Skip to main content

Main navigation

  • Articles
  • Events
  • Podcasts
  • Magazines
LoginSubscribe
LoginSubscribe

Main navigation

  • Articles
  • Events
  • Podcasts
  • Magazines
LoginSubscribe
SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEWSLETTER
QUICK READS
Login

The future for small businesses

We are currently in a state of uncertainty in many different aspects, and for businesses it can be a very daunting time. After the past few years we have had, it is now about rebuilding the UK economy.

Features 15 hours ago
Login

Seattle, the emerald city

Famous for its coffee culture, grunge music scene, and chewing gum wall, Seattle boasts beauty, greenery and elegance. What’s more, when I picture the city, I think of ferry boats and the Space Needle, all thanks to medical drama, Grey's Anatomy.

Features 16 hours ago
Login

Crypto Wallet for beginners

As the cryptocurrency market is becoming more and more popular, many people are trying their luck by trading various cryptocurrencies. You also need to be aware that there is a huge profit to be made in that market. But with that said, it also brings certain risks. In order to start your trading adventure, you will need a crypto wallet.

Features 16 hours ago
Login

Learn About What It Takes to Deliver Powerful Speeches at Work

Only a handful of people are naturally talented at public speaking, and even fewer genuinely love it. As a result, most people regard the practice of preparing and giving speeches as difficult, uncomfortable, or even boring. Regardless, some level of public speaking is required in several lines of work. You may be instructed to deliver a speech in a private meeting, provide a status report for the whole organisation, or speak at a summit or some other event. Whatever it may be, or however intimidating it may seem, there are measures that can be taken to make preparations and develop your skills.

Life 17 hours ago
Login

Q&A: Leiho - Smiley Socks for a Good Cause

Leiho has created smiley socks for a good cause. For homeless people, something as simple as putting on a clean pair of socks, underwear, eating a hot meal or drinking clean water can make a huge difference to your day. Leiho has created socks, and with every eco-conscious product you buy, you are helping the business support people in need by giving them essentials that improve their lives. We caught up with the two Founders Joey and Thuta to find out about their journey. 

Startups 17 hours ago
Login

Partnership aids development of the next-gen of intelligent marine drones

MAHI and RanMarine Technology announce the signing of a partnership agreement to collaborate on technology innovations for ocean-based Bluetech drones.

News 18 hours ago
Login

UK SMEs to invest £633m in growth in the next year

Research from Aldermore shows further signs of growing confidence and investment plans from SMEs in the UK.

News 19 hours ago
Login

Tech Nation urges UK tech scaleups to apply to its growth programmes

Tech Nation has today opened applications for its seven prestigious growth stage and sector programmes: Upscale, Future Fifty, Libra, Applied AI, Fintech, Net Zero and, for the first time ever, Net Zero X.

News 19 hours ago
Login

Tide & Sage build end-to-end accounting & tax solution

Tide, a business financial platform and Sage, an accounting, financial, HR and payroll technology specialist for SMEs have announced the launch of a complete end-to-end accounting and tax solution for small businesses.

News 19 hours ago
Login

20% of businesses held back by lack of awareness around growth funding

While growth optimism remains high among UK SMEs, a significant number of businesses are unaware of the steps required to support this growth, according to new research by independent asset manager, BOOST&Co.

News 20 hours ago
Login

5 common market myths about carbon offsetting

Carbon offsetting is a fairly fresh market, which is yet to implement a solid regulatory framework. As a result, practices are being scrutinized, while irregularities are criticized. Despite more companies joining this market with the goal of bringing innovation and transparency, many still question the market’s credibility, which has spurred a number of misconceptions.

News 20 hours ago
Login

Why PIM is more than just managing product information

The shift from selling products in physical stores to selling products online has made digitalisation and optimisation of product information a must for all participants in supply chains, according to Dr Pat Violaris, Managing Director at OneTimePIM.

News 20 hours ago
5/6
Login

Customer service vs customer experience - What is the difference?

Even though customer service and customer experience are related, they are far from the same. One focuses on human relations, and the other is the sum of a customer's entire journey with a brand or company.

Features 21 hours ago
Login

What can tech companies learn from Duolingo?

Duolingo has taken the online world by storm with its bold, hilarious marketing on TikTok, racking up an impressive 4.3 million followers. However, it doesn’t stop there. It can teach tech startups a lot, from the importance of gamification to ensuring product engagement. Duolingo is a free language learning website and mobile app allowing users to practice vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation using spaced repletion for 39 different languages. Here, Startups Magazine hears from CEO of AdamFard UX Studio, Adam Fard, discussing the key takeaways from Duolingo for tech companies.

Features 21 hours ago
Login

NASA supports small business research to power future exploration

NASA has selected hundreds of small businesses and dozens of research institutions to develop technology to help drive the future of space exploration, ranging from novel sensors and electronics to new types of software and cutting-edge materials.

News 23 hours ago
Login

75% of business owners dip into own pocket due to cost-of-living crisis

Almost three quarters of entrepreneurs have admitted to dipping into their personal savings in the last month to save their business from going under, according to new research commissioned by the Parliament Street think tank.

News 23 hours ago
Login

Could AI-Generated Inventions Soon be Patented in the UK?

With the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technology, how are AI-generated inventions recognised when it comes to patents? 

News 1 day ago
Login

London dominates in R&D tax credits claim value

HMRC figures show London-based companies once again securing a major share of R&D (research and development) tax relief with over £2.3bn paid out in 2019-20. Other strong performing areas include the West Midlands, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, and Surrey where businesses collectively secured almost £1.3bn in tax relief for innovation-focused investment.

News 1 day ago
Over 3,000 business leaders, innovators, and investors to unite in the fight against climate change at Reset Connect London
Login

Over 3,000 business leaders, innovators, and investors to unite in the fight against climate change at Reset Connect London

Over 3,000 business leaders, innovators and investors are set to unite in the fight against climate change at the UK’s largest sustainability ecosystem and green investment event, Reset Connect London.

News 1 day ago
Login

6 essential employee engagement trends you must action

Creating a highly engaged workforce and a thriving workplace continues to be a major focus for all HR managers. And the reason is simple. Every business needs what employee engagement creates: happier and more productive employees.

Features 1 day ago
Login

Virtual initiative returns to support fintech startups and scaleups in Europe

A European tech initiative has returned in 2022 to support tech startups and scaleups access the UK, Ireland and Europe to better connect with investors and potential partners.

News 2 days ago
Login

Sportstech startup's wild ride to launch

It’s been 18 years since Body Rocket Founder Eric DeGolier first came up with the idea for a tool to help competitive cyclists accurately measure their aerodynamic drag. Eric had teamed up with three-time Paralympian Matt King  (who went on to join Facebook as their first blind engineer) to qualify for, and compete in, the 2004 Paralympic Games.

News 2 days ago
Login

How to Build a Successful Team in Business

A successful team will be the foundation of any efficient and thriving business, no matter what industry the company is in. Even in high pressure industries, having a good team will make a big difference and will dictate how the company progresses and performs.

Features 2 days ago
Login

How to Attract the Best Talent for Your Startup

No matter how promising your startup idea is and how airtight your financials are, it's simply a fact that you will not succeed without the right people on your team. Hiring talent is crucial for startup success and should be your top priority as a founder.

Features 2 days ago
Login

New generation employee wellbeing platform receives $2.2m investment

Wellbees, the new generation employee wellbeing platform that is used by more than 100,000 employees in over 40 companies in 17 countries and recently launched into the UK, has now received $2.2m seed investment.   The investment has been led by 212, which is headquartered in Luxembourg and invests in growth-stage tech companies across CEE and MENA.

News 2 days ago
Login

How commercial champions can help unlock opportunities

Dr Jeffery Timmons of Babson College in Massachusetts developed the Timmons Model of Entrepreneurship during his PhD thesis at Harvard University. This model has now become a well-known guide for entrepreneurs on how to increase their chances of success. Basically, he states that the success of a startup business hinges on the entrepreneur, the (market) opportunity and the resources.

Features 2 days ago
8 Trends Powering Digital Transformation in 2022
Login

Eight Trends Powering Digital Transformation in 2022

Back in 2018, one fifth (21%) of companies believed they had completed their digital transformation (DX) experience, according to Forrester research. Fast forward three years, we can say with some degree of certainty that what businesses thought was full digital transformation, was just the tip of the iceberg.

News 2 days ago
Login

How to Make Strategic Thinking Work for you

A Strategy is a plan that is designed to help you achieve a long-term goal. Which means when ‘thinking strategically’ during your planning process you should have your goals in mind to create a well thought out plan.

Brand 3 days ago
Login

The huge £12.9bn Cost of Bad Business Advice

Bad business advice has cost the UK’s microbusinesses an estimated £12.9bn, new research has revealed.

News 3 days ago
Login

Best Practices for New Firms When It Comes to Digital Marketing for Startups

Digital marketing is leveraging startups and nonprofits in so many ways. Nowadays, starting new ventures doesn't sound as scary as in the age of yellow pages and TV commercials. Organisations, non-profits, and brands do not need brick and mortar setup but just a foul-proof and sustainable digital marketing strategy to flourish.

 

Brand 3 days ago
Login

Mentoring can be the key to greater equality

In 1975, when the UK first made it illegal to discriminate in the workplace on the grounds of sex, it’s unlikely that many people in the workforce had a formal “mentor”. Yet so many of us can recall how the guidance of one person, be it a teacher or senior colleague, had a profoundly positive impact on the direction of our lives and careers.

Features 3 days ago
Login

How can firms win in the return-to-office battle?

It has been over two years since the pandemic led to a large section of the population working from home. However, with the easing of COVID restrictions, the anticipated rush to return to the office has not materialised. Although there has been a general inclination to return after prolonged periods of working in isolation, COVID’s lingering nature, its many variants, and general uncertainty about whether a return to the office is really needed, has led to wide-spread inertia. 

Features 3 days ago
Login

Avatraxx: the workplace health app to empower users to prevent future health issues

Avatraxx is a workplace preventative health, lifestyle and wellbeing app that uses predictive health technology, proven psychological methods and data to bring inclusive health programmes to the workplace. It can also be used by individuals.

News 4 days ago
Login

Kolabtree releases guide to outsourcing content creation

To help small and medium-sized publishing firms produce high-quality content, meet tight deadlines and reduce pressure on in-house writers, Kolabtree has released How to outsource content creation: The ultimate guide for science publishers. The whitepaper explores the benefits of outsourcing content writing, challenges publishers face when putting together content and the different types of content that freelancers can help produce. The white paper can be downloaded for free here.

News 4 days ago
Login

Healthcare is failing Gen Z: innovation offers potential saving to NHS

LovedBy, the health technology and consultancy business, today announces the launch of ‘Nudg with Dexcom’ directly to Gen Z in the UK living with Type 1 Diabetes, and their parents.

News 4 days ago
Login

RO Capital Partners invests in AI liquid sensor business

RO Capital Partners (“ROCP”), the RO Group’s venture capital arm, announces that it has led an investment round in InferSens alongside the Oxford Innovation Fund, and Bruce Melizan, the former MD of Interserve’s support services division.  ROCP’s contribution comprises £309,000 of the total £870,000 raised, which will be used as growth capital and to bring the product to market.

News 4 days ago
Login

PillSorted raises $6m to revolutionise digital pharmacy experience

PillSorted, the personalised delivery pharmacy service, has raised $6m in Seed funding. The company provides a personalised, hassle-free way of delivering medication to patients, while setting forth the blueprint for the future of digital pharmacy care. 

News 4 days ago
9/11
Login

Meet the Hustle Awards 2022 Shortlist

This year’s entries raised the bar once again, showing the incredible talent and ambition within our great industry. When we created the Hustle Awards, it was all about celebrating startups, teams and founders and giving you a platform to showcase all the amazing work you are doing. 

News 4 days ago
Login

Mother and Daughter’s lockdown idea becomes a reality

Introducing The Zensory app – helping to “sensehack” your body for mood boosting efficiency, focus and creativity

News 1 week ago
Login

Women at greater risk of cost-of-living crisis

Reed.co.uk research finds only 41% of women negotiate their salary when being offered a role compared with 61% of men

News 1 week ago
Login

Oxford Drug Design receives $2.7 million in bridge round commitments

Oxford Drug Design receives $2.7 million in bridge round commitments from existing investors and angels ahead of Series A. Oxford University biotech spin-out will use funding to further develop its AI-based drug discovery programme for oncology therapeutics 

News 1 week ago
Login

BT means business with launch of new charter for UK enterprises and public sector


BT have unveiled a new Charter for its 1.2 million UK business and public sector customers, providing a blueprint for BT to accelerate a range of initiatives aimed at boosting  the growth of UKplc. 

News 1 week ago
Login

'Finpowerment' financial education strengthens the employer-employee connection

UK workers want more financial education resources from their employers and believe receiving it as a wellbeing benefit can strengthen their commitment to their jobs, according to the ‘Can We Connect’ report, released today by global financial wellbeing platform nudge Global.

News 1 week ago
Login

Data breach attacks costing SMEs without cyber insurance policies thousands

Small businesses across the UK are counting the cost of not having insurance policies protecting them against the increasing risks of cyber attacks or data breaches.

News 1 week ago
Login

Protecting yourself from chaos caused by an internet outrage

Is there more businesses can do to help protect them and their teams from having an IT meltdown in the event of an internet outage? Stephen Whelan, Technical Director at Integrity IT Solutions, which looks after more than 300 clients across the UK, shares his expert advice.

News 1 week ago
South Summit Madrid selects the 100 finalist startups for its 10th edition
Login

South Summit Madrid selects the 100 finalist startups for its 10th edition

South Summit, powered by IE University, has announced the 100 finalists of its Startup Competition that will be present at the tenth edition of the event, which will take place on 8 and 10 June at La Nave Madrid.

News 1 week ago
Login

How Blockchain is set to revitalise the world of ticketing

The ticketing market is something people of all ages and backgrounds have experience of. From a historic live music event to a local food festival, we have all had to go online and pre-book tickets. And most of us have at least once been left disappointed by having to go to a secondary market to pay an eye-wateringly high price just moments after the tickets first went on sale.

Features 1 week ago
Login

Organisations look to outsourcing again post-pandemic

In a recent survey of 300 IT leaders, over half of business leaders are outsourcing to gain access to talent and save on costs.

News 1 week ago
Over 80% of employees consider HR tech important in their job
Login

Over 80% of employees consider HR tech important in their job

UNLEASH research reveals most employees believe HR technology plays a pivotal role in their working life.

News 1 week ago
PITCH AT MED-TECH WORLD SUMMIT BY SiGMA
Login

PITCH AT MED-TECH WORLD SUMMIT BY SiGMA

Acceptance is the first step to change. Change that at the moment is needed in the world of health tech to continue to foster innovation and enable accelerated growth in start-ups looking to improve our health.

News 1 week ago
Login

Revealed: Best UK cities outside of London to start a business

Edinburgh, Leeds, and Glasgow have been named as the best cities in Great Britain outside of London to start a business, according to a new study from NerdWallet.

News 1 week ago
Login

MONET launches world first finance platform for creators, powered by Weavr

London-based revenue management Fintech, MONET, is proud to announce the beta launch of its revenue-based lending platform with dedicated Creator Business debit cards and accounts for creators, providing infrastructure that is a world-first in its field. The platform is facilitated by embedded finance specialist Weavr, using their technology to provide business banking and payments infrastructure.

News 1 week ago
CYL-HUB PALENCIA will be held on the 19th and 20th of May
Login

CYL-HUB PALENCIA will be held on the 19th and 20th of May

CYL-HUB PALENCIA will be held on the 19th and 20th of May, connecting a large number of corporations and investors with startups from Palencia and promoting the culture of technological entrepreneurship.

News 1 week ago
Login

Do you need a degree to be paid well in tech?

With the newest changes to student loan repayments1 having a greater impact on lower earning graduates due to the reduction of the repayment salary threshold, prospective university applicants may be reconsidering their alternatives to a university degree.

News 1 week ago
Login

Ensuring you support female careers

Women in the UK were paid just 90p for every £1 earned by a man, according to the latest figures released through the government’s gender pay gap reporting mechanism.  Women were also found to endure the most caring responsibilities during the global COVID-19 pandemic. 

Diversity 1 week ago
Login

The ‘Great Resignation’ and the Great Opportunity

If you’re one of the half a million people in the UK that qualifies as a High Net Worth Individual (an annual salary of at least £100k, or net assets, excluding property and pensions, worth £250k), and are looking for more empowerment, impact, community and flexibility, now is the time to consider becoming an angel investor.

Features 1 week ago
Login

Five rules to ensure your start up is protected from cyberattacks

With international cyberattacks peaking at the end of 2021, founder are starting to get more serious about digitally protecting their companies from the outset.

Features 1 week ago
Login

International employers must act or face a great resignation on global scale

The great resignation is not just an issue for the UK, it is a phenomenon happening around the world.

News 1 week ago
Data analysis and Artificial Intelligence as a solution for food safety and price imbalance
Login

Data analysis and Artificial Intelligence as a solution for food safety and price imbalance

The international expert, Roy Kirby, and the Lead Economist of Caixabank Research, Judit Montoriol, analyze in Food 4 Future the impact of the Ukrainian conflict on the agri-food sector. New technologies are once again emerging as an effective response to reduce costs, improve the production process and reduce food safety threats.

News 1 week ago
Login

What is Imposter Syndrome and How Can you Deal with It?

Chances are you’ve heard the phrase ‘imposter syndrome’ at some point. Originally identified in a 1978 study, it refers to the idea that high-achieving individuals might consider themselves to be ‘imposters’ in their workplace, regardless of any evidence to the contrary.

Features 1 week ago
New business models based on circularity and industry 4. 0 mark the future of the agri-food sector
Login

New business models based on circularity and industry 4. 0 mark the future of the agri-food sector

Organisations such as Invisible Foods, The DOEN Foundation, Alcampo, or Innosapiens, among many others, analyse how technology and innovation can make an industry more sustainable. Food waste is set as one of the main challenges tobe faced through digitalisation, cooperation between companies and exploitation strategies.

News 1 week ago
Login

New research shows how “finpowerment” financial education strengthens the employer-employee connection

nudge Global research reveals more than two-thirds of UK workers say financial wellbeing benefits increase their commitment to employers

News 1 week ago
Login

Digital mavericks revealed as future champions of global energy and climate challenges

ABB announces winners of 2022 ABB Electrification Startup Challenge

News 1 week ago
Login

Is net-zero enough to stop climate change?

Climate scientists have argued that ambitions for reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 will no longer be enough to avoid the worst impacts of global warming, because change is happening more rapidly than predicted.

Features 1 week ago
Login

Bureaucratic IT security processes cause data breaches

Information security processes may hurt more than they help, diminishing staff focus and opening businesses up to a greater risk of data breaches, according to the latest research from Zivver.

News 1 week ago
Login

How can traineeships flip youth unemployment on its head

Joe Crossley, CEO of Qube Learning, firmly believes further education, particularly traineeships, is a route to a sustainable career and positive future for many people. Here Joe discusses how traineeships have been a pathway to learning and development since 2014 and play a pivotal part in supporting organisations to employ skilled workforces. 

News 1 week ago
Innovative Property and Tech investment firm, Convivia, announce Sir Stephen Hillier as Non-Executive Chair
Login

Innovative Property and Tech investment firm, Convivia, announce Sir Stephen Hillier as Non-Executive Chair

Convivia, the company committed to empowering low-income tenants with luxury accommodation, continues to expand its leadership team.

News 1 week ago
Login

‘The Great Resignation’ Sees Explosion in Numbers of Digital Nomads

The amount of people ditching their desk-bound jobs and heading to foreign shores for a better work-life balance has skyrocketed in the last two years and shows no sign of slowing, according to research.

News 1 week ago
Login

Digital mavericks revealed as future champions of global energy & climate challenges

The champions of this year’s ABB Electrification Startup Challenge have been announced at an awards ceremony in Berlin, Germany, following an exciting finale which saw 20 finalists pitching their digital innovations to tackle a range of global energy challenges.

News 1 week ago
Login

Get It Made offers grants for female-led engineering enterprises

Championing International Women in Engineering Day (23rd June 2022), London-based manufacturing specialist, Get It Made, announce a grant to encourage the growth of female employment within UK engineering, design and manufacturing industries.

News 1 week ago
Login

Effortless sustainable shopping: browser extension finds green alternatives

Beagle Button is a browser extension that automatically finds its users sustainable alternatives to products and services bought online has launched.

News 1 week ago
Login

The unexpected challenges of growing a business

When you first set out to launch a business, you’re prepared for the many beginner pitfalls. You might not know what they all are, or where they’ll all come from, but you know that it won’t be easy – primarily because everyone tells you so. However, something that’s talked about less often is the difficulties you’ll face once your business is fully established and you’re ready to start growing

Features 1 week ago
Login

How to help your team beat imposter syndrome

Everyone, at some point in their career, has experienced feeling less-than-confident. Whether you were a nervous junior who felt like they had everything to prove, a new recruit meeting a highly-skilled team or an employee who has recently received a promotion – feeling like you don’t belong in a workplace or don’t deserve to be there is one of the most universal experiences going around.

Features 1 week ago
Login

Plug and Play launches in the UK

Plug and Play, the global corporate innovation platform and early-stage investor, has launched in the UK. Through partnerships with UK brands – including founding partners Jaguar Land Rover and BT Group – Plug and Play will build and run innovation programmes rooted in collaboration between corporates and startups. Plug and Play also aims to make up to 30 investments per year into UK early-stage startups.

News 1 week ago
Login

HumanForest launches its #nametheforest competition

London's first carbon neutral micro-mobility company, HumanForest, is on a mission to reposition transportation in the capital’s mindsets, by encouraging Londoners to feel more engaged with the way they choose to get around.

News 1 week ago
Login

Why meme-stock speculators ditching Bitcoin is good for crypto

Meme-stock speculators are falling out of love with Bitcoin – and this is could be good for the crypto market, affirms the CEO and founder of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations.

News 1 week ago
Health 4.0 or the challenge of digitizing the health system for better patient care
Login

Health 4.0 or the challenge of digitising the health system for better patient care

Cellular rejuvenation, Artificial Intelligence to prevent data leakage or the use of Big Data for research will be some of the issues that will be addressed at the Healthcare & Life Sciences Forum of DES2022

News 1 week ago
Login

Transforming the delivery of support for tinnitus

Up to one in seven people are affected by tinnitus worldwide. With no cure, tinnitus is commonly left unmanaged or poorly managed, causing significant distress for those living with the condition. Tinnitus is the perception of noises in the head and/or ear which have no external source.

Startups 1 week ago
5 reason the Hustle Awards can't be missed!
Login

5 reason the Hustle Awards can't be missed!

The Hustle Awards are just around the corner. We are thrilled to let you know that this year the awards will be bigger, better, and most definitely entertaining.

News 1 week ago
VIRTUAL INITIATIVE RETURNS TO SUPPORT FINTECH STARTUPS AND SCALEUPS IN EUROPE TO CONNECT WITH INVESTORS AND PARTNERS
Login

Virtual Initiative Returns to support fintech startups and scaleups in europe to connect with investors and partners

A European tech initiative has returned in 2022 to support tech startups and scaleups access the UK, Ireland and Europe to better connect with investors and potential partners.

News 1 week ago
4/6
Login

How to improve your last-mile logistics?

Undelivered packages. Lost parcels. Delays. Everyone has been a victim of a flawed last-mile delivery at least once, and failed deliveries significantly affect customer experience. Today's article will help you improve your last-mile delivery and avoid unsatisfied customers.

Features 2 weeks ago
Login

The Rise of the Retail Investor: The Technology Transforming Investor Relations

Historically, larger institutions have held the keys to the investment kingdom. Banks, hedge funds and other financial heavyweights have long used exclusive access and knowledge to peer under the hoods of public companies, using their findings to inform their investment decisions. Meanwhile individual investors have been left with little power in the stock market, deprived of the access and insight required to compete and find an edge.

Features 2 weeks ago
Malaga and DES will mark the future of the technology sector in Spain
Login

Malaga and DES will mark the future of the technology sector in Spain

The creator of the Blue Economy concept, experts in genetic rejuvenation, or leaders in ecosystem development such as Jerome S. Engel or  Cristina Dolan, from MIT, some of the featured speakers of DES2022

News 2 weeks ago
Login

The common mistake of overlooking the value of investor knowledge

Knowledge is power. This well-known phrase is often underplayed in the business arena, with the adage ‘cash is king’ taking primacy. While cash is, of course, fundamental to business, knowledge can often elevate a business to the next level – something I’ve come across at Connectd with a number of startups. 

Funding 2 weeks ago
Login

Social mobility isn’t a nice to have: it’s vital to the progression of society

Social mobility affects us all. It covers all strata in society and does not just affect those typically seen as underprivileged. The family you were born into, where you come from, or the people you know shouldn’t be what shapes your life and prospects – but the reality is these things can still impact an individual’s progression in life and in the workplace as much as talent and skill.

Features 2 weeks ago
Login

Mounting pressure on crypto investors

Following a Freedom of Information request, HM Revenue & Customs is reported to be working alongside leading cryptocurrency exchange platforms in an attempt to gather personal information of users.

News 2 weeks ago
Login

MyMynd secures £650,000 for mental health intervention platform

MyMynd, the mental health platform for employees, has received £650,000 in pre-seed funding from investors including Triple Point Ventures and several angel investors including Andrew Nadin, Southeastern Grocer’s Chief Customer and Digital Officer; Maurice Abboudi, serial hospitality entrepreneur and investor on BBC 2’s ‘My Million Pound Menu’; and Will Jones, founder of online bookshop Wordery.

News 2 weeks ago
Login

ICO slash IT budget by over £1.2m following COVID pandemic

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the UK authority upholding information rights and data privacy, has revealed a slashing of their IT budget following the COVID-19 pandemic, according to official figures.

News 2 weeks ago
Login

Lightly secures $3m seed round to clean up data for machine learning

Machine learning is like software that is updated with data instead of code. Tech startup Lightly has taken on the mission to drive quality data into machine learning models to generate better outcomes.

News 2 weeks ago
Login

Wellbees receives $2.2m investment led by 212

Wellbees, the new generation employee wellbeing platform that is used by more than 100,000 employees in over 40 companies in 17 countries and recently launched into the UK, has now received $2.2m seed investment.

News 2 weeks ago
Login

Small business confidence remains strong as over 9 in 10 take action to combat cost of living crunch

A study from global technology platform, Intuit QuickBooks, has found that 83% of small-and medium sized businesses (SMBs) feel confident about their business performance over the next year, despite the cost of living crisis.

News 2 weeks ago
Login

Outfund raises £115M Series A, becoming the largest revenue-based finance provider in the UK, Spain and Australia

Outfund has committed to invest £500m of lending to ecommerce and subscription-based businesses in the next 12 months

News 2 weeks ago
Login

The startups tackling loneliness

One in four adults feel lonely. Loneliness can put adults at a greater risk of suffering from mental health problems down the line. This year, the focus for Mental Health Awareness Week is raising awareness of the impact of loneliness on mental health and how it can be addressed practically.

Startups 2 weeks ago
Login

Why employers should encourage a more holistic approach to work

As the hazy past of overworked individuals who barely got a well done from their Employer is slowly but surely fading out, people now want to feel recognised as individuals with personal needs within a professional setting.

News 2 weeks ago
Login

Shell leads UK as most valuable brand while exporters are booming

Shell (brand value up 13% to £36.5bn) remains the United Kingdom’s most valuable brand, according to a new report from brand valuation consultancy, Brand Finance.

News 2 weeks ago
Multicloud, data analytics and new hybrid work models: key challenges for CIOs
Login

Multicloud, data analytics and new hybrid work models: key challenges for CIOs

The Digital Business World Congress will analyse the change of role that CIOs are experiencing associated with the irruption of 4.0 technologies. Experts such as Alma Miller, with a long experience in the US market. And Cesar Camargo, advisor in computer modernisation, will discuss the success of the "Málaga Valley" as an epicenter of talent and digital development

News 2 weeks ago
Login

Two years on from the Bounce Back Loan Scheme

It comes as no surprise that startups have been among the hardest hit since COVID hit the world in 2019. According to new data from Muse Finance, the number of startups has decreased significantly from two million to just over one million due to business failures and fewer new corporations.

Startups 2 weeks ago
Login

Techstars London celebrates underrepresented founders in 2022 cohort

Techstars London has unveiled its 2022 cohort, with a major focus on supporting underrepresented founders. The latest cohort from the global accelerator is the most diverse in its London history. 

News 2 weeks ago
Login

Web 3.0, the Metaverse and the granular learning record

The notion that the pandemic shifted the needle when it comes to applying technology to learning is overblown. Yes, we adapted, but did we really innovate? In many cases, we took the static, traditional learning process and shoehorned it into an online format. Technological advances progress at breakneck speed, and yet learning is an area that is not even close to making the most of what technology has to offer. Why is it, when we have the world’s most powerful knowledge resource (the internet) at our fingertips, that we continue to apply 200-year old ideas to how we learn?

Features 2 weeks ago

Pagination

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • …
  • › ››
  • » Last »

Subscribe

logo

Get in Touch

  • Tell us about your startup
  • Advertising/Marketing Enquiry
  • Partnership Enquiry

Contact Us

Footer Menu 1

  • Articles
    • Brand
    • Diversity
    • Features
    • Funding
    • Q + A
    • Life
    • Series

Footer Menu 2

  • Events
    • All Events
  • Podcasts
    • All Podcasts

Footer Menu 3

  • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
  • Media Kit
    • Download

Footer Menu 4

  • Follow Us
    • LinkedIn
    • Twitter
    • Youtube
  • Archive
    • All Issues
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Startups Magazine. All rights reserved. c 2019. Company number is: 06755141