade in their day job

Employees give in to their entrepreneurial itch and start working for themselves after a decade in their day job, according to a new study.

83% of tech leaders are concerned about looming recession

A recent survey of tech business leaders has revealed  that 83% are concerned about a looming recession. That’s according to B2B tech PR agency CommsCo, who surveyed 185 UK IT founders and leaders to uncover the concerns felt in the face of the current economic climate.

Struggling to see through the cloud? Everything you need to know

The cloud means many different things to different people. For some, it’s a game-changer; for others it’s an incredibly daunting stage of a five-year transformation plan. Despite being around for many years now, the cloud is still steeped in mystery. This is, in part, because the sector has grown to become particularly complex, and features its own unique jargon. Paul Anderson, Cloud Services Business Manager EMEA, Ricoh Europe discusses.

Self-Employed Professions Allow the Most & Least Work Life Balance?

There is simply no hiding that our professions take up most of our time. Sometimes, you open the front door as the morning birds tweet in unison outside your house, only to get home once the sun has disappeared behind the horizon.

Cignpost partners with DP World Tour to provide health & diagnostics services to pro golf

Cignpost, the leading health and diagnostics company, has signed a landmark three-year partnership agreement with the DP World Tour in a collaboration that will see Cignpost become the Tour’s Official Health Diagnostics and Screening Partner, and Founding Partner to the European Tour Health and Performance Institute.