Calmer, an award-winning training organisation empowering entrepreneurs, freelancers, and business teams to prevent burnout and nurture good mental health, have been commissioned to identify how best to support London’s gig economy workers. After extensive research into the issues, they have launched a survey for gig workers to have their say up until 20th November, and following this will host a free webinar, open to gig workers, entrepreneurs, and businesses who are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of those in the gig economy.

According to iwoca's most recent SME Expert Index for Q3 2023, a significant majority of SME finance specialists, amounting to 83%, are of the view that major banks are showing less inclination to finance the United Kingdom's 5.5 million small and medium-sized enterprises.

Vanta, the trust management platform, has released its annual State of Trust Report, an in-depth analysis uncovering global trends in security, compliance and the future of trust.

AI stands as a transformative force in the modern technological landscape, and has the potential to revolutionise how startups operate across all sectors. For a startup poised to embark on the AI journey, developing and implementing a strategy is not without its challenges.

SpinDrive, a Finnish company providing affordable active magnetic bearings for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), has secured a €3.8 million Series A funding round.

Solestial, the space-oriented solar energy enterprise, recently declared it has secured an £849,954 Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract from NASA.

WeWork, the prominent shared office provider, faced a severe setback as it has been forced to file for bankruptcy in the US.

Mentor Group has launched the Revenue Velocity Accelerator, a comprehensive solution designed for sustainable revenue growth within any organisation. This integrated offering merges the pinnacle of Mentor Group’s expertise in revenue advisory services, promoting a fundamental shift in process, instruments, and behaviour.

Daytona, the self-hosted platform specialising in "Development Environment Management," has successfully secured £1.6 million in Pre-Seed financing, surpassing its original goal. The investment round drew substantial investments from notable figures in the developer tools domain.

Who you are can be as important as the idea you’re pitching. When VCs are seeking partners, they need to know about your background, not just your business.

In the dynamic UK business environment, Sketch Labs has reported a remarkable twofold increase in the demand for 'coworking space' over the past five years. This trend highlights a significant shift towards remote and hybrid working models, with employees increasingly seeking flexible environments to harmonise their work and personal life.

In the dynamic world of startups, efficiency is not just a goal; it's a critical survival tactic. AI has emerged as a formidable ally in this quest, allowing growing businesses to scale operations, personalise customer experiences, and make data-driven decisions with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

From the 13th of November, businesses will need to complete their VAT registration online as part of HMRC’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) strategy.  

Excitement is building for the pro AV and systems integration exhibition, ISE. ISE 2024 will see groundbreaking film-maker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy talking about the importance of storytelling and how technology is transforming lives.

London-based energy startup Voltaware has launched the new Voltaware Sensor exclusively in the UK, enabling Brits to save money on their energy bills this winter, by accurately tracking the costs of individual appliances in real-time.