Terms like ‘environmentally sustainable’, ‘eco-friendly’, and ‘fair trade’ have become part of everyday conversations.

Startups are afraid of cyberattacks – here is why they should not let this fear paralyse them.  

In today's business landscape, small businesses need every advantage they may get to thrive and stay competitive. This is where the power of artificial intelligence (AI) comes into play. Practical applications of AI for small businesses and AI-powered tools may revolutionize efficiency, elevate customer experiences, and empower intelligent decision-making.

Startups Magazine Deputy Editor, Anna Wood, attended MOVE, the tech mobility and startups show. Alongside all the exciting products on display, and the many interesting startups the team had the pleasure of speaking to, was the highly anticipated conference agenda.

For more than 40 years, NI (formerly National Instruments) has developed automated test and measurement systems that help engineers solve some of the world’s toughest challenges.

Growing up in the United States with Swedish parents, I have been constantly plagued with one, violently irritable, question: “How’s Switzerland?!”

In the early stages of launching a new product or service, startups often face resource constraints that limit their ability to invest in dedicated UX research.

Tony Chocolonely, the ethical chocolate brand, recently hit the headlines for introducing a ‘golden share’ mechanism to their business to protect the company’s ethical strategy.

I will surely not throw a “news bomb” here by saying that venture capital fundraising marketing is going through a bad patch. Yet, some statistics never hurt.

In today's digital age, data privacy and security are of utmost importance for all businesses, including startups. According to research, cyber-attacks against small and medium businesses in the UK soared by 15% in 2022, with more than half (54%) of SMEs experiencing some form of cyber-attack last year, up from 39% in 2020. The findings also uncover that 18% of SMEs said their business was not protected with cybersecurity software.

Inflation and supply chain disruptions have had a cascading effect on bottom lines, particularly impacting small to medium businesses (SMBs).

Data is a crucial asset for companies, especially startups. And accurate analysis of this data is equally important as they drive relevant strategies.

Jargon, buzz words, and constant technical developments can leave businesses overwhelmed with choice when it comes to selecting a communications system. In a digital age, using a comprehensive phone system is crucial to remaining competitive. But how do businesses decide which one is right for them?

How can you ensure that your startup will survive and thrive in the competitive and dynamic market?

The venture capital tech ecosystem has been rising to meet several difficult challenges over the course of the last year, and even the last few months. The global chatter is over AI - and rightly so.

Amanda Lieu, Director of Brand, Product Marketing, and Growth at SEON, a global fincrime and fraud prevention company, has tech flowing through her veins. A self-prescribed digital native, Amanda started her career in coding, launching websites, and apps through 360o digital marketing and customer engagement.

The rise of social media and permeance of today’s air-brushed, filtered perfection is often hard to escape. It’s easier than ever to keep up with not just trends, but microtrends. But when we’re surrounded by so many images of what we’re ‘supposed’ to look like, it can become overwhelming, and for some, even disheartening.

Timing and good fortune are certainly useful when starting a business, but they aren’t critical to its success. Whilst the current state of the economy is making raising funds difficult, if you possess an exceptional idea and a clear market opportunity, you will eventually find someone willing to support you financially. Once you embark on your entrepreneurial journey, it becomes crucial to utilise the funds wisely and swiftly bring your product or service to the market.

“I have started a business I am passionate about, so why am I not getting sales and or an interested audience?