Rare Founders’ second demo day was a huge success, with 100 founders across 14 sectors pitching their innovative startups to an audience of investors. Each startup was allowed a one-minute pitch, with a further three minutes for audience questions.  

New research from emlyon business school and Bocconi University has revealed that family-owned businesses are over 3% less likely to license their patents compared to non-family firms. Instead, these businesses are more inclined to develop their innovations internally, with a 6% higher likelihood of commercialising their products in-house rather than through external licensing.

SEO is arguably one of the most important skills for SMEs to learn. It improves your web authority around subjects your audience is searching for, which can boost organic traffic by increasing your site ranking on search engines. But what people often forget is that using high-quality images and videos is essential in getting your content in front of potential customers.

Mountside Ventures, Europe's pioneering accelerator and early-stage advisory firm, has announced their inaugural VC accelerator programme to empower emerging VC managers, The Emerging VC Manager Programme.

The UK Government has kicked off One Big Thing 2024, an ambitious initiative designed to empower civil servants to implement small but impactful innovations across government departments. The programme, which runs from 14 October 2024 to 14 February 2025, will engage 470,000 civil servants, equipping them with the skills, tools, and inspiration to generate and experiment with new ideas.

Sparklo, a global cleantech company, has reached a milestone in its mission to revolutionise recycling and promote sustainability. Since last year, the company has expanded from 100 to over 300 innovative reverse vending machines (RVMs), known as Sparklomats, installed across the MENA region.

AI Transform, the first-ever UK AI conference specifically aimed at small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), is being held at The Slate in Coventry on 23rd October 2024.

Consumer attention and loyalty have never been so hard to capture. According to a recent report, 58% of consumers feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of brands available. To cut through, brands must kick start their relationships in a memorable way that speaks to their customers’ situation.

Earlier this year, my co-founders and I officially launched the startup we recently built. It’s hard to believe it. I only graduated from college in 2019. 

Sparklo, a global cleantech company, has hit a major milestone in its quest to transform recycling and promote sustainability. Over the past year, the company expanded its network of reverse vending machines (RVMs), known as Sparklomats, from 100 to more than 300 units across the MENA region.

Wages for full-time workers at British SMEs experienced a significant 8.2% rise over the past year, according to the first real-time salary report focused on these businesses. Employment Hero’s SmartMatch Employment Report analysed payroll data from 90,000 employees at SMEs across the UK, covering firms with up to 500 workers.

This World Mental Health Day, on Thursday 10th October 2024, Towergate Health & Protection is urging employers to take decisive action. With this year’s theme, "It’s time to prioritise mental health in the workplace", the company is advocating for businesses to equip their employees with the tools and skills they need to take control of their mental wellbeing.

On World Mental Health Day, Christine Husbands, Commercial Director, RedArc is advising employers to ensure their mental health provision is up to scratch.

The rising eCommerce industry has made it super important for brands to stay abreast of consumer behaviours and help them make the right decisions. Whether you are a startup or a growing eCommerce brand, following a bunch of marketing tactics can help you become successful in the long run. This handy guide will help you use the best eCommerce strategies for higher conversion rates. So, let's get started!

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