Launching a startup is one of the most challenging steps you’re going to take in your professional life. But it will be worth it if you play your cards right. Without a doubt, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on the way SMBs operate, but as a startup you need to consider many other challenges that lie between you and long-term success.

In the new digital economy, the rapid growth of cloud software is hardly surprising. In the aftershock of the pandemic, as hybrid working practices remain as prevalent as ever, companies face a critical need to enable staff to access data safely, without necessarily needing to return to the office. Elsewhere, organisations will be looking to cut costs, and store information safely with additional flexibility.

Sufferers of chronic illness or those with disabilities are afforded a fair level of protection in the workplace under UK employment law. But can the same be said about women going through the menopause, a proportion of whom will endure a number of debilitating and severe symptoms?

We all have a personal favourite when it comes to a pet, some are dog people while others love cats.

Startups Magazine caught up with Tarryn Gorre, Co-Founder and CEO of Kafoodle. 

The UK is a key driver in the rapid growth of the global healthcare industry.

More than one in four use social media to learn about personal finance, as younger generations hunger for financial control

Entrepreneur Seminar survey reveals that post-pandemic job dissatisfaction is driving an unprecedented spike in start-ups 

KaiOS Technologies, have announced a new partnership with Ding to provide airtime requests and mobile top-up service to their users

NOS 5G Fund, created by NOS and managed by Armilar Venture Partners, and Triple Point Ventures, have co-invested €4.4m in digital health startup knok.

Plymouth Startup Weekend Marine Edition took place between 12th-14th November. The event was led by the University of Plymouth and supported by the local business community as part of the iMayflower project.

lool III will double down on value creation with former Skype Business Development Head Tony Saigh’s promotion to Partner

As a digital layer continues to be applied across everything we do, the world we are living in will seem to get smaller. Boundaries and borders and even language hurdles will be broken down via this new digital world and time zones and currencies will become less important.

Technology never stands still. Anyone running a company has to accept this fundamental truth if they want to stay on top of cyber threats and run their business as securely as possible. New products emerge, workflows develop, and habits evolve along with them.

Over the last 10 years we've gone from being a £500 startup with myself and my wife trading from our spare bedroom at home, to a business worth hundreds of millions, employing nearly a hundred people globally and having one of the best selling chocolate bars in the UK. 

Step Conference celebrates a decade with a back in-person edition in February 2022

This is the networking event of the year, bringing the entire tech startup community under one roof to celebrate the very best of the industry. Taking place at the Steel Yard, London on the 21 July 2022 – this is not to be missed! 

It used to be that the classier, bulkier and more luxurious the packaging, the more appealing the brand. Thankfully, consumer mindset is changing and adapting to help protect the planet and reduce extreme amounts of waste.

If you’ve stumbled upon this article then the chances are, you’re on the cusp of submitting your very first tax return, with an impending HMRC deadline looming over you. Don’t worry if you’re feeling a little lost and confused at this point - you certainly aren’t alone. Tax returns are confusing, so we’re here with a whistle-stop step-by-step on how to complete your tax return.

It is no secret that the global pandemic has shifted consumer spending habits, with more and more people opting to shop online. What is different about this shift however, is where people are buying from. With the number of social media platforms available today, it should come as no surprise that there has been an increase in purchasing directly from these sites. According to research, social commerce sales will continue to rise by 35.8% by the end of 2021. Despite this, many businesses have failed to recognise how impactful price optimisation can be on social commerce, and if used correctly, how it can help retailers capitalise on the increasing popularity of social commerce.