No reader of this publication needs me to tell them that finding and maintaining growth for a business of any size is not a straight and linear process. Far from it. Ambitions and expectations clash with the realities of operating a business day-to-day. What you want to do is restricted by the constraints of what you can do.

Cosine, a human reasoning lab focused on developing artificial general developers, has announced a significant achievement: a 30% score on the SWE-Bench, the industry’s standard for evaluating AI-driven software engineering skills.

Definely, a legaltech startup, has unveiled Definely Vault, an AI-driven knowledge management tool poised to revolutionise how legal professionals tap into and utilise their firm's collective wisdom.

Trustly, a scaleup in open banking payments, is solidifying its foothold in the UK as it forges stronger ties with pivotal partners amid a surge in payment volumes and the widespread adoption of open banking technologies.

Small Business Saturday has unveiled plans for its upcoming national roadshow, set to shine a spotlight on small businesses across twenty-one towns and cities throughout the UK.

In the competitive world of startups, conveying a clear and compelling message is crucial for success. Yet, many startups stumble over common pitfalls that can dilute their message and hinder their growth.

Modern marketing entails numerous expenses, even for bootstrapped startups requiring tools and services for tasks beyond their immediate capabilities.

MVision AI has announced that its MVision AI Segmentation (Contour+) application has received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) under the "Image Segmentation Application Software" category. This milestone enables the integration of its cutting-edge image analysis algorithms into radiation therapy planning workflows across India.

SFE Services is a Buckinghamshire-based air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilation company. Founded in 2017 and based in Widmer End, High Wycombe, it is owned and managed by husband-and-wife team Grant and Sophie Davenport.

GTF Connect, the international event series run by Europe’s leading sustainable tech event GREENTECH FESTIVAL (GTF), returns to London this September.

According to a recent report by Nasscom and the Boston Consulting Group, a striking 90% of women view generative AI as vital to their professional advancement, recognising these tools as essential for career development. Despite this strong interest, only 35% feel adequately prepared to utilise these technologies, with the gap in readiness particularly pronounced in non-technical roles.

Userled, an AI-powered startup revolutionising B2B personalised marketing at scale, has secured £4 million in a pre-seed funding round led by LocalGlobe, with participation from Dig Ventures. This funding will fuel the company’s mission to recruit top-tier talent and develop cutting-edge martech solutions.

Cog ADHD, a new support app now available on iOS and Android, aims to provide relief to over 2.5 million Britons struggling to access ADHD treatment. Founded by Dom Longford, who has ADHD himself, the app connects users with a vast network of qualified therapists and clinical experts, offering an immersive platform to help manage ADHD on a daily basis.

Cyber-attacks are on the rise. From ransomware and phishing to data breaches and insider threats, attacks are not only increasingly common, but more sophisticated too.

Litera, a prominent provider of legal technology, unveiled a range of substantial updates and new features to its software suite, now incorporating more advanced integrations and user-friendly generative AI (GenAI) tools.

The latest Flexible Working Index - a report that analyses data across the flexible jobs market to track the biggest work trends now, and those set to shape the future of work – shows that demand for and supply of jobs offering flexible working hours is on the rise. 

The findings come as the new Labour Government throws its support behind more family-friendly jobs, with plans to give workers the right to flexible working hours as standard. 

Oxford Dynamics, a UK-based AI startup, has been crafting a robot designed to undertake tasks in hazardous conditions which have been traditionally performed by humans.

Blue Skies Space, a startup specialising in space science data for the global research community, has announced the upcoming launch of its Mauve science satellite in October 2025.

In today's digital-centric environment, manufacturers are looking to enhance efficiency and increase productivity to stay competitive. It’s a goal that must be achieved against a backdrop of challenges such as labour shortages, supply chain bottlenecks, cost pressures, and even mounting cyberattacks.

Following the recent OECD revelation that the UK might plummet to the bottom of the growth league by 2025, Aramex UK, a global logistics specialist, has called on the new Labour government to enhance support for SMEs aiming to expand internationally.