With the current rises in inflation and an upcoming general election potentially accelerating business owners to sell up or end their involvement with their company, business owners should be more considerate about their exit planning than ever before.

Zoom, which has helped millions of workers connect remotely over the past few years, has done something ironic. It’s asking its workers to spend more time in the office.

In the UK, every small business owner should be familiar with the concept of a Person with Significant Control (PSC) as it holds great importance in company law. As a responsible entrepreneur, understanding PSC is crucial to complying with legal requirements and maintaining transparency within your business structure.

Dublin has plummeted out of the top 10 startup cities ranking in Europe, according to StartupBlink’s Global Startup Ecosystem Index 2023.

New research conducted by UK print company Solopress uncovers the leading cities worldwide for networking, revealing the best places to build business contacts and develop a career.

Recent data from The Global State of Digital indicates that a total of 4.88 billion unique user identities engaged with social media platforms over the past 30 days. This accounts for a whopping 60.6% of the world’s entire population, underscoring a significant milestone in the global adoption of social media.

As a result of Brexit and the impact of the pandemic many UK businesses are struggling to find and recruit the staff that they need to meet their requirements.

Rori Cadavieco, General Manager of EMEA at Jeeves discusses the rise of all-in-one finance platforms, and why these platforms are advantageous to startups.

On the long journey from a classroom idea to a scalable app, what's the true measure of success? For Edtech startup founders, who have pioneered solutions driven by a desire to make a difference to children’s learning, this question can be both perplexing and pivotal.

Introduced to the UK Parliament in March 2023, The Data Protection and Digital Information (No.2) Bill is currently at the House of Commons Report Stage. And though it may still be subject to change, the suggested amendments will impact businesses, so it is worth getting prepared.

Running a business takes still and commitment. However, not all business leaders have a long- term vision of how to keep both finances and company books in check. This can quickly lead to the downfall of a small business.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to entirely transform the way businesses today operate. If used correctly, this innovative technology can boost operational efficiency, increase profit margins, reduce risk and enhance the customer experience.

Look the word ‘impact’ up in a dictionary and you’ll find two definitions – the first about one object coming into forcible contact with another. The second about the creation of a ‘marked or visible effect’. While that might sound fairly general, in the investment world ‘impact’ has come to mean something more specific.

From supply chain disruption to rising levels of inflation, today’s businesses are having to navigate an increasingly challenging economic environment. On top of this, consumer expectations are also changing, meaning corporates must find ways of driving growth and staying competitive on smaller budgets.

In early 2023, UK startup Britishvolt, filed for administration after struggling to raise funds for a major electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in northern England. The episode is classed as another damning blow to the UK’s hopes of building a home-grown battery industry, with the country falling further behind in the global race to build batteries. Here, Roger Brereton, Head of Sales at steering parts manufacturer Pailton Engineering, explores the reasons why startups often struggle to bring vehicles to market.

In today’s interconnected world, which is inundated with rapidly developing technology offerings and enhancements, ensuring the workforce has the range of skills needed to both empower them and maximise their impact is crucial.

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning adoption is increasing across virtually every industry, but their impact has been particularly notable in the fintech and financial services sector.

Sarah Gilchriest, Chief People Officer of Workforce Learning, the group encompassing QA, Circus Street and Cloud Academy, discusses how more skills training within SMEs could close the productivity gap and boost the economy.

As a startup, you might already know the value of knowledge and learning new things. Yet, if I were to ask you what is Web3, only the shrewdest might be able to answer. A study released in early 2023 showed only 18% of male and 7% of female respondents have heard the term. But, if we were to ask the same question about NFTs, that number jumps substantially. Yet things like NFTs, that have already generated millions of dollars, work closely with and promise to be a big part of this ‘next iteration of the Internet’.

Are you a marketer feeling apprehensive about the rise of artificial intelligence? I was in the same boat just six months ago. As my LinkedIn feed became inundated with AI-related articles and updates, I couldn't help but worry about its implications for my role. Would AI render me obsolete? Would it create a massive skills gap if I failed to embrace it, much like the digital and social revolution of the noughties?

A retailer is nothing without a great product. And a great product is nothing without the right people knowing about it. Perception matters.

Conferences stand as a unique platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, startups, investors, innovators, and PR specialists to forge connections, exchange insights, and showcase their ventures. As entrepreneurs ourselves, we comprehend the significance of these events and the opportunities they offer.

BankiFi are on a campaign to bust the myths surrounding digital-only neobanks being the most viable option to the sole trader and small business.

Navigating the current fluctuations in the UK energy market poses challenges for small and startup businesses seeking to invest in green projects.  As we make strides towards meeting the UK’s 2050 net zero targets, it is now more critical than ever to enable businesses to achieve their net-zero goals.

In the fast-paced world of finance, established companies often prioritise large, lucrative markets, driven by the pursuit of scale and profitability (think Revolut and its pursuit of its UK banking licence). However, amidst this focus on the mainstream, there are overlooked opportunities in smaller, niche markets that may seem too small and undeserving to bigger financial players.

From in-person drops to online queues, to raffles, to bots and scalpers – how did buying a pair of trainers become so difficult?

With an ever-growing need for solutions to combat climate change and drive decarbonisation, cleantech continues to grow at an accelerated rate, with female founders increasingly at the forefront of developing smart and sustainable solutions.

In a world rapidly shaped by technology, even the most traditional industries are experiencing profound change.

As the landscape of energy costs continually evolves, pursuing financial prudence has led many small businesses to explore switching energy suppliers.

The security threat landscape is rapidly evolving, and the emergence of AI-powered cyber attacks means that businesses of all sizes risk more frequent and sophisticated breaches than ever before.

“From the biggest rocket to the smallest adult pleasure aid, all devices are at risk of attack,” says Simon Bain, OmniIndex CEO. 

Heather Delaney, Founder, and Managing Director of award-winning communications consultancy Gallium Ventures is an expert in growing brands and launching products or services, creatively. Heather specialises in building and fixing global organisations and startups alike — from their communications strategy to product development and everything in between.

“Think about how a tree grows. It doesn't merely reach towards the sky; it extends its roots into the earth to establish a foundation.” - Nancy Steidl

As the world becomes more interconnected, entrepreneurs and inventors face unique challenges in bringing their products to market. From ideation to manufacturing to marketing and beyond, the process can be daunting and complex. Anglia Unicorn has been set up to assist you in overcoming these challenges by offering end-to-end technical support to help turn your vision into a reality. Whether you need support for the whole journey to market, or just with specific challenges, we are here for you.

The digital revolution has brought incredible opportunities, but it has also exposed us to increasing cyber threats. Cyber-attacks are on the rise globally, with an alarming 60% of European SMEs closing within six months of an attack due to the financial losses they cannot afford.

Many charities rely on the support of generous businesses, giving companies the chance to contribute to philanthropic causes. Not only does this help the charity but can also have huge benefits for your business.

Every entrepreneurs’ success story is unique and the lessons that they’ve learnt along the way have shaped their trajectory. To celebrate World Entrepreneurs’ Day, we’ve collated advice and anecdotes from global technology leaders on what they’ve learnt in their journey to success. Below, you’ll hear from six leaders from Slack, Glovo, Shopify and more.

In the vast ocean of startups, each venture is a vessel navigating treacherous waters, aiming to reach the promised land of business success. But how does one ensure they're on the right course? How does one command attention in a sea teeming with competition?

Cyber security has been a topic high on the news agenda this month, following the cyber-attack on the UK electoral register and the Northern Ireland Police data breach over the past few weeks.

Climate tech founders have a vision for a much-needed solution that can move the needle on climate change. But turning that vision into a reality takes more than just passion. It takes funding and great execution, particularly in sales. There will be no measurable impact without hardcore sales performance.

“Success belongs to those who never give up.”

As it’s Never Give Up Day (Friday 18th August), I would like to share with you 6 things that helped me when I felt like giving up!

Next month (5th September), a significant milestone will be reached in the UK's Big Switch Off journey. BT Openreach will be implementing the national stop sell of analogue phone systems. This move is set to reshape the traditional method of communication forever, but what does this mean for businesses across the country?

Flexible workspaces have soared in popularity in recent years, with their many benefits, such as the increased possibility of collaboration, streamlined scalability and the option to support hybrid working positioning them as a truly valuable resource for businesses of all scales. These flexible workspaces hold the potential to reignite urban regeneration, creating a mass wealth of benefits for both businesses and the local economy alike.

Blockchain is set to revolutionise our world, even more than the internet itself, according to financial experts. While the cryptocurrency market evolves and new investment platforms continue to emerge, lucrative crypto investments continue to only be accessible to large investors with access to wealth managers and behind-the-scenes know-how. With the launch of Veli.io app across Europe, this is going to change.

You may have seen a recent interview that mega billionaire Elon Musk – owner of Twitter, Tesla, and SpaceX, and currently the wealthiest man on the planet – gave to CNBC, in which he branded remote working as ‘morally wrong’.

The technology industry has developed in broadly three phases to date. The era of the nerds, the reverence, and now the tech-lash. But first, let’s rewind to an earlier simpler time.

Enterprises that successfully embed AI across all business functions will see their long-term value spike, says Lee Chin Jian, Vice President at DAI Magister

George Richardson is the CEO and Co-Founder of AeroCloud Systems, a provider of operation automation software for small to medium-sized airports worldwide. Prior to his startup venture, Richardson was a young professional sports car endurance racing driver.

Zain Ali is the CEO and Co-Founder of Centuro Global, a global expansion management platform. Founded in 2020, Centuro Global enables businesses and their workers, wherever they may be, or would like to be in the world, access to the support they need to launch, operate and scale efficiently.   

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries, Bayezian, a revolutionary AI research firm, stands at the forefront of innovation and social impact.

In this exclusive Startups Magazine interview with Ed Dixon, Founder of Bayezian, Sheryl Miles delves into the company's origins, vision, and how they are utilising AI for the greater good.

Carbominer, a startup with a novel Direct Air Capture (DAC) approach, has announced completion of a pilot demonstration of their innovative 1-ton Direct Air Capture machine in collaboration with a prominent corporate partner. The demonstration took place in Vienna, Austria, and showcased improved results.

In today's digitally interconnected world, startups have emerged as promising ventures with innovative ideas and potential for rapid growth. However, they also face significant challenges, and one of the most threatening issues is cyberattacks.

At Santander we’re committed to investing in the innovators of the future, connecting them with the right people to grow their business ideas. For the last 13 years we’ve run an annual entrepreneurship awards programme which is now recognised as one of the UK’s largest early-stage business pitching competitions.

Once they find a consistent and successful revenue stream, many small businesses ‘settle’ and become reluctant to look for new avenues to growth. While consistency is good, relying on one income stream comes with many risks –the Covid-19 pandemic is a prime example of how a business can become compromised overnight.

A survey conducted by Open Energy Market of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) at small businesses in the UK has shed light on a significant shift in the business landscape. CFOs are increasingly recognising the importance of sustainability projects and the positive impact they can have on both financial performance and long-term success.

Two entrepreneurs are excited to announce the launch of a new business and website, Warmable.co.uk.

Working in a startup is an exhilarating and challenging experience, filled with opportunities for growth and innovation. However, the dynamic and fast-paced nature of startup life can also have significant implications for one's personal life, including their marriage. 

While it may seem wise to cut back on spending during a business cycle contraction, counterintuitive moves can prove to be the most profitable. During economically uncertain times, as a demand shock occurs and spending drops to a minimum, businesses tend to cut their budgets, especially their marketing expenditures.

John Russell, the former Managing Director of Harley-Davidson Europe, was once asked by a journalist, “How’s the motorcycle business going?”

Welcome, fellow e-commerce enthusiasts! In this guide we aim to assist in crafting an optimal customer journey online - so your shoppers feel as though they're shopping in paradise online.

Machine learning helped Waseem Alshikh plough through textbooks in college. Now he’s putting generative AI to work, creating content for hundreds of companies.

Welcome, fellow e-commerce enthusiasts! In this guide we aim to assist in crafting an optimal customer journey online - so your shoppers feel as though they're shopping in paradise online.

I believe the culture of innovation in the UK is something quite unique. Other than its thriving financial and business service sectors, the country has nurtured over 70 unicorns over the past 20 years.

Embracing sustainability as a startup is not only a responsible decision for the environment but can also contribute to your business's long-term success and reputation. The concept of sustainability has transcended its status as a buzzword, and has transformed into a fundamental ethos that drives businesses towards responsible practices, long-term viability, and positive societal influence.

AI has emerged as a prominent focal point in the minds of startup businesses in 2023. The remarkable advancements in AI are impossible to overlook, capturing global attention and dominating headlines worldwide. Around 15% of all businesses have adopted at least one AI technology, which translates to 432,000 companies.

Launching a startup is difficult to say the least. Common thought is that the average time it takes for a company to begin turning a profit is three years – and some of the largest companies today have been through the so called “valley of death” – when a startup is still generating negative cash flow.

When an idea begins to take shape, it often exists as a vision within an entrepreneur's mind, a business plan breathes life into this vision by converting thoughts into goals and objectives. It compels entrepreneurs to dive into market research analyse industries meticulously and gain insights about customers. Through this process clarity emerges, transforming what once seemed elusive into a defined path.

Studies have shown that micromanagement has a detrimental effect on employees – the Journal of Experimental Psychology reported that employees who feel they are being micromanaged perform at a much lower level.

In the dynamic world of startups, many embark on their entrepreneurial journey driven by a compelling idea and unwavering passion. Teams invest their valuable resources—time, money, and talented individuals—wholeheartedly into bringing that idea to life. However, the unproven road they tread carries inherent risks and uncertainties. Is it truly worth sacrificing one's life savings and devoting endless hours to an idea that may not yield the desired outcomes?

One of the things you need to set in motion as an early part of your journey is set up the indicators you will use to measure progress and ensure that lessons are continuously captured as new iterations of your product or service emerge.

It seems strange to me that a parent, teacher or family friend will ask a young child, often just four or five, a grown-up question: ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ Perhaps one in 100 kids will go on to become a firefighter, a doctor or an astronaut, but do we really expect someone so young to have the clarity required to answer that question?

There’s a lot of advice out there on how to be a great public speaker, from articles, to podcasts, to conference talks about how to deliver a conference talk, but there are many challenges to navigate before you even get on stage.

It was 1961 when computer scientist John McCarthy stood in front of MIT's audience and famously foretold the future of computing — one where it would be sold like a utility, similar to electricity or water.

Once upon a time a cricketing legend called Kumar Sangakkara co-founded a tech company and creative entertainment studio, called Behaviol. Along the way he met a visionary called Chris Ebeling, and together, they are recreating the genre of sports entertainment.

Feel like you might be missing something? Show you mean business with a professional website. You wouldn’t run a business without a plan for growth, so don’t run your business without a website and professional email address.

Mark Zuckerberg. Bill Gates. Jeff Bezos. What do they all have in common? Aside from being billionaires, they all had a background in tech before launching their startups. In fact, their technical expertise formed the bedrock of their future companies.

There are many things to consider when setting up a tech startup. From software to office use and design, plus having a sound business plan in place, the to-do list is likely to be long in the early stages.

In today's fast-paced and data-driven workplaces, striking the right balance between being fair and understanding towards employees is crucial for a thriving work environment. With the increasing integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in various aspects of business, employee performance assessment and wellbeing initiatives are undergoing significant changes. In this article, we will explore how AI can enhance fair assessments while highlighting the importance of empathy in creating a supportive and happy workplace for employees.

There is little sign of relief on the horizon for the hard-hit UK consumer, with UK inflation coming in hotter than expected at 8.7% in May.

A Gov UK survey, published in April 2023, revealed that 32% of businesses have suffered a security breach or cyber attack in the last twelve months.

Since the days of silent movies, Los Angeles has been synonymous with Hollywood and creating great cinema. But red carpets and dazzling spotlights are no longer the only art form claiming authority over Tinseltown. Since the name Silicon Valley was penned in the 1970s, the tech world has also been making a name for itself in this sun-soaked city.

The brain is the most complex part of the human body. It has 86 billion neurons that allow people to feel, taste, smell, and see. It controls thoughts and memories, interprets emotions, and makes sense of the world around us. And, in cases of extreme emotions or pain, it can even disassociate from a situation as a protective mechanism.

The UK economy suffers a loss of £1.5 billion every year due to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths) skills shortages, and the future of engineering has never been more important. With a shortage of 173,000 workers, 49% of engineering businesses are struggling to recruit skilled workers.

Looking for a place where your tech obsessed brain can flourish? Enter: Techspace.

Startups and small businesses usually thrive on innovation. But what if they could apply novelty to their marketing efforts? The Metaverse is a growing marketing tool for companies worldwide. While it may seem like a domain reserved for large corporations, startups can also capitalise on it to enhance their marketing strategies, offer immersive audience engagement, and extend their brand in virtual reality (VR).

Infused with the power of Natural Language Understanding (NLU) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nigel Lombard, CEO and Founder of Peppercorn – the world’s first conversational AI insurance assistant – is shaking up the future of motor insurance in a way that is benefitting everyone.

Olly McGinn, Co-founder of HomeViews, an independent platform showcasing London's best residential developments, allowing prospective buyers and tenants to read, and users to post, verified reviews, to ensure trust and transparency.

Regina Lau, Chief Financial Officer at Weavr.io, a plug-and-play finance solutions enabling businesses to integrate any financial service anywhere their customers need it.

Isn’t it funny how two opposing things can be true at the same time … ?

So, when it’s said ‘there’s never been a better time’ to start a business as a woman, that’s absolutely true, and the stats show us that more women than ever are taking that bold leap into entrepreneurship to start something of their very own …

Europe needs to lead not just on purpose but both in tech and capital if we want to seize the opportunity of the next decade to bring a huge positive social and economic impact to the continent.

Microsoft UK supports startup scaleups, software companies, digital native businesses – you name it! – across each stage of their life cycle and makes sure that startups, in particular, have the right pathways to learn and leverage the best that the company has to offer.

Meet Sarah Malter, the entrepreneur behind Kapitalise and Creative Adversity. Hailing from New York, Sarah's upbringing around technology and her passion for performance paved the way for her diverse educational journey, which led her to the world of fintech, female founders, and entrepreneurship.

Within four hours of travel from London lies a burgeoning ecosystem of climate talent, technology and investment that spans the UK, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

When the UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay said that teachers are more important than screens, she brought up an old debate about digital versus human educators. Good education isn't about choosing between technology and teachers - teachers all over the world use technology to enhance their teaching.

A culture that scales is driven by a great vision, inclusivity and finding and retaining great people, but, most importantly (and first), it is about a growth mindset. That is where a culture that scales begins.

As the University of Southampton’s on-campus start-up accelerator, our goal at Future Worlds is to help researchers and students transform their ideas into globally scalable and impactful tech startups providing them with the tools, skills, and enabling environment they need to become successful founders.

Networking: a dreaded activity for some, an enjoyable afterwork outing for others. But networking, when used effectively, can be the secret ingredient to helping you and your startup. We have complied five tips to help you succeed at networking.

At first, they might seem like uncomfortable bedfellows, but strategy and creativity combined are a potent force for business growth. In fact, innovative strategies are usually born of creative thinking, says Stephen Izatt, MD of brand consultancy Thinkfarm.

It’s no secret that cryptocurrency and other digital assets are becoming more popular, providing an opportunity for organisations worldwide to use this innovative technology to their advantage.