If we look back at the payments landscape in 2009, more than half of transactions in the UK were made by cash. Today, as we approach the latter half of 2024, Statista found that only 10% of point-of-sale (POS) transactions are made with cash. The rise of cashless payments has propelled this dramatic shift, further accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed consumers towards more contactless payment methods. But the transformation doesn't stop at the transition from cash to card. We are now experiencing a significant shift towards instant bank transfers, with Pay by Bank emerging as the future of transactions.

Building trust between founders and investors is essential for securing investment and support through various growth stages. Honest, clear, concise, and transparent communication creates this trust, especially when founders present realistic plans and projections, and openly discuss risks.

monday.com announced monday service is out of beta and available to all customers. As an AI-first Enterprise Service Management (ESM) platform, monday service empowers service teams across the entire organisation to deliver exceptional support experiences faster.

The buzz is building! On March 12, 2025, the Philippines is stepping into the spotlight as Southeast Asia’s next big tech hub with the Data Centre & Cloud Innovation Summit 2025 at The Heritage Hotel Manila.

On 29th to 30th April, the UK’s largest Net Zero congress, Innovation Zero World Congress 2025, will take place for its third consecutive year at Olympia London, with its largest and most ambitious programme yet.

LEAP 2025, Saudi Arabia’s award-winning global tech event, announced a record-breaking $14.9 billion in new Artificial Intelligence (AI) investments that further cement the Kingdom’s status as a world-leading AI hub.

Fcode Labs announces the release of its latest whitepaper, ‘The Power of AI in Delivering Exceptional Customer Experiences: Intelligent Interactions’, authored by Ramesh Rathnayake, the CTO of Fcode Labs.

This National Apprenticeship Week, the CIPD is calling on the government to take urgent action to develop the skills and capabilities needed to deliver economic growth, by involving employers in the early design of the new Growth and Skills Levy and introducing an Apprenticeship Guarantee for all young people aged 16-24.

SumUp has become a recognisable name in the point-of-sale (PoS) space. Since its inception in 2012, the company has become a global fintech, supporting more than 3.5 million merchants in over 30 markets across the world.

MyWorkSpot is a flexible office and co-working provider based in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Currently operating three locations in the area, MyWorkSpot is “a home for startups, established local businesses, and even large international corporations, where we provide satellite offices or desks for employees who want to work closer to home,” explained David Johnston, Co-Founder of MyWorkSpot.

UBS has published its first Global Entrepreneur Report, based on a survey of 156 UBS entrepreneur clients and network members across a full range of economic sectors. Their businesses account for approximately $19.1 billion in combined annual revenue, which equates to an average of $123 million each.

The UK is a global hub for innovation, offering unparalleled opportunities for professionals, innovators, and academics to thrive. Yet, navigating the complex visa processes can often feel like a daunting journey, filled with uncertainty and obstacles.

The UK has long been a beacon of scientific and technological innovation. With its tech ecosystem valued at $1.2 trillion and $16.2 billion raised in 2024 alone, the UK continues to lead Europe in venture capital investments. A significant driver of this success is the robust support from international investors, particularly from the United States. In 2024, US investors accounted for 42% of the total funding and 58% of all late-stage funding over $100 million. This substantial influx of US capital is crucial in maintaining the UK's status as a global innovation leader.

Mindstone, a global training platform and community focused on the practical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for non-technical staff, and Gamma, the San Francisco-based provider of an AI-powered presentation platform, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of AI presentation tools among non-technical professionals.

Over one in four (26%) organisations have no formal data strategy in the UK and the US, despite increasing AI usage, creating an ‘AI Paradox’ for businesses, research has found.

Let’s talk about money. More specifically, let’s talk about why women struggle to secure it for their businesses.

In today’s global economy, businesses are increasingly affected by geopolitical developments. From economic shifts driven by trade agreements to the ripple effects of conflicts, climate change agreements, sanctions on migration and resource availability, global decisions shape the business world in surprising and complex ways.

Some of the most exciting and groundbreaking startups call Europe home. From Berlin to Barcelona, innovators are crafting cutting-edge solutions set to change the future. In early 2024 alone, European startups attracted more than €47.3 billion in investments, including €18.7 billion in debt funding.

Following the overwhelming success of the 2024 edition, the International Franchise Show is set to return to London’s Excel on the 11th & 12th of April 2025. This year, the event promises to be bigger, more dynamic, and even more engaging as we continue to lead the way in the global franchising industry.

It’s 2025, and your reliable Google Ads campaigns produce only half the leads they produced three years ago, your organic search rank is in free fall, your target audience spends less and less time on older platforms, and your long-term strategies no longer yield fruit. Sound familiar? Don’t fret, you're not alone. Marketers worldwide are grappling with this seismic shift in marketing trends. But here’s a silver lining: with each challenge comes opportunity.