Inflation, cost-cutting and talk of a potential recession are taking a toll on businesses of all sizes. But is it possible for a business to not just survive, but even grow in these conditions?

Over recent weeks, the Government has announced several new strategies, including the International Technology Strategy and an AI white paper.

In the first part of our four-part series, we discussed how buying from other startups can lead to cost-saving benefits.

In this second instalment, we will again hand over to Sam Parry, Founder of Ensemble, to explore how engaging with fellow startups can provide access to cutting-edge solutions, often delivering a competitive advantage. Contributions from Chris Priebe, angel investor & founder/CEO of HR tech platform Zelt.

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.

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.

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. 

As a ‘serial entrepreneur’ with four successful exits under my belt, I've learned that one of the most important lessons for any founder is to never fall in love with your product, for love is blind. It may sound counterproductive at first, but hear me out.

This year, World Earth Day is challenging organisations and consumers alike to make more sustainable choices and ‘Invest in Our Planet’. Daniel Creasey, Marketing Manager, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK UK reports.

Sometimes, fear and anxiety can overwhelm us when we have to be a leader. Being a leader requires the ability to lead people so that you can have a profitable business. This can sometimes be scary and stressful.

For the majority of startups, raising funds is an important step towards growth and success. In today’s world, it is difficult to compete with large corporations without solid funding to rely on.

When it comes to running a business, protecting your wellbeing can too often fall so far down the list of priorities that you never get to it. The overwhelming demand on your time, particularly in high pressure points such as the New Tax Year, can be all encompassing.

While launching a startup can be incredibly exciting, the initial stages of growth can also be stressful and high-pressured. Over time – after raising your first investment, for example, or onboarding those crucial first customers – you begin to feel more confident in your role as founder.

Let's face it, who wouldn't want to leave behind the conventional 9-5 office life and embark on a journey around the world while still managing to get their work done?

Many of those thinking about their own startup is afraid to tell anyone about it, reasoning this by the fact that a "million dollar" idea could be "borrowed" by others. In fact, I can reassure you, as most teams capable of implementing a startup idea have a lot to do already (because they have their own startups and their own business), they don't have time to implement someone else's borrowed idea. Big companies, on the other hand, would rather become your partners than steal an idea. After all, an idea by itself is worthless.

Your startup’s value proposition is like its heartbeat. If it’s not clear and consistent, you risk an uncertain future.

A good network and team are essential for any form of career success, and building a Personal Board is one way to ensure you are maximising the potential of your connections.

Yesterday I attended the launch of the “Business Without Blood Sports” event, by leading animal welfare charity, The League Against Cruel Sports, at the historic House of Parliament. I found out the hard way that you’re not allowed to take pictures of every pretty thing you see in this magnificent building.

The global boom in startup valuations has abruptly stopped, with a dramatic drop in the number of new tech unicorns created, multiple failed initial public offerings, lower valuations, job cuts and startup bankruptcies.