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A retailer is nothing without a great product. And a great product is nothing without the right people knowing about it. Perception matters.

Are you a marketer feeling apprehensive about the rise of artificial intelligence? I was in the same boat just six months ago. As my LinkedIn feed became inundated with AI-related articles and updates, I couldn't help but worry about its implications for my role. Would AI render me obsolete? Would it create a massive skills gap if I failed to embrace it, much like the digital and social revolution of the noughties?

As a startup, you might already know the value of knowledge and learning new things. Yet, if I were to ask you what is Web3, only the shrewdest might be able to answer. A study released in early 2023 showed only 18% of male and 7% of female respondents have heard the term. But, if we were to ask the same question about NFTs, that number jumps substantially. Yet things like NFTs, that have already generated millions of dollars, work closely with and promise to be a big part of this ‘next iteration of the Internet’.

Sarah Gilchriest, Chief People Officer of Workforce Learning, the group encompassing QA, Circus Street and Cloud Academy, discusses how more skills training within SMEs could close the productivity gap and boost the economy.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning adoption is increasing across virtually every industry, but their impact has been particularly notable in the fintech and financial services sector.

In today’s interconnected world, which is inundated with rapidly developing technology offerings and enhancements, ensuring the workforce has the range of skills needed to both empower them and maximise their impact is crucial.

In early 2023, UK startup Britishvolt, filed for administration after struggling to raise funds for a major electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in northern England. The episode is classed as another damning blow to the UK’s hopes of building a home-grown battery industry, with the country falling further behind in the global race to build batteries. Here, Roger Brereton, Head of Sales at steering parts manufacturer Pailton Engineering, explores the reasons why startups often struggle to bring vehicles to market.

From supply chain disruption to rising levels of inflation, today’s businesses are having to navigate an increasingly challenging economic environment. On top of this, consumer expectations are also changing, meaning corporates must find ways of driving growth and staying competitive on smaller budgets.

Look the word ‘impact’ up in a dictionary and you’ll find two definitions – the first about one object coming into forcible contact with another. The second about the creation of a ‘marked or visible effect’. While that might sound fairly general, in the investment world ‘impact’ has come to mean something more specific.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to entirely transform the way businesses today operate. If used correctly, this innovative technology can boost operational efficiency, increase profit margins, reduce risk and enhance the customer experience.

Running a business takes still and commitment. However, not all business leaders have a long- term vision of how to keep both finances and company books in check. This can quickly lead to the downfall of a small business.

Introduced to the UK Parliament in March 2023, The Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill is currently at the House of Commons Report Stage. And though it may still be subject to change, the suggested amendments will impact businesses, so it is worth getting prepared.

On the long journey from a classroom idea to a scalable app, what's the true measure of success? For Edtech startup founders, who have pioneered solutions driven by a desire to make a difference to children’s learning, this question can be both perplexing and pivotal.

Rori Cadavieco, General Manager of EMEA at Jeeves discusses the rise of all-in-one finance platforms, and why these platforms are advantageous to startups.

As a result of Brexit and the impact of the pandemic many UK businesses are struggling to find and recruit the staff that they need to meet their requirements.

Recent data from The Global State of Digital indicates that a total of 4.88 billion unique user identities engaged with social media platforms over the past 30 days. This accounts for a whopping 60.6% of the world’s entire population, underscoring a significant milestone in the global adoption of social media.

New research conducted by UK print company Solopress uncovers the leading cities worldwide for networking, revealing the best places to build business contacts and develop a career.

Dublin has plummeted out of the top 10 startup cities ranking in Europe, according to StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2023.

In the UK, every small business owner should be familiar with the concept of a Person with Significant Control (PSC) as it holds great importance in company law. As a responsible entrepreneur, understanding PSC is crucial to complying with legal requirements and maintaining transparency within your business structure.