At Growth Studio, we help startups focused on improving planet health, succeed, grow, and attract investment. Indeed, it's fundamental to our own success that our startup community secure motivated investors. And our most recent Breathable Cities programme for clean air startups is no exception. 

Are you considering starting a business but wondering if launching a startup or buying an existing small business is the right choice? While both options offer unique advantages and challenges, it's essential to consider the legal implications of each decision.

As we approach an unprecedented period with three bank holiday Mondays and a Coronation this May, 76.4% of UK workers are content with a bumper month and won’t be taking any extra leave. 

Remote work might not be anything new, but it has become almost necessary over the last few years. Roughly 56% of organisations offer or "only hire" remote workers. For a good reason.

This week, more than 200 investors are congregating at TechChill – one of the biggest Baltic startup conferences taking place in Riga, April 26-28. The region, which includes Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and is often referred to as a unicorn factory, has long been punching above its weight on the global stage and is home to such success stories as Wise, Vinted, Printful, and 10 other unicorns to date. As well as a sizable herd of centaurs, soonicorns, and other mythical beasts.

Best-selling author and Global Executive Coach, Sarah Farmer, Founder of EMR Consulting was recently named as one of the top 10 Coaches to follow for game-changing success in 2023, but up until only 7 years ago she was suffering from severe stress and anxiety. Here, she shares her story and advice for stress awareness month.

For years there have been discussions about mental health first aid becoming a legal requirement in the workplace, but no Government to date has implemented a policy.

For busy, hardworking, and ambitious entrepreneurs, finding balance is key to thriving in all areas of life, but it is also one of the biggest challenges.

The online competition for attention and engagement has never been more intense. And the rapid rise of AI is exponentially increasing the tension, bringing things to a game-changing level. To stand out from the crowd and compete, leaders need to get their personal and business brands AI-ready.

The world has changed, whether we like it or not – and it’s time for businesses to change with it. But at least one old adage remains true: “People join a company, and they leave a boss”.

With Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta all reporting their earnings this week, investors around the world are switching their attention from banks to Big Tech, says the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

The Startup & Small Business Success Coach shares how mastering both margins and mindset reduces stress for startup business owners.

When starting a new business, there are many important factors to consider, including the creation of a business plan and the registration of a trademark. However, there are often misconceptions surrounding the importance of these elements, which can have a significant impact on the success of the business.

There are plenty of new hacks, apps, or trends claiming to be the solution to personal or professional challenges, but what if we possess the power to change how we feel? Finally, modern science is catching up with ancient yoga breathing practices and realising that how we breathe matters. As a certified breath coach, I help people use their breath to their advantage to manage stress and anxiety and find calm and clarity by changing how they breathe.

Mark Sweeny is a successful entrepreneur and angel investor whose latest venture is de Novo Solutions, a specialist SME digital boutique consultancy which helps its clients to offer more unique and personalised experiences to their customers.