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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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

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

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 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

ABB announces winners of 2022 ABB Electrification Startup Challenge

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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. 

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?