The biggest reason marketing fails for small businesses isn’t that “marketing doesn’t work” – it’s that they haven’t built a system that does.

The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has led the global job market to the brink of radical transformation and is poised to push it into uncharted territory. As AI takes hold, industries are rapidly evolving in response to groundbreaking new technologies. As part of this major shift, the global marketplace is set to see 92 million traditional roles displaced by 2030, along with the creation of a reported 70 million new roles. 

Sparta, a provider of real-time intelligence for commodity traders, has secured $42 million in Series B funding led by One Peak, with continued backing from Singular and FirstMark. This investment fuels Sparta’s expansion beyond oil and gas, accelerating its vision to evolve from a data provider into a full-scale AI-powered trading platform – an industry-wide operating system that empowers traders with actionable intelligence and collaborative decision-making.

Monument Therapeutics, a neuroscience company applying digital biomarkers to psychiatric drug development, has secured £850,000 in further funding led by ACF Investors, with participation from Wren Capital, o2h Ventures, and angel investors. The investment will be used to fund its schizophrenia programme and drive the next stage of growth for the company.

You’ve built a great product and assembled a solid team, and now you're chasing investors, customers, and talent. The harsh truth is if no one knows who you are, your startup is just another name in the noise. Want people to know about your startup? Try working on your personal brand.

Drawing on more than 25 years of combined experience in professional rugby, George and Dom have successfully transitioned from the world of elite sports to entrepreneurship.

Artificial intelligence (AI) remains one of the hottest topics in technology, driving a wave of innovations across all industries.

Embedism was founded by Chay Strawbridge and Nathan Ruttley, both seasoned professionals in the product design industry. They recognised a gap in the market where traditional consultancies and solo operators struggled to meet the demands of today’s fast-paced, innovative startups.

On February 3rd, 2025, Meta confirmed that WhatsApp had been targeted by a “sophisticated spyware hack attack”. While no businesses were targeted on this occasion, WhatsApp is a popular communications tool among SMEs and the attack raises important questions about the platform’s security.  

Ho Chi Minh City is a vibrant metropolis. It is the most populous city in Vietnam, with a population of around 10 million in 2023. The city is often referred to as the economic powerhouse of Vietnam, and in recent years, the city has quickly emerged as a tech hub, as well as becoming a hotspot for startups and entrepreneurial learning opportunities.

Revenir is a fintech startup dedicated to revolutionising the entire VAT refund and processing industry. It automates tax recovery through partnerships with banks, governments, and digital receipt companies.

Birmingham-based entrepreneurs Brendon and Jaydon, the brothers behind the rapidly growing seasoning and sauce brand Lumberjaxe, have secured a £90,000 investment for 20% equity from guest Dragon Emma Grede on BBC One's Dragons' Den.

New research from monday.com reveals that UK employees are seeking greater influence over strategic decisions as workplaces undergo rapid change.

Successful commercialisation of deeptech innovation in the UK hinges on addressing key factors such as industrial demand, viable market applications, and the establishment of robust infrastructure. Among these, bridging the UK’s connectivity and compute gap is critical – not only for industrial advancements but also for the burgeoning Createch sector, where creativity and technology intersect to deliver transformative outcomes.  

Global expansion marks a significant moment in the scaling of a small or medium sized business (SMB). Whether you’ve hired just one international employee or a whole new team, entering a new market signals a huge step forward in the growth of your business. In all the excitement of entering a new market, however, it is essential you remember that international growth comes with global workforce management.