Hey folks! A little intro – my name is Seven (yes, like the number!) and I’m the Startup Lead at Colorintech, a non-profit dedicated to supporting underrepresented people to excel within tech. Working with tech entrepreneurs, investors, and operators in the ecosystem, I get the pleasure of seeing our industry move and listen to its stakeholders. I wanted to share a few insights from what I’ve seen and, why, as an ally to female entrepreneurs and diverse founders, I’m excited for the progress being made in this ecosystem (despite ongoing challenges).

The Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Directorate provides UK based and international entrepreneurs with a unique package of funding, training, networking, and mentoring from leading engineers. The best part? They don’t take a penny in return.

People starting their own business are made of strong stuff. It takes an enormous amount of resilience to undertake this process, as many entrepreneurs well know.

Ready to slash your startup costs and boost your business game in 2024? Here are some tried-and-proven cost-saving tips that apply to entrepreneurs across the globe.

The traditional role of the lawyer has undergone significant change in recent years, driven in no small part by the shifting economic climate and ongoing technological advancements.

In the ever-evolving world of startups, the demands and expectations on leaders and their teams can be mind-bending. Quick decision making and being adaptable are vital whilst also maintaining focus on your goals.

As the owner of a small startup, a significant amount of your time will be spent negotiating, approving and signing contracts.

Most small businesses haven’t heard of the Social Value Act (SVA), but if they’ve ever been through the government procurement process, they’ll almost certainly have felt its force.

Managing payroll is often more complex than it seems. UK employers frequently encounter challenges with everything from manual data entry errors and delayed pension payments, to employee misclassifications and the incorrect use of tax codes. All of these issues can lead to HR team overload, fines, employee disengagement and reputational damage.

As a business owner, your pension may be pretty far down on your list of priorities. Perhaps you are throwing some money into one because your accountant said you should, or do the government-required minimum as part of your business.

Globally, entrepreneurs consider the UK among the top startup environments to make their mark as a company. Here, startups thrive regardless of their industries, but some more than others.

In the dynamic world of startups, scaling is not merely a choice but a non-negotiable on the road to success.

Adopting new technologies, reimagining business processes, and embracing a digital-first mindset enables you to stay competitive in the ever-evolving business landscape.

In today’s business spectrum, the excitement and trepidation surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) are both palpable. Here’s the good news; incorporating AI into your business doesn’t have to be a headache, it can be a smooth and user-friendly collaboration in your business.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the UK's fintech sector, few stories have been as compelling as that of Tom Blomfield and Monzo.

Secure coding practices weave together innovation and user trust in custom software design. This article is your guide through the intricate landscape of secure software development, providing practical insights into mastering security best practices.

Since my time as a VC some twenty years ago, our understanding of how to build businesses has grown dramatically—particularly when it comes to topics such as raising capital, achieving product-market fit, and developing go-to-market strategies.

The venture capitalist ecosystem is a pyramid — only a handful of companies (or perhaps even just one) in a portfolio will generate the significant returns VCs seek. In this situation, there are a few big winners and many more who get left out in the cold — the latter are known as VC orphans.

In the quarter following the announcement of my first investment in Lightspeed POS (TSX: LSPD) as an investor at Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ), the company generated a respectable $15 million in revenues. Roll the tape forward six years and that same quarterly metric has jumped to a whooping $240 million. What went right and what lessons can we take home for European founders to replicate this type of success?

Ercan Demiralay, Partner at Wellers, a UK-based small business accountants, discusses why just having a good business idea isn’t enough to ensure a business-savvy leader.