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Let's Do Business Group has acquired the trademark for its campaign, ‘Start Up September’. Celebrating four years of month-long campaigns tailored to budding entrepreneurs, this acquisition is a significant achievement, cementing the company's dedication to nurturing startups and supporting economic growth in the South East and East of England.

Reality: The idea do-it-yourself (DIY) contracts can save time and money is a common misconception among business owners and entrepreneurs. While the intent to cut costs and streamline processes is understandable, the reality is creating your contracts without legal expertise can lead to various risks and complications.

When you hire someone, it’s because you believe that they have the skills and experience to do the job well. That, and you think that they’ll be a good match for the company culture.

Innovation and agility are the lifeblood of startups, yet I've often observed a singular focus on talent acquisition as the key to success. In my experience, there's a crucial aspect that's frequently overlooked but equally vital: the quality of the workspace.

Bumper, a fintech company specialising in flexible car repair payments, has successfully completed a substantial Series B fundraising round, securing $48 million / €46 million / £40 million. This funding will fuel Bumper's expansion plans.

Research by STX Next, a software development company in Europe specialising in Python, has uncovered that 47% of businesses have incorporated machine learning (ML) into their business processes.

Anglo Scottish Asset Finance, based in Durham has shared the news of its recently completed management buyout (MBO), marking a significant step in regaining control of the business.

Investment platform Lightyear experienced a significant year of investment activity in 2023, witnessing nearly a 20% month-on-month growth in assets under management (AUM).

The legal sector's growing interest in generative AI has led Robin AI, an AI-powered legal assistant, to secure $26 million in new funding. This Series B funding round was spearheaded by Temasek, a global investment company based in Singapore, and included contributions from QuantumLight, Plural, and AFG Partners.

Minderful, celebrated for its contributions to mental wellness, has recently unveiled a collaboration with Startup 2 Standup, a supportive community for entrepreneurs. This partnership is set to tackle mental health challenges prevalent among founders, offering specialised support.

Not everybody has warmed up to the intervention of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the creative realm of things. Not so surprising, is it?

Two of London’s biggest startup events teams are preparing what is set to be the city’s largest-ever demo day, bringing founders and investors together like never before.

When you set up a limited company, many laws and regulations need to be complied with. You will need to register with Companies House and comply with all the Companies House filing requirements. Your company will need to comply with the Companies Act 2006 and supporting legislation.

Despite the longstanding global market turbulence and challenging economic backdrop, as we enter 2024 there are many reasons to be bullish about the UK startup ecosystem.

The year 2023 leaves us with a clear conclusion for the global entrepreneurial ecosystem: innovation and sustainability must go hand in hand. Proof of this is that the 2023 Entrepreneurship Map,  prepared by South Summit in collaboration with IE University, places Green Business as the fourth most popular industry in the global entrepreneurial ecosystem, with 5% of all newly created startups.

Spaceship, a global logistics tech startup originating in Hong Kong, is excited to announce its debut at CES 2024 as an exhibitor. Committed to defining the future of E-commerce logistics, Spaceship will showcase its vision and technology powered by artificial intelligence.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced it will welcome U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) at the upcoming CES 2024, the world’s most powerful tech event. On Friday, January 12, at 11:00 a.m. PST, the Senators will discuss the status of and outlook for key legislation affecting technology companies and American consumers.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that Snap co-founder and CEO Evan Spiegel will join MediaLink CEO Michael E. Kassan for a CES 2024 keynote moderated by CNBC Senior Media and Tech Correspondent Julia Boorstin.

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced a star-studded lineup of celebrity appearances coming to CES 2024, January 9-12 in Las Vegas.