Achieving SOC 2 compliance can be a challenging and resource-intensive process for organisations. However, with the right compliance software, companies can streamline the process, reduce complexity, and ensure they meet the strict requirements set by the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA).
Founded in 2013 by Jennifer Davidson from her bedroom and without external investment, the business was built on the belief and drive to build something different. Since then, Sleek has grown into a global force, delivering some of the biggest events and experiences in the world from their London headquarters.
DejaBlue, the French electrification startup building a platform to optimise flexible energy loads, including EV charging and on-site solar, announced an $8 million seed round led by redalpine, with the participation of Zeno Ventures and Bpifrance.
Ahead of the government’s small business review expected this summer, new research reveals that nearly three in five SMEs (58%) feel their concerns are overlooked by politicians, despite the recent manifesto pledge to support small business owners.
Talents.Kids has officially launched the first multi-agent AI platform built to discover and nurture children’s hidden talents – offering a breakthrough in how we understand and support child development.
There is just one week left for founders to submit their applications to be considered for Bits & Pretzels European Pitch Contest where they can put their business in the spotlight in front of 1,500 potential investors from across Europe at the annual Bits & Pretzels festival that takes place in Munich in September.
Alibaba.com announces the launch of CoCreate Pitch – a new competition for UK and European SMEs to realise their ambitious product dreams and compete for a prize pool worth nearly £750,000.
New research from Dropbox, in partnership with YouGov, reveals a surprising reality: UK office workers could be spending an estimated 11.3 billion hours a year on administrative tasks like emails and scheduling.
Antler Bio, an AgriTech company transforming dairy farming with gene expression technology, has announced a $4.3 million investment to scale its world-first EpiHerd system.
Zama, the open-source cryptography company building Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for Blockchain, announced a $57 million Series B funding round co-led by two US-based investment firms Blockchange Ventures and Pantera Capital, bringing Zama’s total funding to over $150 million, and its valuation to north of a billion USD.
Six in ten (60%) UK business travellers believe their employer could do more to ensure their safety while travelling for work, according to a new Opinium survey of 500 business travellers, commissioned by World Travel Protection.
A bold rebrand can breathe new life into a business, helping it stay relevant in a fast-changing market. But when done poorly, it can do quite the opposite, drawing criticism, confusing customers, and in some cases, damaging brand loyalty built over decades.
New data from Fiverr’s third annual UK Future Workforce Index reveals that over a third (35%) of UK businesses are saving over £40,000 per month by turning to freelancers – with the average monthly saving exceeding £33,000 – highlighting the hard value of workforce flexibility in today’s challenging economic climate.
Gen Z may be the most digitally fluent and socially conscious generation to ever enter the workforce – but right now, many of them are quietly struggling. Beneath their adaptability and innovation lies a workforce increasingly burdened by burnout, anxiety, and uncertainty.
Sally Bunnell, Founder and CEO of NaviSavi, the B2B2C travel platform dedicated to User Generated Content (UGC) short videos, will take the stage at the TravelTech Show in London on June 26th.
A new report from global HR, payroll, and employment platform Employment Hero reveals AI implementation is now the top challenge for small business leaders, with four in five putting it ahead of economic pressures and talent shortages.
London has long been known for its entrepreneurial spirit, but new data from Grow London Local shows that many of the city’s emerging small businesses are starting out without the basics in place.
Safetytech Accelerator, established by Lloyd’s Register, has released a new insights report offering a structured framework to guide technology investment decisions in high-risk sectors.
The Destination Digital report, launched by BVI Finance, reveals the strategic priorities, challenges, and jurisdictional considerations facing global fintech businesses.
New research from Virgin Media O2 Business reveals small and medium sized enterprise (SME) directors are spending an average of 10 hours per working week on tasks outside of their core expertise, as recent ONS data shows falling UK employment levels.
