Franchising has emerged as a common practice in the business world, as it offers entrepreneurs an opportunity to own and operate a business under a well-established brand name. But with so many franchises to choose from, how do you determine which one is the best fit for you?

Over 200 delegates from local health technology companies, clinicians, Government organisations, funding bodies and other sectors attended the The Healthtech Acceleration Symposium and Matchmaking 2023 event at Portsmouth Guildhall last month.

Tracxn, a global SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Tracxn – HealthTech UK Report ahead of World Health Day.

According to research, startup enterprises that offer services to technology companies should strategically involve business analysts at an early stage to increase their likelihood of success.

Exclusive research shows why today’s marginal behaviours – such as polyamory, insect diets, home burials and microdosing – could point the way to tomorrow’s soaraway business growth.

Kickstart Innovation's programme is entering its eighth year and has helped successful startups such as Planted, Neustark, Unsupervised and AAAcell accelerate. More than 270 deals in the form of collaborations from 80 countries have been realised so far. Investments of more than €2 billion have been raised to date.

The number of new businesses incorporated in the UK reached a new record in the first quarter of 2023 despite rising costs, reveals a new study of the latest Companies House records. The research, carried out by digital agency Koozai, analysed the latest records from the Office of National Statistics of businesses registered with Companies House.

Over three quarters (77%) of tech talent in the UK are unhappy in their current jobs and actively seeking out new roles, according to a new report out today.

Impact Brixton based in South London has been shortlisted for the Mission Possible Award at this year’s Small Awards, organised by Small Business Britain.

No matter the sector, many startups face similar problems. Chief among them is the battle to be seen by potential investors and customers. Even the best products or services will struggle to grow without visibility among the right audiences. 

A bumper crop of cutting-edge projects – which it is hoped will help deliver a future power grid that is both more secure and cleaner while also turning Great Britain into a growth hub for energy entrepreneurs – have received funding.

LABELL-D is unveiling its Luxury Asset Exchange creating a new technology and market by reframing retail for smarter consumption which is more circular and climate friendly.

Even the world's richest companies’ employees have unbelievably poor password habits, reveals the new research by NordPass. While cybersecurity experts repeatedly urge businesses to take better care of corporate passwords, the wealthiest companies worldwide still find the world's king and queen of poor passwords — “123456” and “password” — good enough to secure corporate digital assets.

Employers are adapting the health and wellbeing support they offer to employees in light of new remote and hybrid working patterns, according to new research1 from GRiD, the industry body for the group risk sector.

Expedia announced a new use for artificial intelligence with the beta launch of a new in-app travel planning experience powered by ChatGPT.

The overwhelming majority (92%) of startups founded by Gen Z (18-24 year old) entrepreneurs start off as a side hustle, according to new research commissioned by Connectd, the leading platform for managing and growing relationships between startups, investors and advisors. 

Almost three quarters of professionals (71%) have stated that they are open to returning to their pre-Covid employer – with half admitting that the reasons as to why they left are no longer applicable in today’s market.

Digital health app Peppy, is warning employers that they risk the absence and resignation of menopausal staff if the psychological symptoms of the condition are not properly recognised and treated.

Warsaw-based technology firm SmartyMeet announces its UK expansion with the debut of 'Boe,' an inventive AI chatbot hailed as your "best AI buddy," designed to transform video meetings into productive work sessions.

Scottish technology firm Bioliberty has secured £2.2 million in funding to develop a soft robotic glove which can restore upper limb mobility in patients following a stroke.