Nearly two thirds (63%) of employers say they offer early parenthood support, according to research from Peppy, leaving those employers who don’t, extremely vulnerable to losing staff to other more family-friendly organisations at the point their staff become parents.

In today’s business world, it’s not just what you know but who you know (and who knows you) that matters. In the past, this used to refer to the closed shop of the old boy’s network. Now, thankfully, that’s no longer the case - at least for the most part. One of the key reasons for this is the internet or, more precisely, social network sites and more precisely still – LinkedIn.

Hybrid working is being adopted by businesses all over the world and equally, is becoming an expectation of employees looking for a new job. What was initially a strategy to keep people safe has now become a highly-sought norm that has revolutionised the workplace forever.

As the years go by, technology continues to advance at a steady pace. From initial trials of self-driving vehicles to sophisticated mobile phones with endless features, we are living in an increasingly futuristic world. On one side, the constant growth in innovation may excite the younger generations, who are used to handling digital devices from an early age. On the other, the older population may feel somewhat intimidated by the continuous rollout of new technologies.

Did you know, 85% of social media marketers anticipate incorporating new technologies like Virtual Reality, the Metaverse, Cryptocurrencies, and NFTs into their social media strategy within the next year? This is according to Sprout Social’s UK & Ireland Index 2022 released last week.

Award-winning entrepreneur and former Ambassador for Entrepreneurship in the UK, Gerard Jones has launched a digital coach education platform ULearnbly.com which offers online sports coaching courses, mentoring services and exclusive insight interviews to sports coaches across all levels around the world.

Given the strong economic barriers to entry in the pharmaceutical sector for new companies, the issuance of K2Z is a step to be able to advance in the project of the fight against cancer from precision medicine and AI. The K2Z Utility Token project is supported by the democratization of its industrial property in NTF format and by a management and research team of international relevance

Over the last few weeks, we have had the opportunity to speak with tens of startup founders and investors as part of our Private Beta launch for Truealpha.

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.