Starting a business is a thrilling endeavour filled with ambition, innovation, and potential. However, amidst the excitement, entrepreneurs often overlook a critical aspect of their journey: growth management.

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, startups are constantly on the lookout for new avenues of growth and expansion. While established markets offer stability and familiarity, emerging markets represent a treasure trove of untapped opportunities.

As we traverse the AI landscape in 2024, business leaders find themselves at a pivotal juncture, transitioning from the soaring expectations of artificial intelligence to the pragmatic realities. With breakthroughs in gen AI technology, particularly in the realm of chatbots, the business community is awash with high expectations regarding AI's potential to revolutionise organisational productivity.

A strategic plan and a business plan are two critical documents that play distinct but complementary roles in the success of any organisation. While they may share some similarities, such as outlining goals and objectives, they serve different purposes and are designed for different audiences. In this essay, we will explore the fundamental differences between a strategic plan and a business plan, delving into their respective components, functions, and importance.

Since 1998 private and under privacy laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), companies in the UK have been legally required to respond to Subject Access Requests, giving people the right to request all of the personal data that a business holds about them and to share this within 30 days of submitting the request (with some exceptions).

In Business, we always like to focus on the upside. Where is that big growth push coming from in Q1? What is our profitability looking like for this financial year? Whilst the upside is crucial to longevity, just as important for company survival is not neglecting the downside.

The retail sector has experienced a dynamic year, adapting to a challenging economic landscape. This environment has led to innovation and resilience, as retailers were forced to navigate decreased sales and heightened competition. These challenges have acted as catalysts, encouraging retailers to explore new strategies and strengthen their market presence.

On National Innovation Day, Tzahi (Zack) Weisfeld, VP & GM of Intel Ignite, notes that startup founders are really at the heart of the innovation in the technology industry.

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy is a multi-Academy Award-winning director, journalist, and political activist, and is due to be the first female director of a Star Wars film. At ISE 2024, Obaid-Chinoy presented the opening keynote, "Seeing through the Eyes of Others: Redefining the Art of Storytelling."

Ercan Demiralay, Partner at Wellers, a UK-based small business accountants, discusses why just having a good business idea isn’t enough to ensure a business-savvy leader.

In the quarter following the announcement of my first investment in Lightspeed POS (TSX: LSPD) as an investor at Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ), the company generated a respectable $15 million in revenues. Roll the tape forward six years and that same quarterly metric has jumped to a whooping $240 million. What went right and what lessons can we take home for European founders to replicate this type of success?

The venture capitalist ecosystem is a pyramid — only a handful of companies (or perhaps even just one) in a portfolio will generate the significant returns VCs seek. In this situation, there are a few big winners and many more who get left out in the cold — the latter are known as VC orphans.

Since my time as a VC some twenty years ago, our understanding of how to build businesses has grown dramatically—particularly when it comes to topics such as raising capital, achieving product-market fit, and developing go-to-market strategies.

Secure coding practices weave together innovation and user trust in custom software design. This article is your guide through the intricate landscape of secure software development, providing practical insights into mastering security best practices.

In the ever-evolving landscape of the UK's fintech sector, few stories have been as compelling as that of Tom Blomfield and Monzo.

In today’s business spectrum, the excitement and trepidation surrounding Artificial Intelligence (AI) are both palpable. Here’s the good news; incorporating AI into your business doesn’t have to be a headache, it can be a smooth and user-friendly collaboration in your business.

Adopting new technologies, reimagining business processes, and embracing a digital-first mindset enables you to stay competitive in the ever-evolving business landscape.

In the dynamic world of startups, scaling is not merely a choice but a non-negotiable on the road to success.

Globally, entrepreneurs consider the UK among the top startup environments to make their mark as a company. Here, startups thrive regardless of their industries, but some more than others.

As a business owner, your pension may be pretty far down on your list of priorities. Perhaps you are throwing some money into one because your accountant said you should, or do the government-required minimum as part of your business.