Scottish innovation is alive and well, with a new generation of entrepreneurs creating products with the potential to meet some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

Few events match the intensity and pressure of Black Friday. It's a day that tests the limits of both businesses and their employees, laying bare the effectiveness of their engagement strategies and workplace cultures. 

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword that gives you an edge over others, it is something that should be implemented into every business. The importance of a sustainable business model should not be overlooked as you start your business journey.

Startups Magazine had the privilege of attending the Women of Silicon Roundabout (WoSR) event at the ExCel Centre, taking place on 22nd and 23rd November 2023, an event that has earned the title of ‘Best UK Conference’ at the AEO Excellence Awards 2023.

Around the world, Black Friday has come to signify a day of consumer frenzy. At InPlanet, we are committed to helping companies redefine this commercial event by empowering them to decarbonise, both within and beyond their value chain.

For small businesses, there are few bigger shopping days in the year than Black Friday. Marking the start of the holiday shopping period, it’s a chance for retailers up and down the country to capitalise on consumer interest in gifting and deals.

In today’s rapidly changing business environment we must navigate change, innovate, disrupt and transform to ultimately stay relevant and grow. This often feels counterintuitive to long-term planning. How does long-term strategy marry with short-term agility?

High-volume data and several data pipelines can be hard to manage and cause disruptions, particularly for startups. Explore ways to improve financial management to keep business processes up to date.

The UK economy is undoubtedly on shaky ground. We may have narrowly avoided the quicksand of a recession in 2023, but as we head toward the inevitable downturn that awaits us in 2024, the urge to panic becomes ever more overwhelming.

Greenwashing is now a familiar concept to us all but in the pursuit of sales, brands are looking for ways to promote their environmental credentials in a way that is appealing, authentic and, importantly, compliant.

The telecommunications sector is going through a transformative period following the September Stop Sell and the Big Switch Off.

With Sam Altman resuming his role as CEO and the formation of a new board at OpenAI, one question arises: how has this leadership transition impacted both the startup and the broader generative AI landscape?

Extraordinary women from across the country have been unveiled as the 2023 finalists in the everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, UK’s longest-running recognition programme for female entrepreneurs. One of these amazing women is Catherine Mandungu, Founder and CEO of Think RevOps, who is a finalist in the Small Enterprise Category.

Beginning a new business can be thrilling for entrepreneurs. With so many things to do and plenty to look forward to, most things boil down to having a budget. If the budget is stretched to its limits, keeping a tight rein on your outgoings isn't just wise but key to the company's longevity.

 

When I look at the tech startup landscape today, I wonder how different my career might have been if I had been born 20 years later.

Shiti Manghani, COO of Find Satoshi Lab (FSL), talks to Startups Magazine’s Sheryl Miles about FSL's STEPN platform, its growth since its inception during COVID-19, the relevance of a digital trainers in today's world of increasing unhealthy lifestyles, and shares insights on the future of the Web3 industry.

The belief a business plan is unnecessary or useless for a startup is a common misconception which has detrimental consequences for aspiring entrepreneurs. A well-thought-out business plan is an important roadmap which not only helps guide the startup process but also provides a foundation for strategic decision-making and securing support from investors and stakeholders.

Every entrepreneur needs a large, engaged email list. After building it, the next step is personalised outreach. Remember, each subscriber is unique, with distinct demographics, lives, and needs. To keep them engaged and positively impact your bottom line, you must employ precise email segmentation.

Over the past eight years, fintech has experienced a remarkable surge, with disruptors challenging traditional finance and instigating a wave of customer-centric innovation. However, the fintech domain now confronts an unprecedented challenge, as it can no longer remain immune to a tumultuous and deteriorating macroeconomic environment.

The advent of accessible AI tools – such as ChatGPT - has led to a growing number of people experimenting with and adopting these technologies in their daily lives. As AI technology continues to evolve rapidly and become more widely used, these tools will likely remain part of our lives for the foreseeable future.