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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Small businesses are owed £27k in late payments on average

Small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) are currently owed an average of £27,214 in late payments, according to new research from Intuit QuickBooks, as SMBs estimate one in six invoices (17%) with customers or suppliers are overdue.

Helping relocating employees can see higher productivity and ROI

When relocating, the initial focus for many is the job at hand, prioritising visa and immigration responsibilities. However, there are many other factors that can influence the success of a relocation, one of which is employees’ integration into new communities.

Women happier after starting businesses

The desire for greater flexibility is the biggest driving force behind women starting businesses in the UK, as new research from Small Business Britain highlights most women are happier after starting their own businesses.

The non-invasive brain stimulation device that’s set to transform mental wellness

The brain is the most complex part of the human body. It has 86 billion neurons that allow people to feel, taste, smell, and see. It controls thoughts and memories, interprets emotions, and makes sense of the world around us. And, in cases of extreme emotions or pain, it can even disassociate from a situation as a protective mechanism.

BankiFi lays bare the most common neobanking myths

BankiFi are on a campaign to bust the myths surrounding digital-only neobanks being the most viable option to the sole trader and small business.

Navigating energy choices: how to find the best provider for your business needs.

As the landscape of energy costs continually evolves, pursuing financial prudence has led many small businesses to explore switching energy suppliers.

Females studying computing grows 10%

There has been a 10% increase in the number of girls taking GCSE computing, rising for the second year in a row, which follows a number of consecutive years of uptake declining as they outperform their male peers at all grade levels.

PROSPECT 100 secures $750K pre-seed round to democratise design

PROSPECT 100, a UK-based startup, has successfully raised $750,000 to build the go-to platform for co-creation; a digital space which allows brands to connect and collaborate with creative talent around the world.

More than skin deep: Luvly that app combining beauty and self-care

Our lifestyles underwent something of an overhaul (to put it mildly) during the pandemic – with the beauty industry witnessing a seismic shift in priorities.

ONS: women in UK tech sector declined by 3,000 this year

The UK tech sector has seen the number of female workers dip between the first and second quarters of 2023, according to figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).

Octopus Energy finds brokers negatively impact small businesses

Transparency about level of commissions, a commission cap, and an end to cold calls, are some steps that could be taken to bring the spiralling energy broker market under control, a new report by Octopus Energy for Business reveals. 

IT is the best sector to invest in, new study reveals

The study, conducted by InvestinGoal.com, analysed the consistency, reliability, and average returns of all sectors that the companies within the S&P 500 index are divided into to identify the most lucrative investment opportunities.

Small Business Saturday announces nationwide tour

Small Business Saturday has revealed the twenty-one towns and cities it will visit on its next national roadshow, as the campaign gears up to highlight the nation’s most loved independents and calls on local business owners to get involved.

Brite Payments extends coverage with instant payments and payouts in Denmark

Brite Payments has announced that it has expanded its product coverage with the launch of open banking-powered instant payments and payouts in Denmark.

Britain’s youngest entrepreneurs – and what you can learn from their strategies

They say it’s not what you know, but who you know – though some of Britain’s youngest and most successful entrepreneurs are likely to dispute that fact, building business empires on grit, determination, and meticulous planning.

Bayezian: harnessing the power of AI for good

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, Bayezian, a revolutionary AI research firm, stands at the forefront of innovation and social impact.

In this exclusive Startups Magazine interview with Ed Dixon, Founder of Bayezian, Sheryl Miles delves into the company’s origins, vision, and how they are utilising AI for the greater good.

META11: entertainment redefined

Once upon a time a cricketing legend called Kumar Sangakkara co-founded a tech company and creative entertainment studio, called Behaviol. Along the way he met a visionary called Chris Ebeling, and together, they are recreating the genre of sports entertainment.

Almost half a million UK startups launched in first six months of 2023

Almost half a million new startups have already been launched and registered with Companies House, new figures show. 

Two thirds of UK tech workers believe women are the answer to the tech talent gap

Around two-thirds (67%) of tech workers in the UK believe women are the answer to bridging the tech talent gap, yet only 40% stated their company has a plan to improve the gender split in their IT teams, according to research.

Programme expanded to supercharge micro-businesses

Small Business Britain’s popular ‘Small and Mighty Enterprise Programme’ is being expanded to help 1,000 more small businesses across the UK as applications open for its next round.