Login GoStudent raises $95M as investors back the future of education GoStudent, one of the world’s leading tutoring providers and education platforms, has announced a strategic $95 million raise, with funds being used to realise the company’s hybrid vision and double-down on AI integration. Startups 1 year ago
Login Don’t settle for second best at work It seems strange to me that a parent, teacher or family friend will ask a young child, often just four or five, a grown-up question: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Perhaps one in 100 kids will go on to become a firefighter, a doctor or an astronaut, but do we really expect someone so young to have the clarity required to answer that question? Features 1 year ago
Login A guide to pitching from an international speaker There’s a lot of advice out there on how to be a great public speaker, from articles, to podcasts, to conference talks about how to deliver a conference talk, but there are many challenges to navigate before you even get on stage. Features 1 year ago
Login 4 Reasons Why SaaS Software Is a Must For Your Business It was 1961 when computer scientist John McCarthy stood in front of MIT's audience and famously foretold the future of computing — one where it would be sold like a utility, similar to electricity or water. Features 1 year ago
Login Almost half a million UK startups launched in first six months of 2023 Almost half a million new startups have already been launched and registered with Companies House, new figures show. News 1 year ago
Login LNER accelerator brings innovation to the rail industry London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has invited startups from across the UK to showcase their cutting-edge technologies aimed at making rail travel even better, offering the opportunity to share their tech solutions to challenges facing the industry. News 1 year ago
Login META11: entertainment redefined Once upon a time a cricketing legend called Kumar Sangakkara co-founded a tech company and creative entertainment studio, called Behaviol. Along the way he met a visionary called Chris Ebeling, and together, they are recreating the genre of sports entertainment. Features 1 year ago
Login Show you mean business with a professional website Feel like you might be missing something? Show you mean business with a professional website. You wouldn’t run a business without a plan for growth, so don’t run your business without a website and professional email address. Features 1 year ago
Login Average business owner needs additional four hours a day to complete admin A poll of 500 SMEs revealed 33% claim there aren’t enough minutes in the day to get everything done - with this adding to the pressures of their everyday job. HR 1 year ago
Login How to Launch a Startup as a Non-Technical Founder Mark Zuckerberg. Bill Gates. Jeff Bezos. What do they all have in common? Aside from being billionaires, they all had a background in tech before launching their startups. In fact, their technical expertise formed the bedrock of their future companies. Features 1 year ago
Login bp invests £4m in fleet optimisation software provider Dynamon bp ventures has made a £4 million investment in Dynamon, a UK-based software company that specialises in developing advanced data analytics and simulation tools for commercial transport and logistics companies. The funding forms part of Dynamon’s Series A round, being raised to fully commercialise and scale up its platform and expand its operations in Europe and into North America. News 1 year ago
Login When might personal injury claims affect tech startups? There are many things to consider when setting up a tech startup. From software to office use and design, plus having a sound business plan in place, the to-do list is likely to be long in the early stages. Features 1 year ago
Login The Role of AI in Employee Wellbeing and Performance Assessment In today's fast-paced and data-driven workplaces, striking the right balance between being fair and understanding towards employees is crucial for a thriving work environment. With the increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various aspects of business, employee performance assessment and wellbeing initiatives are undergoing significant changes. In this article, we will explore how AI can enhance fair assessments while highlighting the importance of empathy in creating a supportive and happy workplace for employees. Features 1 year ago
Login Creating community and supporting mental health at work We may not think about it often, but community is critical to people’s mental health. Not only is connecting with others crucial to our overall wellbeing, loneliness and isolation can harm our mental and physical health. This means that fostering community has become key to supporting health, especially in the workplace, where most of us will spend a third of our lives and most of our waking hours. HR 1 year ago
Login How growing consumer businesses can combat inflation crunch There is little sign of relief on the horizon for the hard-hit UK consumer, with UK inflation coming in hotter than expected at 8.7% in May. Features 1 year ago