AI has the potential to bring huge growth at a rapid pace to scaling businesses. But there are a range of legal issues to bear in mind.

In this Q&A, business leader, author, and mortgage adviser, Gary Das – founder of Active Financial – discusses the difficulties SME business owners face when applying for a mortgage.

In the past year, the UK’s tech sector has witnessed the rise of several new job roles, mirroring the dynamic nature of the tech landscape. These include roles such as AI ethics experts, blockchain programmers and architects for the Metaverse. The prominence of these roles reflects how fast-changing the industry is, and how businesses need to keep up in order to stay relevant.

Tech has received a lot of bad press recently regarding mass layoffs and threats of AI replacing jobs. According to Statista, the drop in skills shortages among organisations in 2020 was mostly due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that impacted companies' ability to hire.

With Gen Z set to constitute around a third of the world’s workforce by 2025, it’s fundamental that employers listen to their needs and create an environment where they can thrive. According to a Deloitte survey, Gen Z are uniquely motivated by environmental and social issues and make career decisions based on their values.

The fear of missing out has sparked a surge in multi-billion-dollar investments in generative AI startups.

With 60% of startups in the UK failing in the first three years and almost three-quarters of small business owners experiencing cash flow issues, it’s not surprising to learn that almost two-thirds (65%) of small business owners wish they had known more about accountancy before starting their business.

In recent years, affiliate marketing has experienced several significant changes in the world of technology and digital, successfully adapting to its needs.

The growth of a startup can be exhilarating yet demanding. One moment, you're managing a handful of engineers; the next, an entire development team is needed. Attracting top international talent is crucial in this fast-paced environment, but competition is fierce.

Last year was a punch in the face for many startup founders. Not only did investor appetite dry up, but client buying behaviour did too.

Whether you call it; a quick pitch, an elevator pitch, a concise summary, a 30-second pow-wow intro, or a vision/mission statement… introductions are super important.

The UN General Assembly recently adopted a landmark resolution on the promotion of "safe, secure and trustworthy" artificial intelligence (AI) systems that will also benefit sustainable development for all. The resolution, backed by more than 120 Member States, highlighted the “respect, protection and promotion of human rights” in the design, development, deployment and use of AI.

The UK Space Agency Accelerator, delivered through a partnership with the UK Space Agency, Entrepreneurial Spark, and Exotopic, offers multiple opportunities for intrepid entrepreneurs to develop their businesses in the space sector.

In early-stage businesses, there are three types of companies: those created by experts, those created by salespeople, and those created by numbers people.

The job market is difficult to crack, and this is especially true for the technology industry. A challenging economic climate has led to reduced funding and investment for startups and major tech companies. Consequently, layoffs, restructuring, and company closures have become common, leaving many skilled individuals at various levels seeking reemployment.

As organisations continue to move their businesses to the cloud for scalability, reduced costs and improved performance, the idea of ‘digital sovereignty’ is becoming increasingly important.

Strategy gets a bad rap, and in many cases, it’s self-inflicted and has earned that reputation. You may have had your fingers burnt, wasted money on it, or just have perceptions of it being a misdirection of your precious resources, completely impractical or unrealistic due to the realities of a fledgling business.

Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation – it happens when people, places and purpose come together.

Startups are the backbone of innovation in the UK, driving economic growth and job creation. From tech disruptors to social enterprises, these ventures inject vitality and diversity into our business landscape – so must be robustly supported. Yet startups are grappling with a widespread problem that exposes them to significant financial risk: underinsurance.

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