It’s almost impossible to completely shut yourself off from the potential of AI. Even if you’re not directly thinking about how you can integrate it into your startup, it’s inevitable that your investors are going to be raising questions about how it might become part of your business in the future.

Managing a business requires you to make tough decisions to determine priorities. This is especially true if you’re a startup trying to grow with limited resources. For instance, which programmes should you sustain? Which business operations should you scale down, and what activities should you stop altogether?

The adoption of AI has fundamentally reshaped how businesses function, and is revolutionising the way organisations operate and innovate.

Over the years, major cities like New York and London have been centres for innovation and development, due to their dense networks of talent, resources and infrastructure. They have largely monopolised access to capital, drawing people from smaller cities and communities to live and work in diverse industries, and cultural centres, helping to foster creativity and collaboration and creating ecosystems where ideas can rapidly develop and scale.

Bill Gates said, “to win big, you sometimes have to take big risks.” He was right. Startups need to embrace risk, but they must ensure their legal team aligns with their risk appetite, says Dan Adams, Founder of legal advice for startups specialist, Arbor Law.

The field of AI has been around for decades, but its current surge is rewriting the rules at an accelerated rate. Fuelled by increased computational power and data availability, this AI boom brings with it opportunities and challenges.

Accurate financial record-keeping is not just a good practice; it's a necessity for the survival and success of any business, regardless of its size and industry. Accounting statements reflect a company’s financial health, guiding critical decision-making processes and enabling informed strategic planning.

The number of people starting their own business has grown in recent years. In 2023, over 100,000 more people were self-employed compared to the previous year, bringing the total number of solo entrepreneurs to 4.2 million.  

Scaling up effectively means growth in your business and moving to the next level. A business can scale up from being just a single shareholder and director to a business with investment as well as multiple shareholders and directors. This evolution can bring plenty of challenges and it is therefore important to deal with core issues at an early stage, so your business is in a good shape to expand.

Digitalisation and modern workflows have become crucial components for long-term efficiency and growth. In this article, author David Malan explores how startups in particular can embark on a step-by-step digitalisation journey, with a particular focus on implementing efficient document management systems (DMS).

London startup jobs are on the rise, contributing to the city's reputation as a global powerhouse in the startup ecosystem.

Madeira, an autonomous region of Portugal known for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage, is rapidly emerging as an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and innovators from around the world, drawn to its unique blend of opportunity, community, and lifestyle.

Us&Co is a workspace provider that creates unique workspaces designed to reflect the way professionals actually work.

With Labour celebrating a landslide victory in the recent General Election, many voters are hopeful that the party can now quickly get to work on delivering its manifesto promises. No community is more eager to see change than the UK’s five and a half million small businesses.

Europe stands at the crossroads of a new era: the AI revolution. While AI has the potential to fundamentally transform our societies, it also carries risks. The fear of the unknown often dominates the discussion, but this fear must not paralyse us. Instead, we should recognise and seize the opportunities.

Today's interconnected world relies heavily on space technologies for communication, navigation, and other services. However, these technologies face substantial risks from space weather. Alexey Shirobokov, co-founder of Mission Space, explains how startups are addressing these challenges and safeguarding against solar activity.

In the vibrant UK technology ecosystem, innovation is the lifeblood of success, and R&D tax relief has provided a crucial financial lifeline. The UK consistently ranks as the top destination for technology startups outside the US.

Web development is crucial for businesses that want to create a strong online presence, boost their brand, and increase customer interaction. To drive growth and achieve success it is essential to select a web development team that possesses the technical knowledge to create a user-friendly functional and optimised website.

From AI-powered recommendation engines to reinforcement learning, the potential of AI seems limitless. However, according to Bartek Roszak, Head of AI at STX Next, the rush to implement these technologies without a well-thought-out strategy can pose significant risks in the long run.

On 10th July, the world honours the birth of Nikola Tesla, one of the most influential inventors and engineers in history. Born in 1856, Tesla’s groundbreaking work laid the foundation for many of the technological advancements that shape our lives today.