Northern Ireland’s Boyce Precision Engineering (BPE) transformed its purchasing, stock holding, and customer auditing processes by adopting the Forterro MRP solution, 123Insight. This resulted in a 20% year-on-year growth and a 25% reduction in stock.

There's a noticeable trend towards people seeking greater flexibility in their careers. With the rising cost of living and widespread job losses, many individuals are turning to additional sources of income for financial stability.

It's still possible to prevent the most severe consequences of climate change, but it will require bold and decisive action.

AWS has long supported startups. “It’s a very long-term mission. We’ve been working with startups at AWS since the very beginning. The first services launched in 2006 were for startups, and so we have this rich DNA and history of supporting these customers that remain very important to AWS today. The team is here to support their success,” explained Kellen O’Connor, the General Manager of the AWS Business for Startups in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Expenditure on IP should be viewed as an investment in the long-term future of the business, as a means by which to enhance its commercial value. Robert Lind, Partner at Marks & Clerk, a global intellectual property firm, discusses how having an IP strategy in place can be make or break when it comes to securing investment from third parties.

London's IT industry has long catalysed innovation and technical improvement. In 2024, London's strong startup ecosystem will continue to grow, pushing a rising number of pioneering firms and impacting the future of many industries. As a result of technical breakthroughs and innovations, the demand for an IT company is increasing.

Mistakes are an inevitable part of the startup journey. No founder is infallible, and even serial entrepreneurs make missteps when they encounter unexpected challenges, changing landscapes, or the pressures of being the key decision-maker.

One of my key missions is to encourage other business owners and founders to take time out from their busy everyday lives, to make time for; connection building, enjoyment, self-care, and a new level of networking, that incorporates rewarding themselves with new experiences, combining work and play.

Startup accelerator programmes have become hugely popular in the tech world in recent years with ambitious inventors and eager entrepreneurs looking to turbocharge their dream of growing a thriving business.

Time is the most precious resource when starting and running a company. As Fallow, Field & Mason turns four this quarter, I wanted to share lessons I’ve learnt on how to save new entrepreneurs time.

The decades-long evolution of the smartphone has seen the device become the digital nerve centre of our lives, helping to manage everything from our finances to our health.

When navigating investment as a startup, it is often easy to worry about funding and if an investor is willing to give you money, then there can be a temptation to give away too much or not fully understand the type of contract you are entering.

In 2021, CB Insights conducted 111 post-mortems on ‘startup fails’ globally since 2018. Two key trends emerged beyond all others: firstly, and possibly most predictably, startups fail because they struggle to raise sufficient cash.

The war in Europe, the war in the Middle East, an American president on trial for hundreds of criminal and civil offenses, democratic backsliding across the world, record high temperatures and climate change, the widening gap between rich and poor: the world is in crisis, but, as we all well know, we should never let a good crisis go to waste. We can use it as an incredible vehicle for driving inclusive growth and tackling major social challenges.

The rapid advancements in technology, particularly in IoT, industrial automation, and smart homes, hold great potential for transforming various industries. However, security concerns arise from connecting everything without understanding the security implications. At Hardware Pioneers, John Boggie, Senior Director of Cybersecurity Certification at NXP Semiconductors discussed how legislation can ensure a safe future for the industry.

The Employee Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 is now in full effect. From 6th April 2024, employees across the country have gained the right to request hybrid working from day one of their employment.

We don’t get taught at Uni or in our CPD training about how to run a business. So, as an award-winning Registered Dietitian, ex NHS Consultant child nutritionist of 24 years and founder of The Children’s Nutritionist, I am on a mission to help other practitioners to grow their health focused businesses.

Every business grapples with a diverse range of financial challenges and no company is fully protected from cash flow issues, late invoice payments, and unexpected costs.

Imagine a young student from a small town, bursting with potential but faced with the reality of living in a low-opportunity area. This student, despite his ambition, finds the path to top universities and careers littered with barriers. This was my story, and it’s the driving force behind my company, Zero Gravity.

Having a strong cybersecurity posture is at the top of most companies’ lists. But for organisations in media and entertainment (M&E), the threat from nefarious actors can be existential.