So far in this ‘Back to Basics’ series we have looked at nine fundamental areas that entrepreneurs and would-be founders either consider or should be considering, both before and during their startup journey. These have covered: Should I Find a Co-founder?; Working with Advisors; To Scale or Not to Scale?; Pitch Decks and Business Plans; Think Green!; Raising Finance; Basic Truths; Cash Flow is Everything; and Second Thoughts.

Learning and development are crucial in creating a high performing team. Everyone processes information differently and it’s no different when we learn. With no two people the same, it’s important to acknowledge the different employee learning styles of employees in your team.

Uniforms and workwear may not seem the most exciting subject - until you talk to James Bolingbroke.  James set up his company in October 2019 - just in time for the pandemic, but that didn’t dilute his passion and he’s taken his fledgling business from a part-time enterprise to his full-time passion. Let’s find out what inspired him - and his plans for the future.

Few numbers matter more to a founder than their company’s valuation. This is a fairly universal truth. But if you asked a focus group of founders which employees they valued the most, you’d probably get a few different answers.

Embracing the power of digital has been crucial for small businesses in weathering the COVID-19 pandemic and the cost of living crisis. This is according to new research, which found over half of firms have grown their income by at least five percent through using tech since 2020, and one in ten have raised their revenues by 50% this way.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2022, for which the theme is loneliness, SME accountancy firm, The Accountancy Partnership, is encouraging entrepreneurs to build founder support networks to reduce feelings of isolation.

With The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations fast approaching, brands all over Britain are racing to get a slice of the royal pie.

Even as the pandemic stabilises, there’s no doubt that the remote working trend isn’t going anywhere.

When it comes to university, there is a lot to think about; often the onboarding and arrival processes for international students can be a nightmare. Enroly, founded by Jeff Williams and his Co-Founder Maynard Inkster, was created back in 2017 to address exactly this problem, as Enroly automates the CAS, visa and arrival process for universities, their international students, and agents.

Today is World Password Day, and what better way to celebrate than to hear from top-level executives about the top passwords. High-ranking business executives have equally unhealthy password habits as many other internet users do, according to new research by NordPass.

The method used by employers to conduct the necessary ‘right to work’ checks will be altered once more, as was outlined within the latest guidelines recently unveiled by the Government. With the interim process that was introduced during the pandemic slated for imminent withdrawal, news regarding further revisions perhaps won’t come as much of a surprise for many employers. However, there remains an element of disquiet as to whether the new procedures could also have a costly impact on business owners at a time when soaring expenses are already hurting many industries.

Making group decisions can be inefficient at the best of times, or an ordeal at worst. That time you couldn’t agree on lunch plans in the office with colleagues, and, no, being distracted by email overload was no excuse. Or when your team hit the wall while trying to decide on a research project.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the great resignation have caused us all to reconsider work, what we do and why, how we do it and where. It has put the onus on employers to deliver versatility on and offline, empowering employees with the technologies and working arrangements that will best produce efficiency, job retention, and satisfaction.

Future Planet Capital’s Guy Pengelley and Griff Williams comment on why the farming sector is ready for disruption and tip some of the most promising startups in the agri-tech sector.