The debate surrounding flexible working has intensified. We regularly encounter headlines about large corporations’ reinstatement of office-centric policies or critiques that label remote working as detrimental to the economy. This trend can be found across all types of workplaces.

While many may share the view that the legal industry is old and traditional, laws and regulations are constantly evolving to adapt to new technologies and practices. Similarly, the changing economic climate challenges us to approach contractual relationships differently to better manage risk and streamline our ability to do business.

The contours of today’s startup fundraising landscape are very different from those of the past few years. However, as one of Angel Investment Network’s investors recently pointed out: “The last few years were an abnormality, and we are now returning to normal.”

Recently, private equity firm Future Business Partnership announced it had received the highest B Corp rating of all UK companies. 

Smell has the power to invoke memories, arouse emotion, and alert our evolutionary instincts to warn us of danger. Such a sense, therefore, has real potential to tap into something very tangible for consumers. Yet, during the virtual reality (VR) craze that has come over the consumer and even business market, smell has remained largely untapped. We’ve, for instance, heard fuss about a VR treadmill to incorporate further immersion into the realm, but not seen the same for smell… until now.

In the dynamic, and often vulnerable, world of startups, the importance of robust email security cannot be overstated. 

It’s awards season again and businesses of all shapes and sizes are launching themselves into the spotlight to bring home the trophies!

In the changing world of business, being able to make wise decisions is important for achieving success. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, knowing how to direct choices effectively can drive your enterprise forward.

25th January - ChipStart UK’s first event of the year – saw the cohort of semiconductor startups in attendance give insight on how to navigate their journey ahead by a Founder who had failed on the aims on one of his pursuits.

At ISE 2024, Jim McHale, CEO and Founder of Memoori, shared the four pieces of information that PropTech VC’s won’t tell startups…

The UK is brimming with innovation potential. The government’s commitment to becoming a science superpower and innovation nation has led to measures being introduced to encourage more Research and Development (R&D) in the country, including a record public R&D budget commitment to R&D.

SMEs have, up till now, competed based on personal relationships and services, and their innate agility and competitiveness. However, with recent national data showing the highest number of firms going bust since the 2009 financial crisis, there are some major headwinds facing small businesses that confidence and self-belief alone can’t solve.

As a local pizza parlor or thriving tech startup, driving new traffic and sales is a major hurdle. However, optimising for search engines can put your small business on the map both virtually and physically.

Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in the national economy, accounting for 99.2% of total business and 61% of employment in the UK.

In the increasingly competitive world of immersive technology, a small island with big dreams is hoping to lure the innovators of tomorrow with a Test Before You Invest incentive scheme.

Fast-growth startups often share a range of traits when it comes to organisation and culture: time pressures and deadlines, team members taking on multiple roles and prioritising revenue-only activities.

Every year, Scots around the world gather to celebrate Burns’ Night. The night, which commemorates the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland’s greatest poet, is a chance to celebrate the country’s extraordinary heritage.

The rapid pace of technological advancements is reshaping industries and creating a demand for skilled professionals. Emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things are no longer on the horizon – they are here, and here to stay.

As the long month of January is now over, and everyone is back in the swing of work, Startups Magazine has checked in with multiple startups to see what their New Year’s Resolutions are now they have had time to reflect and plan for the year ahead.