The Aldermore Future Attitudes study revealed UK small businesses launched in spring tend to do better than companies created during other seasons. So, should budding entrepreneurs be gearing up to launch now? What are the advantages for new business owners and why?

Only 29% of startups have adopted AI in their operations, citing lack of expertise as their main reason for not doing so. However, harnessing AI effectively can significantly alleviate stress for business owners, with a recent AIPRM survey revealing that one in eight US businesses have saved between $1000 and $5000 by replacing simple tasks with AI.

In the dynamic innovation landscape, startups and higher education institutions increasingly recognise the value of collaboration.

59% of larger organisations state that sustainability is their top priority over the next five years, while only 49% of startups said the same.

So, what is the difference between registering a Company and registering a Trademark? This process might often be confusing or misunderstood. Let’s dive in to learn the difference...

Digital transactions have the potential to easily eclipse human connections if left unchecked. The concept of ‘customer intimacy’ takes on new significance in modern business, where digital trends are the standard.

The latter part of 2023 saw UK’s climate tech startups raise all time high levels of VC investment. In 2023, climate tech made up 23% of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into London – twice the amount of 2022.  

2024 is a year that demarcates some significant anniversaries in the world of technology. 40 years ago, in 1984, Michael Dell founded Dell Technologies as a college student with 1,000 dollars in his bank account. And today, the company is valued at 102 billion dollars, with a philosophy of innovation and risk-taking still driving forwards much of its approach to product development.

With more than five million small businesses estimated to be operating in the UK, standing out from the crowd has never been more important.

Shipping products efficiently can be a major pain when you're starting a business, and these problems only intensify as order volumes increase and you have more customer demands to meet.

Vitaly Gerko outlines the key skills modern leaders need for success and how to incorporate them into their everyday lives.

Fresh off the back of B Corp month 2024, at Kontor we’re thrilled to achieve B Corp certification ourselves, a milestone which prompts us to share our journey, particularly for the benefit of other startups and scaleups aiming for the same.

Leanne Rothwell, CEO of Not On The High Street, gives her view on why small businesses should not fear HMRC’s ‘new’ mandates around side hustles and explains the advantages of joining a digital retail platform to scale your business.

Struggling with tight budgets and a lack of in-house IT skills, UK SMEs are increasingly looking to managed service providers (MSPs) to help them navigate key areas such as security.

When navigating the landscape of digital inclusion daily, we witness both its challenges and its power to bring about transformation. Insights from the recent Deloitte report for the Digital Poverty Alliance highlights that Approximately one in seven adults and one in five children are still in digital poverty.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global innovation, Europe has emerged as a beacon for startups seeking growth and development. The continent's diverse ecosystem is characterised by a unique blend of cultural heritage, robust economic policies, and a commitment to fostering entrepreneurship.

As we move toward the 2030s, horizontal management is a rapidly growing trend. Also known as “flat” management, it emphasises an organisation’s structure with fewer middle managerial layers, fostering a more inclusive, adaptable, and team-oriented environment.

In the first article in this series, we discussed identifying your problems and then linking those problems to the six factors that increase stress as the first step in a simple three step process to dealing with stress.

I am frequently asked about the ins and outs of Founders joining an accelerator: Should we? Is it a waste of time? How do you weed out the great ones from the terrible ones? What will investors think?

Done right, data migrations can help businesses enhance data analytics, safeguard against cyberattacks and improve disaster recovery. However, half-cocked, Waterfall-inspired attempts will only lead to headaches for Ops teams, says Alex Fishlock, CEO at Agile consultancy Catapult.