The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced the return of the Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards for a second year. This year's event sees the introduction of five new categories and an enhanced prize package, aimed at recognising outstanding achievements in global trading.

Spendesk, the spend management platform for small and medium-sized businesses, has announced its collaboration with TravelPerk, the global player in travel management.

Aerospace Xelerated recently unveiled an innovative addition to its Boeing-led accelerator programme: the "always on" innovation model. This model aims to provide enhanced benefits and impacts to the startups, corporate, and government stakeholders involved.

I have spent 15 years working in sales, and I've seen the good, the bad and the ugly! Here, I share the sales mistake that I would say 99% of business owners, particularly women make when it comes to selling, especially when starting.

In today's fast-paced world, it's not uncommon to envy others' success. Seeing carefully chosen success stories on social media can sometimes leave us feeling inadequate.

If you’re a small business owner looking to take on a new commercial lease agreement, you may be stepping into a world that you know little about. A business tenancy is very different to a residential tenancy, and it’s vital that you understand your rights and obligations before you sign on the dotted line, otherwise you could leave your business at risk.

Photonic, a company in quantum computing, has successfully secured an investment of $100 million. The funding was contributed by a range of investors including the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), Microsoft Corporation, the UK government's National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF), Inovia Capital, and Amadeus Capital Partners. This investment elevates Photonic's total funding to $140 million.

Photonic, an innovator in quantum computing and networking platforms, has entered into a strategic collaboration with Microsoft. This partnership aims to advance quantum networking and bolster the global quantum ecosystem.

The UK Government has unveiled a £200 million investment in digital skills training, aimed at bolstering careers in sectors like digital technology, green energy, and construction.

Between July and September, the UK economy showed no growth compared to the preceding three months, despite a stronger performance in September, as reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Jitterbit recently disclosed findings from its comprehensive research titled 'Integrate to Scale: How Leading Emerging Enterprises are Automating Their Way to Success'.

WOLF Qanawat, the British audio entertainment communities app which I head up, recently launched its first customised AI Virtual Assistant, named Yasmine. The development marks a significant milestone for our UK-based startup, which has rapidly grown into one of the largest online communities for the Arabic-speaking market.

In October, the Accenture / S&P Global UK Business Outlook reported a decline in UK business confidence, reaching its lowest point this year. The net balance of firms anticipating growth over the next year dropped to +37%, a decrease from +40% in June and +43% in February.

GreyScout, a SaaS platform specialising in online brand protection, has secured a £3 million seed investment, bringing its total funding to £3.9 million.

By Lexi Martel, Co-Founder & CEO of DesDeck

In today’s digital environment, a great website is one of the most important ingredients of success. Your website is the face of your business, your shop window, and your catalogue, all rolled into one. Your website will say something about who you are, about your personality and values as a business. It is your chance to win the attention of your potential customers and convert their attention into sales.

By Lisa Logan, Partner, Corporate and Commercial/IP/IT at gunnercooke

Here are some top tips from Lisa Logan at gunnercooke, concerning the key legal issues for a startup business:

MAGIC AI is the UK’s first personal trainer that uses AI to track and train its users.

PES Technologies is developing an electronic nose designed to assess soil health, capable of delivering results to a farmer’s phone within five minutes.

London-based unicorn Wise, who are a big player in the modern money transfer market, have amassed a market cap of around £7 billion. The startup is continually proving to be a very financially healthy and profitable company that caught wind of the fintech movement. 

GoStudent launches GoStudent VR in the UK – an immersive, tutor-led, VR language learning platform that is set to transform how students engage with new languages.