Greenwashing poses a huge risk to brand reputation, investment prospects and the planet, yet often we think of it as a crime only committed by large, faceless corporations. But the broad definition of the term and increasingly tighter regulations means businesses of all sizes may find themselves subject to greenwashing allegations. There are, however, several steps businesses can take to feel confident in their green claims. Hugo Kimber, CEO of carbon accounting firm Carbon Responsible offers his advice.

For over six years, I’ve been CEO of BetterMe – a health and wellness platform based in Kyiv, Ukraine that caters to users worldwide by providing a tailored, bio-individual approach to fitness and wellbeing.

“There has been a real rise in interest in audio content within the entrepreneurial space…”

It’s 2023 and we are truly living in the digital age and all well aware of the rapid rise of social media. In fact there are over 2.5 billion monthly active Instagram users and TikTok, 30.8 million. With this, entrepreneurs and influencers have become much more aware of personal branding and its importance in building a cohesive online presence. Having a powerful personal brand is critical for both personal and professional growth.

With the rise of eCommerce and changing customer behaviours, more businesses are selling their products and services online. This year, the UK’s revenue is expected to increase by 19% - showing the scale of this growth.

On 19th May 2023, I was lucky enough to be invited to Antler’s UK HQ for their ‘Women of Antler brunch and fireside chat: Unlocking Success’ event. Antler is a Singapore-based business incubator and startup accelerator founded in 2017 with Pitchbook ranking it as the most active seed stage venture capital firm in 2022 globally, with 262 deals.

Sustainability expert Tom Gosling is raising concerns about the potential negative consequences of relying solely on ESG targets. In a recent episode of the Conversations on Climate Podcast, Tom argues that ESG targets can lead to greenwashing and create a false sense of security.

A successful business needs a well-built and well-designed website in this modern digital era. Nowadays even a small family business has its own website. Having a unique and memorable website is important if you want to build brand recognition, differentiate yourself from your others and stay in the memories of your visitors.

Brite Payments, one of Sweden’s fastest growing fintechs and a leader in instant bank payments, has announced its Brite Instant Payments Network (IPN).

When it comes to raising capital for your company, an experienced founder will tell you that getting your foot in the door to pitch for investment is only just the start of the journey. One of the biggest obstacles founders face in their efforts to get funding is the dreaded first round of persuading a group of strangers to put money into your business.

The world of work is unrecognisable compared to five years ago. The pandemic propelled workplace trends forward and many businesses faced economic headwinds. The unprecedented circumstances prompted people to re-evaluate what they really wanted from their careers, provoked ‘The Great Resignation’, and a battle for talent.

Today, apps are an integral part of our lives. Think about it, to communicate, bank, learn, travel, share content, game, stream, shop and listen - you name it - we all use apps! They’ve transformed the way we live our lives, and at this point, they’re almost tricky to avoid.

Do you have frequent feelings of anger, irritability, cynicism, or dread about the prospect of the working day ahead? These could be key indicators that you’re approaching burnout.

While the relationship between wellbeing and performance of employees is often discussed, the mental health of leaders can quickly take a back seat in the face of challenging times. 

I know what it’s like to run a startup. I’ve been there, got the t-shirt and even been spat at. Yes, that’s true, but don’t worry it was by a llama when I was visiting the factory where I bought the Peruvian knitwear from in the Andes, Peru when I was running my first company back in 2008.