Login Only half of SMBs invest in file encryption storage During the last year, small and medium businesses (SMBs) have experienced the biggest amount of ransomware attacks, according to a report by NordLocker. News 1 year ago
Login Top 5 clean energy startups 2023 is on track to be the hottest year since records began, but it’s estimated that in the future, these temperatures will be classed as average. Change to put the planet back on track needs to happen, and it needs to happen fast. Startups 1 year ago
Login Business confidence remains low amid rising interest rates Business confidence remains rocky among startups and SMEs ahead of the Bank of England’s projected 14th straight interest rate rise, according to a survey from the Institute of Directors (IoD). News 1 year ago
Login Ocean 14 Capital Fund nets another €30 MILLION The Ocean 14 Capital Fund, which is working to clean up and revitalise the world’s oceans, has received a €20 million investment from international specialty insurer and reinsurer, Convex Group Limited (Convex), taking it past its €150 million funding goal. The Luxembourg-based fund, which also received €10 million from family offices and HNWs, now aims to reach €200 million by the end of 2023. News 1 year ago
Login 6 Signs You Need a Business Mentor As a founder, there are various hurdles you will go through, but that doesn’t mean you need to overcome them on your own. There is help out help there to elevate your business and point you in the right direction. Business mentors come in different forms but recruiting one that suits your business needs and personality can greatly enhance you as a founder and make your business, stand out. Here are the six signs you need a business mentor to lead you to success. Life 1 year ago
Login The best employee benefits for tackling the Cost-of-Living Crisis As the Cost-of-Living Crisis continues to pose a significant challenge for many employees, it's clear that the escalating prices of essential goods and services are making it increasingly difficult for workers to maintain financial stability. HR 1 year ago
Login 5 tips to level up your social media during summer With the summer holidays in full swing, it is time to fill your Instagram feed with eye-catching photos to engage your followers and bring them along on your holidays. As design and visual communication play an increasingly significant role in our daily lives, it has never been easier to create captivating on-trend content for social media to keep everyone up to date on where you are and what you are up to. Brand 1 year ago
Login Why is Europe struggling to support its entrepreneurs? Europe needs to lead not just on purpose but both in tech and capital if we want to seize the opportunity of the next decade to bring a huge positive social and economic impact to the continent. Features 1 year ago
Login New Research Reveals Disabled Entrepreneurs Face Severe Funding Inequity A groundbreaking research study conducted by campaign group Access2Funding, in partnership with leading organisations, has exposed the shocking disparities faced by disabled and neurodiverse entrepreneurs in the UK and the knock-on impact to the UK economy. Diversity 1 year ago
Login Lessons learnt on the journey to success Amelia Sordell, Founder of Klowt, the personal branding agency, and Hustle Awards judge, started her business in a small corner of her bedroom in the middle of a pandemic. Now, the business is getting ready to move into its fourth office in less than three years with a plan to reach £20 million in revenue by year seven. Life 1 year ago
Login Where I’m investing my money this summer: deVere CEO Savvy investors around the world are using the ‘summer markets’ period to consider rebalancing their portfolios and, speaking in a recent social media post, the CEO and Founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations said this summer he’s investing in three key areas. Funding 1 year ago
Login Microsoft is helping startups to build, grow, and scale Microsoft UK supports startup scaleups, software companies, digital native businesses – you name it! – across each stage of their life cycle and makes sure that startups, in particular, have the right pathways to learn and leverage the best that the company has to offer. Features 1 year ago
Login Béa Fertility raises £2.5m to roll out at-home fertility treatment Béa Fertility, the pioneering fertility tech startup making clinical-grade fertility care available at home, has raised £2.5million to release its first at-home fertility treatment to early adopters in the UK. Startups 1 year ago
Login Break universities’ monopolies on academics’ ideas to turbocharge UK spinout success An innovation-focused think tank, The Entrepreneurs Network, has published a new report calling for a radical rethink of how academic research is commercialised in the UK. With explicit reference to the Prime Minister’s aim of making the UK a science and technology superpower, it urges the Government to explore the idea of Professor’s Privilege to boost spinout creation and growth. News 1 year ago
Login Embracing adversity: the journey of a fintech founder and podcaster Meet Sarah Malter, the entrepreneur behind Kapitalise and Creative Adversity. Hailing from New York, Sarah's upbringing around technology and her passion for performance paved the way for her diverse educational journey, which led her to the world of fintech, female founders, and entrepreneurship. Features 1 year ago