Any revolution is a major step in change and change is simultaneously difficult and exciting, providing drawbacks and opportunities, often in equal measure. People called the industrial revolution the ‘end of the world’. They asked what would happen to people's farms and their jobs - the artisan skills – and there was a period of uncomfortable transition, however in reality it opened up opportunities that they had never dreamt of.

ClimeCo, the global decarbonisation and environmental solutions company, has unveiled its EcoCommitted Partner Programme. This programme offers small and midsize businesses (SMBs) an accessible, economical, and legitimate pathway to distinguish themselves through adopting sustainability practices, reducing their carbon footprint, and showcasing their environmental stewardship and leadership.

The UK’s gender pay gap has extended to 14.5%, dropping them from 13th to 17th ranking in PwC’s Women In Work Index, the largest annual fall of rankings experienced by any OECD country this year.

This Employee Appreciation Day, Capital on Tap has given some top tips for how business owners can ensure that your employees feel appreciated.  

In the dynamic landscape of startup businesses, mastering the art of transforming ambitious goals into tangible realities is not just advantageous—it’s essential for survival and growth.

CryoCloud, a biotech startup headquartered in Utrecht, the Netherlands, recently achieved a notable landmark in its quest to transform the cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) sector, securing €500,000 in pre-seed funding.

The first edition of the Startup OLÉ fair in the city of Malaga will take place from 26th to 28th June 2024, with the collaboration of the Marbella Town Hall and the Junta de Andalucía, and will be held at the Andalucía Lab facilities.

South Summit will hold the second edition of the 'Scaleup Series' in London. These gatherings, co-organised with IE University, brings key players such as unicorns, scaleups, and investment funds to different cities in Europe to explore business, investment, and economic growth opportunities for scaleups.

The code has hit the road for Oxa, a global provider of self-driving vehicle software, as the company launches its first commercial Oxa Driver product in passenger shuttles in Jacksonville, Florida.

As entrepreneurs, we invest not only money but years of hard work, dedication, and passion into building our businesses. Therefore, embarking on the journey of selling is a significant milestone and can be marked by a mix of emotions, challenges, and opportunities.

No matter what industry you’re in, marketing is essential for boosting brand awareness, increasing your market share, and driving your business forward.

European cybertechnology firm Filigran announced a €15 million Series A fundraising round led by the global venture capital firm Accel, just six months following its initial €5 million seed investment. Moonfire Ventures and Motier Ventures, existing investors, also contributed to this funding round.

About:Energy, an innovator in battery development software, has been selected by Innovate UK as one of 14 companies to participate in the Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP) in South Korea, an initiative to accelerate business growth globally and drive innovation for battery technology.

Discovery Park in Kent, a hub for the life sciences sector, is celebrating International Women’s Day by championing women in business and addressing gender disparities in healthcare.

The Finnish Startup Community, in collaboration with Neogames Finland, Technical Industries of Finland, Economists of Finland (Suomen Ekonomit), and the City of Helsinki, is advocating for reforms to streamline and enhance the process of labour migration.

In this article, Jon Nowell, Small Business Director at TalkTalk Business, discusses why prioritising a fast and reliable network is the essential foundation for the digital transformation of SMEs.

A Scottish firm has garnered investment support for its innovative recycled plastic construction blocks.

While you're reading this, cybercriminals are scanning your networks, looking for weaknesses. Research from BT finds that the volume of cyber threats is on the rise - the average business will have its network scanned and tested over 3,000 times each day.

In an era where corporate errors can swiftly escalate into major news stories, Confide offers businesses the tools to resolve issues before they hit the public eye. The platform, which debuted recently, is pioneering a new approach in corporate governance, risk management, and ethical integrity by providing a secure and anonymous environment for employees and stakeholders to report concerns without fear of backlash or exposure.

Achieving net zero is now a top priority for a growing number of UK businesses, but the road to carbon neutrality is littered with obstacles, difficult decisions and the odd wrong turn. It’s not easy knowing what to do, and I have a lot of sympathy for business leaders who are trying to do the right thing while juggling countless competing demands for their time, intellect, and investment.