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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Ubiquity launches outsourcing guide for European fintechs

Ubiquity, the global business process outsourcer for industry innovators, announces the publication of a first-of-its-kind whitepaper, aimed at helping European fintech scaleups to leverage outsourcing to adapt to fast-changing market conditions.

How to avoid stress and burnout as a small business owner

A recent study has revealed that as many as one in three small business owners have previously experienced burnout, and more than half (56%) reported poor mental health over the last 12 months.

Encompass triumphs at Discover Perfect Pitch competition

Encompass, the provider of the dynamic Know Your Customer (KYC) process automation platform, has been recognised as a winner of the ‘Discover Perfect Pitch’ competition as part of Sibos 2023 – one of the leading financial services events.

Bankifi data highlights that convenience and simplicity are top priorities for small businesses

According to new customer data from embedded banking provider, BankiFi, businesses from a wide range of sectors continue to trust payment links such as SMS, email, and QR codes when requesting payment on invoices, particularly when the relationship between buyer and sellers is already known.

1 in 10 UK small and mid-sized businesses on Tide

Tide, a business financial platform, has reached a significant growth milestone. The business now boasts a 10% market share of all UK small businesses with more than 550,000 customers (members).

Only 19% of UK businesses have good digital health

Just under a fifth (19%) of UK businesses surveyed have good digital health, around half (51%) have average, and under a third (29%) rated poor, according to a European digital health study from Zoho, a global technology company.

FDM Group discusses how to use AI to transform business visions into tangible realities

FDM Group, a Global Workforce Development Partner to Microsoft, hosted a future of Artificial Intelligence event, shedding light on AI’s transformative powers, showcasing real-world examples and providing valuable insights for organisations planning their own AI adoption journeys.

Hoxton Farms opens UK pilot facility to produce cultivated fat at scale

Hoxton Farms, the London-based biotech developing cultivated animal fat, has opened its pilot facility to advance research, scaleup production, and develop prototypes with customers.

Thrive returns with Thrive Live for the third year

The fast growing modern-day learning management system, Thrive Learning, is hosting its annual customer-only conference on the 28th of September at The Science Museum in London.

Storyteq launching AI engine BrandCore to empower global marketers

Storyteq, the technology arm of Inspired Thinking Group (ITG), is launching BrandCore, an innovative AI-driven engine providing marketers with secure, controllable AI that works for them and their brand.

Business websites deemed critical by small firms, yet 1 in 5 don’t have one

A recent study by Forbes Advisor, the financial guidance and price comparison platform, asked UK SME leaders for their attitudes towards the importance of a website to the success of their business.

Jiffy Software raises a new round of funding

The startup, which provides full-stack software solutions to transform sales to online and build a robust ecommerce system, has successfully raised $2.2 million led by I2BF Global Ventures and Somersault Ventures with many existing investors participating.

Naurt goes public with innovative geo-location software

The global ‘last mile’ food and package delivery industry is worth almost $990 billion and is facing immense pressures to manage costs and cope with demand.

Cleantech startup shortlisted for Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards

Heero Technologies, a high growth cleantech software and data company based in Dundee, is excited to be shortlisted for two ‘Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards’.

New advisory service to help businesses launch AI and digital innovations

Organisations across the country will be able to demonstrate that their new artificial intelligence and digital innovations meet regulatory requirements so they can quickly bring them to market.

StellarUp, the HR SaaS platform allowing people-first cultures to thrive

Estelle Roux-Stevens is the Co-Founder and CEO of StellarUp, a knowledge sharing and learning platform that allows people to connect, learn, and grow. Estelle’s goal is to build diverse environments where people-first cultures can thrive and flourish.

Is your team burnt out or just tired? This AI can tell, and it’s free for World Mental Health Day

Mental health tech startup thymia is giving out free AI-powered ‘Mental Wellness Checks’ to employees from this month, to empower employers to better understand and improve the mental health and wellbeing of their workforce ahead of World Mental Health Day.

Transforming the UK and Europe with DevOps: grow your startup with Automat-IT, an AWS Premier Partner

Automat-IT, a prominent DevOps provider and an AWS Premier Partner, has expanded its presence to the UK and Spain with a strong commitment to assisting startups in accelerating their business growth.

Micron Agritech to transform animal health with rapid AI-powered testing

Micron Agritech, a Dublin-based agricultural technology company, has raised £2.3 million in funding co-lead by ACT VC, Atlantic Bridge, and Yield Lab Europe, positioning itself for expanded growth within both the UK and the Irish markets.

Auctionet opts for Brite to power instant A2A payments

Brite Payments, a pioneer in instant bank payments and one of Sweden’s fastest-growing fintechs, announces that it has partnered with Auctionet to provide its users with seamless, instant account-to-account (A2A) payments.