Sheryl Miles

Sheryl has trained in proofreading and copyediting with the College of Media and Publishing, and in proofreading with the CIEP (Chartered Institute of Editors and Proofreaders). She joined Startups Magazine in June 2022 and is keen to carve a career in journalism as she enjoys meeting and talking to people and advocating for women and diversity across industries. When not working at Startups Magazine, Sheryl enjoys reading, writing fiction, and eating chocolate!

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Navigating cyber and compliance with Naq

We are living in an age where cyber security and data compliance are paramount, and startups and SMEs face the dual challenge of navigating between complex regulations and regulatory adherence.

E-residents contributed €67.4M to the Estonian state treasury in 2023

In 2023, tax revenues from e-residents’ Estonian companies amounted to a record €64.3 million, a 33% increase from the previous year. Including paid state fees, the programme’s annual contribution to the state treasury reached €67.4 million.

London SaaS business driving culture through data set to scale by 400%

An innovative SaaS business that provides a rigorous platform to measure and manage culture is set to scale by 400% over the next 12 months.

Startups challenged to help develop carbon capture tech

A pioneering international programme, which brings together tech startups and leading manufacturers in the pursuit of net zero, has launched.

89% of consumers value small business ethical values

As consumer awareness grows around the consequences of their buying choices, the focus has turned towards the ethical conduct of enterprises – with particular attention on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). 

Shopify revamps EMEA team for growth

Shopify has announced changes to its EMEA leadership team, with new roles for Emilie Benoit-Vernay, Benjamin Lang, and Lara Rosquët, as it seeks to drive growth across the region and better support its merchants, partners, and innovative product development.

UK SMEs more vulnerable to cyber attacks according to latest report 

JumpCloud’s Q1 2024 SME IT Trends report indicates that in 2024, UK SMEs could be more vulnerable to cyber attacks than SMEs in other countries.

SuperFi chosen for inaugural Communications Accelerator Programme

Cherish PR, a Wilful Group company, announces it has chosen to support social impact app, SuperFi with its inaugural Communications Accelerator Programme, an initiative to help young innovators scale their businesses through powerful communications.

Breaking barriers: gender lens investing reshaping financial landscapes

A report focused on advancing gender equality through impact investing and sustainable finance was released.

Planet Saver: for people who want to secure their savings and support environmental and conservation projects

UK-based FinTech, Akoni Hub, embedded sustainability provider ekko, and Bank of London and The Middle East (BLME) have announced the launch of their Planet Saver savings product. Savers will be able to apply for the product using Akoni Hub (part of the Stubben Edge Group).

Six most in-demand tech skills for 2024

The top six most in-demand skills in the technology industry for 2024 have been revealed.

Gresham House Ventures invests £8.5M in Ozone API

Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in software and digitally-driven businesses in the consumer, healthcare, and service sectors, has invested 8.5 million in Ozone API, the open banking API platform founded by the team that designed open banking in the UK.

Children’s storybook entrepreneurs win the hearts of all five Dragons

The latest entrepreneurs to pitch to BBC’s Dragons’ Den have made TV history by asking for just £1 in return for a 1% stake in their company – winning over all five Dragons.

Report reveals a lifetime ahead for global CEO gender parity

Sobering statistics show there is a 117-year wait towards gender parity at the highest levels of corporate leadership globally, according to Global CEO Turnover Index FTSE 100.

UK tech firms kick off commercial negotiations at SEMICON Korea

Seven British tech companies had 51 introductory meetings with South Korean corporations during SEMICON Korea in Seoul last week, as part of the Government-backed UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme.

DigitalOcean unveils enhanced data backups to strengthen business continuity

DigitalOcean Holdings, the developer cloud optimised for startups and growing digital businesses, has announced the next evolution of DigitalOcean Backups, an offering that protects users from data disruptions and supports business continuity through enhanced daily, system-level backups of DigitalOcean Droplets.

Notion Capital: Cloud Challenges 2024 Report & Cloud Challengers 100

The majority of top Cloud startup founders are already seeing improved appetite from VCs to allocate capital in 2024, according to Notion Capital research, despite a sharp fall in overall European business software investment last year.

Project 3 Mobility closes series-A investment round

Project 3 Mobility, a Croatian company developing a new ecosystem of urban autonomous mobility, closed its Series A investment round, growing the total amount raised from private investors to c. €100 million.

Mapped: The happiest cities to live as an entrepreneur in the UK

Location can play a huge part in the overall success of a business. From foot traffic and talent, to commute time and costs, there’s lots to consider when deciding where to set up shop. But, where in the UK is the happiest place to live as a business owner?

7 reasons to consider a career break in 2024

FDM Group, a global business and tech consultancy, has revealed seven reasons why workers should consider a career break in 2024.