Recent findings from BusinessComparison have revealed insights from UK SME leaders regarding their interactions with local banks, highlighting a significant reduction in the number of bank branches in proximity to their businesses over the past decade.

New research conducted by the women's health startup frendo reveals that 25% of women employed in UK offices have felt shamed or pressured into returning early from health-related leave.

Easter, with its themes of renewal and celebration, presents a unique opportunity for startups to market their products.

In the world of entrepreneurship, small businesses often find themselves grappling with a common challenge: how to stretch a modest marketing budget to deliver maximum impact.

Two innovative startups are the first to join a new business support programme designed to help early-stage, high-potential biotechnology companies succeed in commercial markets.

On March 31, the Energy Bills Discount Scheme comes to an end with no signs of a replacement.

Get ready for a seismic shift in the London startup scene. Rare Founders, a leading force in early-stage entrepreneurship, is spearheading the Rarefounders Demo Day, an exclusive investor conference and demo day scheduled for April 22nd in the heart of Mayfair. This game-changing event promises to be the city's biggest-ever gathering of founders and investors, fostering innovation and propelling the next wave of groundbreaking ventures.

The Hustle Awards are back for 2024, and Startups Magazine is here to help you through the entry process.

There’s no escaping the fact that 2023 was a year of continued economic strain. While we saw some positive news in terms of inflation – specifically in the UK where falling energy and fuel prices brought the headline rate down from 4.6% in October to 3.9% in November – there was increased turmoil and pressure in other areas. In particular, geopolitical tensions have continued to escalate with conflict in the Middle East adding to existing global economic uncertainty caused by the war in Ukraine. 

SMEs (Small-to-Medium-sized Enterprises) make up 99% of the firms in the UK and are the ‘lifeblood’ of our economy, but in recent years, SMEs have faced a number of challenges – from COVID-19 to rocketing inflation and plenty more. 

People can be motivated by a range of emotions, and a key one is driving corporate managers in today’s workplaces – fear.

In this Q&A, business leader, author, and mortgage adviser, Gary Das – founder of Active Financial – discusses the difficulties SME business owners face when applying for a mortgage.

Ever walked into your new job on your first day, and instead of just receiving passwords, paperwork, and calendar invites, you're greeted with a comfy company hoodie, t-shirt, or a slick embroidered cap?

The clock is ticking – the entry deadline closes on 5th April 2024, meaning there are just over a week left to enter the Hustle Awards…still enough time to work on your entry.

AI has the potential to bring huge growth at a rapid pace to scaling businesses. But there are a range of legal issues to bear in mind.