The cost of an office can feel hard to justify for startups. Commercial rents remain sky-high, and with hybrid work the new norm, vast sums of money are wasted on empty desks. But spending time in the office is invaluable for building company culture and lifting productivity. And with research showing startups with an office presence scale 3.5 times faster than those that operate fully remotely, having a physical space seems like a no-brainer.

At the Dublin Tech Summit 2023, Jiawei Wang, International Consultant, SPI discussed how European startups and SMEs can enter the Chinese market.

Tracxn, an SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Tracxn Feed Report - Environment Tech ahead of World Environment Day. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the Environment Tech space across the globe.

Vizibl has launched its first edition of Vizibl Quick Insights, culminating in a new report: Procurement’s Decarbonisation Readiness Report. This report polls the procurement industry, asking vital questions about how prepared enterprises are to work with suppliers in reducing scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.  

vidby, a Swiss startup for AI-powered translation and dubbing, urges colleagues to direct their efforts on creating a code of ethical use of advanced artificial intelligence technologies in translations. 

As an entrepreneur in today's fast-paced business world, adopting a holistic approach to business planning may be better for one’s mind, body and soul. By embracing a holistic approach, you align your purpose, passion, and profit, creating a business which resonates with your deepest values and aspirations. It is never only about chasing financial success; it is about building a business reflecting who you truly are and what you believe in.

Podcasts are one of the most popular ways to consume content in the 21st century, with over 19 million listeners in the UK alone. Listen on your daily commute, as you clean the house, or even as you work if you’re an A-star multi-tasker, keeping you entertained whilst you live your life.

One of the opening keynotes at Dublin Tech Summit this week came from Dr Patricia Scanlon, Ireland’s first AI ambassador, which explored the opportunities and challenges ahead in embracing AI.

Startups Magazine will be attending London Tech Week from 12th – 15th June. You can find the team at pod 66 on the second floor.

Over a third (37%) of workers have admitted to taking steps to ‘prepare to look for another job’.

The results of a multi-site clinical study analysing the performance of PDMonitor, a pioneering Parkinson’s Disease monitoring device from PD Neurotechnology that uses wearables and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to track and assess symptoms, have been published in Frontiers in Neurology, a leading peer-reviewed clinical neurology journal.

As financial pressures on UK employees continue to grow, new research* shows just over 8 in 10 (83%) employees are concerned that the cost-of-living crisis will mean they will have to work longer before retiring to make up for a shortfall in savings.

Workers in the United Kingdom (UK) spend less time in the office than any other country, however they want to further reduce their days as unhappiness with the office grows.

Pitch decks and business plans are a very common area for discussion amongst founders and early-stage business owners, especially if those businesses are seeking to raise external funding in any way. And this is as it should be, as these two documents are essential foundation stones for both understanding and running your business, and for raising finance.

51% of UK recruiters claim that finding candidates with the necessary skills is the most significant challenge they will face in the next three years, according to a new survey by Monster, one of the world's largest recruitment firms. The research report, titled "Recruitment Survival Guide 2023," highlights that the UK's battle for talent is intensifying, while the skills gap widens.