Starting a business has never been easier. Platforms like Shopify, Stripe, and Notion mean anyone can go from idea to execution in a matter of days. And now, with AI tools automating everything from customer service to product descriptions, the speed at which digital businesses can be launched, and scaled, is staggering.

Tech founders in the UK are routinely working 60 hour weeks and they sacrifice salary and work-life balance to have a chance of success, according to a new study conducted by Antler, the most active early-stage VC firm in the world. 

Startups move fast. There’s product to build, funding to raise, customers to win over. With so much going on, branding often gets pushed down the to-do list. It’s seen as something to worry about later, once the MVP is out, the investors are in, or the team’s a bit bigger. But here’s the thing: if you leave branding until later, you’ll end up playing catch-up.

At CES this year Vista Innotech was the recipient of the Innovation Award 2025 in the imaging category for its three-axis micro gimbal stabiliser (MSG), a landmark moment for the company that not only validated its MSG technology, but also reflected the hard work and efforts of a relatively small team working out of Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks.

During his ‘Liberation Day’ announcement, Donald Trump revealed aggressive measures that will have consequences for trade on an international scale. Any country charging tariffs on US exports will see tariffs rise for products they send in the opposite direction, while Canada and Mexico will be hit with sweeping duties.

In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business world, it can be easy to get caught up in the hustle of chasing profits, expanding networks, or challenging competitors. But during this whirlwind, many entrepreneurs lose sight of what truly drives them.

You finally get a moment to breathe. You check your account. And there it is – an invoice cleared early, a subscription you forgot about, or a tax bill you didn’t expect just yet. Sound familiar?

BioMed X, an independent biomedical research institute based in Heidelberg, Germany, has announced the launch of its XBridge Program, a fast-track initiative designed to support US-based biomedical researchers impacted by the current NIH funding gaps, hiring freezes, and grant terminations.

Let’s be real, startup life isn’t always what it seems to be on Insta… we all know there’s often a tough reality behind some of those smiles, beyond midnight working, client calls at dawn, all whilst trying to juggle a million spinning plates… As brilliant as the entrepreneurial founder’s life is, it can also come with a heavy dose of stress.

UK founded wearable tech startup UNA Watch is preparing to take on industry giants Apple and Garmin after raising more than £200,000 in under 48 hours to launch the world’s first modular, fully repairable GPS sports watch.

As global trade regulations continue to shift constantly, the UK retail sector faces a new wave of challenges, particularly with the evolving impact of tariffs on cross-border commerce. These changes are not just increasing the cost of goods sold but also complicating the way returns are managed. For UK retailers, the evolving tariff landscape presents both new obstacles and opportunities to reassess business practices, particularly when it comes to returns management.

Nico Rosberg is a Formula 1 World Champion turned entrepreneur and venture capitalist. After achieving his lifelong dream of winning the F1 World Championship in 2016, he retired from the sport to explore new challenges.

The digital age has brought about unprecedented opportunities and challenges. As businesses and consumers become more interconnected, ensuring cybersecurity has become paramount.

CIBC Innovation Banking has announced that it has provided $10 million in debt financing to Sedna Communications, an Insight Partners-backed AI-powered workflow automation platform, which specialises in the global trade and supply chain market. The funding will drive AI innovation, expand platform integrations, and support sustainable growth to better serve Sedna’s customers.

Diraq has announced that it was awarded a Stage A contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to work on its recently announced Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI).