When selecting a city to open Koba’s fist flex location, Koba @100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester was a perfect place to start with so much growth and activity in the property sector.

Adyen vs Stripe is a big question when selecting the right payment processing solution for startups and SMEs. These two prominent players both offer robust platforms designed to handle the complex needs of modern businesses.

Artificial intelligence is undoubtedly becoming the new black. We are seeing how numerous businesses across the world are racing to win in the AI game by inventing their own solutions or integrating existing ones in operations. But here’s the twist.

The startup landscape in the UK is experiencing a resurgence, with UK startups raising $3.9 billion in Q1 of 2024. This marks a significant recovery, positioning the UK as one of the best scaleups and startup hubs in Europe.

Almost £1.5 trillion of global economic value is lost every year through poor contract management. Simply put, the way firms manage their agreements is broken. Small businesses should review how they create, commit, and manage documents as part of their agreement processes if they want to reclaim opportunities for efficiency and growth.

SMEs often face the challenge of generating quality leads to fuel their growth. Unlike large corporations with vast marketing budgets, SMEs must be savvy and strategic to attract potential customers. Here are some practical and effective strategies SMEs can implement to boost their lead generation.

You’re ready to launch your startup, which is exciting and scary at the same time. Knowing which key metrics most impact your future success can be a crucial part of the process.

Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face a unique dilemma today: deliver immersive customer experiences while tackling mounting costs in a high-pressure business environment. 

Misconception: "I can use any legal template I find online; it's a cost-effective solution."

Reality: Legal templates may not be tailored to your specific needs and can lead to legal issues. Consulting with a professional is advisable.

Workplaces around the world are experiencing major shifts. Skills and upskilling are in the spotlight, new roles are emerging across sectors, and innovative technologies like AI are creating both new challenges and new solutions for businesses.

It’s tough being a startup at the best of times, and financial mismanagement is a death sentence. As a founder myself, and heading up a fintech that specialises in treasury management, I've seen my fair share of promising ventures crash and burn when founders neglect financial stability from day one.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are more than just trending topics, they’ve been influencing our daily interactions for many years now. AI is already deeply embedded in our digital lives and these technologies are not about creating a futuristic world but enhancing our current one. When wielded correctly AI makes businesses more efficient, drives better decision making and creates more personalised customer experiences.

Anyone launching a startup knows, or at least certainly should know, the famous quote by Thomas Edison: “Genius is one percent inspiration and 99% perspiration.”

James Clough is the CTO and Co-Founder of Robin AI, a legaltech startup aiming to revolutionise the legal industry through advanced AI technology. Founded with the vision of making legal services more accessible, efficient, and cost-effective, Robin AI combines machine learning algorithms with expert legal knowledge.

Natalie Cramp, Consultant and Strategic Advisor of commercial data solutions provider JMAN Group, explains why startups should prioritise data from day one.

Businesses in the UK are increasingly seeing their margins squeezed by external factors. Cost pressures, including rising energy costs, wage inflation, and raw material price hikes, have all hit the bottom line of businesses. Meanwhile, consumer price inflation and post-COVID social shifts have significantly impacted sales patterns. All this can seriously harm a business’s ability to stay afloat in uncertain times, making the future look bleak for many business owners.

Let’s be real, startups have a lot on their plate from day zero. From product development and hiring to securing funding and contingency planning, there are just so many things to get through.

How to step up and step away without losing control.

The First Tier Tribunal Tax Chamber recently released rulings including the interesting case of Get Onbord Limited (GOL) vs The Commissioners for HMRC, an R&D tax relief claim. The favourable ruling for GOL has the potential to significantly reshape the R&D landscape for SMEs in the UK software development sector, steering HMRC to adopt a more inclusive and flexible approach to assessing the activities that qualify as R&D for tax purposes.  

The financial services industry has long been defined by the stability and reliability of traditional institutions such as banks and insurance companies. These organisations have built their reputations on decades (sometimes centuries) of trust, conforming to strict regulatory standards to ensure customer protection and economic stability.