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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WondaPay announces launch of review-based payment solution platform

Paytech company  WondaPay, has announced the launch of a payment solution platform for freelancers. Devised to help protect freelancers against delayed and lost revenue, and to help them build stronger working relationships with their clients, the FCA-regulated service with bank-level security acts as a financial intermediary between freelancers and their clients.

Being aware of the implications of restrictive covenants

Jayna Patel, a commercial litigation solicitor with Wilsons Solicitors LLP, discusses why startups need to be alive to the implications of restrictive covenants.

7 steps for female leaders aiming to empower the next generation

Sandy Carter, Vice President of Public Sector Partners and Programs at Amazon Web Services, shared her experience as a pioneering woman in tech. She discussed how embracing diversity drives innovation as well as the importance of empowering the next generation of female leaders.

Digital marketing agency for sustainable startups

Blue Cactus Digital provide digital marketing for startups and brands looking to scale. It loves all things tech, startups, design, sustainability, and ethical marketing. Startups Magazine caught up with Clare Martin, Blue Cactus Digital’s Director and Strategist.

The UK’s top 10 most entrepreneurial towns and cities

New research by leading insurance provider Superscript, has identified the UK’s top 10 most entrepreneurial towns and cities.

HOST secures Indian Government contract to scale 5 tech companies

Innovation hub, HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, has secured a major contract, extending over three years, facilitated by the Manchester India Partnership, with the Indian government to support five high growth Indian technology companies with their expansion into the UK.

Student ‘task app’ secures £1.25m in funding

A student ‘task app’ that successfully connects businesses with over 180,000 students for paid work opportunities has secured an impressive £1.25 million in funding, after scaling its monthly revenue by 1900% over the last 18 months.

Seeking ideas to change the tide in Plymouth

As the world emerges from a period of pandemic-induced uncertainty, there has never been a better time for entrepreneurs to take their chance to innovate.

Grover teams up with Visa and Solarisbank, launching reward debit card for tech rental customers

Grover has announced the launch of its first financial services product – the Grover Card – in a move to ramp up efforts to democratise access to tech while tackling e-waste. 

Platform launched at COP26 for financial products

Platform showcasing innovative financial products that are directly aligned to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been launched at COP26.

Pet care accelerator is hunting for the best in innovative startups

Europe’s most creative new pet care businesses have been invited to partner with Purina for the latest edition of its landmark innovation accelerator. Powered by the Purina Accelerator Lab, Unleashed is now inviting applications for its third consecutive year.

Vouch raises headcount by 46% in six months

Referencing service provider Vouch has increased their workforce by 46% in the last six months, despite uncertainty within the sector triggered by the pandemic. The company now employs 35 people, up from 24 back in March, with the new hires ranging from technology development to referencing and sales.

Addressing behavioural science and technology interventions

Shruti Chawla and Johanna Bolinder are on a mission. As Head of Marketing and Head of Health and Sustainability at Spoon Guru, they are part of the startups quest to make food shopping smarter and easier for everyone.

How to overcome occupational stress

With it being International Stress Awareness Week (1-5 November), Alex Hattingh shares five tips for overcoming occupational stress, a huge concern across every business.

COP26: small business investment could be key to tackling climate change

The UK is playing host to the COP26 summit, designed to bring together world leaders to urgently tackle climate change and set new targets to limit warming to 1.5C.

COP26: Invest, develop, and scale climate-tech businesses in UK and Qatar

As His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of Qatar, and UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson met today at COP26, Rolls-Royce and Qatar Foundation announced they will enter into a long-term partnership to create a global centre for climate technology innovation.

Wellbeing is a key catalyst for startups

Personal wellbeing is a key factor driving entrepreneurs to leave traditional jobs and set up their own businesses. This is a core finding of a new research study into the motivations of new business owners.

How to get your business back to being able to travel

As COVID restrictions are lifting and the world is opening back up again, businesses are keen to get back to travelling.

Solutions for media decision makers

We spoke with Anjali Midha, an entrepreneur with a passion for media and analytics and the Founder and CEO of Diesel Labs. Diesel Labs is a content analytics company that addresses the toughest questions facing media companies today: what to produce and where to distribute and market it.

Improvement in number of SMEs in significant distress

Following on from the easing of national lockdown restrictions in April, Real Business Rescue have released their quarterly Business Distress Index for Q2 (April – June 2020), uncovering a post-pandemic health check on SMEs in the UK. You can view the full report here.