25th January - ChipStart UK’s first event of the year – saw the cohort of semiconductor startups in attendance give insight on how to navigate their journey ahead by a Founder who had failed on the aims on one of his pursuits.

In the changing world of business, being able to make wise decisions is important for achieving success. Whether you're an entrepreneur or just starting your business journey, knowing how to direct choices effectively can drive your enterprise forward.

It’s awards season again and businesses of all shapes and sizes are launching themselves into the spotlight to bring home the trophies!

In the dynamic, and often vulnerable, world of startups, the importance of robust email security cannot be overstated. 

Smell has the power to invoke memories, arouse emotion, and alert our evolutionary instincts to warn us of danger. Such a sense, therefore, has real potential to tap into something very tangible for consumers. Yet, during the virtual reality (VR) craze that has come over the consumer and even business market, smell has remained largely untapped. We’ve, for instance, heard fuss about a VR treadmill to incorporate further immersion into the realm, but not seen the same for smell… until now.

Recently, private equity firm Future Business Partnership announced it had received the highest B Corp rating of all UK companies. 

The contours of today’s startup fundraising landscape are very different from those of the past few years. However, as one of Angel Investment Network’s investors recently pointed out: “The last few years were an abnormality, and we are now returning to normal.”

While many may share the view that the legal industry is old and traditional, laws and regulations are constantly evolving to adapt to new technologies and practices. Similarly, the changing economic climate challenges us to approach contractual relationships differently to better manage risk and streamline our ability to do business.

The debate surrounding flexible working has intensified. We regularly encounter headlines about large corporations’ reinstatement of office-centric policies or critiques that label remote working as detrimental to the economy. This trend can be found across all types of workplaces.

The AdTech industry is undergoing a rapid transformation driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer preferences, and regulatory changes. It is the UK's 16th largest Real-Time Industrial Classification (RTIC) and 4th fastest-growing sector, with a turnover of £73.39 billion.

Robert Gardner is a money expert, entrepreneur, and financial activist on a mission to make money a force for good for people and the plane.

As the festive lights fade and the reality of routine kicks back in for many business owners - now’s a good time to think about what 2024 will bring.

In 1997, chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov lost the World Chess Championship to IBM's Deep Blue. He was, in a sense, one of the first to lose a job to AI. Instead of seeing AI as the enemy, Garry wondered: What if humans and AI could team up?

In this article, Narai Kim, Director of Intralink Korea, highlights the opportunities for tech scaleups in South Korea and how a new government programme can support them.

Have you ever jumped out of an aeroplane without a parachute on? Or walked a tightrope without a safety net? Maybe you’ve gone swimming with sharks while slathered in seal blubber?

The freedom to work from anywhere has a certain allure that's hard to resist. As WiFi becomes ubiquitous and remote work more of the norm, the world becomes your office.

This week has seen contrasting pictures painted about the prospects for the UK economy in 2024. PwC released its annual global CEO survey, which continued on from the feeling at the end of last year about there being a growing sense of optimism among British businesses and bosses.

Tom Biggs, Associate at Wellers, personal tax planning advisors, discusses three ways that can reduce your tax liability.

Local professionals - from plumbers and electricians to gardeners and hairdressers - have long been the backbone of communities, ensuring essential services are delivered quickly and expertly. But, in an era where customer preferences lean heavily towards convenience, ease and affordability, local businesses need to navigate a challenging landscape.

With more than 4.95 billion users, the world of social media is constantly changing, and 2024 promises to be yet another transformative year.