Giving up a high-flying corporate career to become the founder of a wellness startup is not a move you make lightly. I bailed out of a decade-long position as a corporate lawyer to launch gut health brand JERMS in 2023. And I don’t regret a thing.

Six years have passed since the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), yet the landscape of global data privacy regulations continues to evolve with considerable divergence between the EU and countries like the US and the UK.

The fast-paced advancements in fintech are reshaping industries by making financial services more accessible, intuitive, and customised to meet consumer demands. This surge in innovation is reaching beyond the realm of traditional finance, offering eCommerce platforms the chance to integrate fintech solutions that not only elevate customer experience but also boost revenue, streamline operations, and unlock substantial cost savings.

In the last few years, we have witnessed some of the most seismic changes to the IT security landscape; from global pandemics and geo-political issues to a global energy crisis, to growing cybersecurity threats, to multiple country elections and subdued economic conditions.

New research suggests a rise in small business confidence following the formation of the new Government. A study by Novuna Business Finance, surveying 1,000 small business owners and senior managers, found that 68% of companies are now considering new projects to drive growth, up from 66% earlier this year.

Almost every startup I’ve worked in has had a portfolio Finance Director. It’s a concept which has been around for a long time, and it makes perfect sense.

Spain is often regarded as a startup hotspot, and Barcelona is often people’s first thought when it comes to startup cities, especially as it is known for its big startup events and innovation.

The Hearth is a women-only co-working space located in the heart of Queens Park. “It provides a much-needed, dedicated space for female members to invest in themselves,” commented Oi Leng Lui, Co-Founder of The Hearth.

The pace of change in the modern era is unprecedented, driven by technology advances in existing markets and the emergence and growth of new markets enabled by advanced semiconductor technologies and AI allowing applications to gather, process, and interpret enormous amounts of data to provide insights.

In the angry world of the internet, it’s impossible to avoid p*ssing people off – so you might as well stop worrying about it.

Employment tribunals can be long, costly, stressful and risk damaging the reputation of both employee and employer when workplace relations turn sour.

Following an artificial intelligence (AI) boom in the last few years, countries around the world have been racing to develop regulations and establish themselves as leaders in the field.

Startup founders have a to-do list as long as their arm, and investing in crypto almost certainly isn’t on it. After all, crypto is just for speculators, major institutions and multinational enterprises, right?

In recent years, the European Union (EU) has intensified its scrutiny of mergers and acquisitions, as well as different launches within the tech sector. As regulators aim to maintain competition and protect consumer interests, an increasing number of high-profile deals have faced stringent reviews or outright rejections.

I know, I’m walking a tightrope here. As someone who is well aware of the extremely tenuous analogies that are cropping up on LinkedIn (“what my recent proposal to my fiancé taught me about running a startup”), I’m not going to make the bold claim that running a startup is like running a family. However, and bear with me here, there are some similarities.

In the bustling world of business, there's a treasure trove of knowledge that often goes untapped – the kind that doesn't make it into manuals or spreadsheets. This elusive resource, known as tacit knowledge, forms the backbone of many successful enterprises.

As I look back on my journey with Grozeo, I realise how scaling a startup presents both incredible opportunities and unique challenges, especially from a marketing perspective. When I joined Grozeo, our vision was clear: to empower small and local retailers with the same e-commerce tools that larger players have at their disposal.

The post-summer holiday blues can be a challenge for leaders – it’s not easy to motivate a team pining for white beaches and cocktails during one of the busiest times of the year! But scientists say the positive effects of a holiday can be felt for up to a month after returning home, so how can we capitalise on a refreshed and renewed team post-holiday?

Data privacy has become a major concern for companies of all sizes in recent years. However, failing to prioritise privacy can come back to haunt young companies down the road. Privacy breaches or misuse of customer data can derail startups before they ever fully get off the ground.

It’s all change for ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting in the European Union. While some EU countries already have well-established national rules governing the risk of violations of human and environmental rights in supply chains, scope has been inconsistent from one country to another.