Over the past decade or so, a robust workplace mental health policy has shifted decidedly from a nice to have, to a must have for all businesses. This is not purely a product of the social values of the day dictating the way we work, but a sign that increased understanding of mental health has made this a simple business decision. We now know that the lack of an effective mental health provision costs businesses billions. Sarah Carter, Head of Account Management at Onebright, discusses the cost of getting workplace mental health wrong.

James McPherson, a 25-year-old entrepreneur from Bournemouth, has soared to new heights with the support of two SWEF enterprise grants from the Dorset Community Foundation.

Reboxed, a circular economy startup, has launched ReboxedOS, a comprehensive platform designed to simplify and accelerate the recommerce of consumer electronics. The platform enables brands to quickly establish and scale co-branded resale, trade-in, and recycling programmes, boosting both revenue and sustainability efforts.

For many startup founders, there is a cherished figure in mind that they aspire to see in their business market capitalisation. In order to achieve it, the founder must understand how to evaluate their company and what actions the startup needs to take on an annual basis. Properly calculating company value helps not only during its sale, purchase or investment attraction but also to determine its current capabilities and create a growth strategy.

British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch is one of six tourists missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Italy.

Entrepreneurship can be a challenging and often lonely journey. Recently, solo founders have been speaking out about the loneliness they have felt while going it alone, and mentorship can be a great step in helping founders overcome this loneliness. 

This World Entrepreneurs’ Day, innovation leads from four UK train operators currently spearheading the ‘Future Labs’ accelerator share their advice for entrepreneurs.

Regulation plays a critical role in shaping the fintech landscape. From Consumer Duty and FCA annual risk reporting to APP fraud, the tectonic plates of the sector are shifting and whether you consider these regulations as benefiting or hindering the industry, businesses are struggling to keep up. 

Navigating the financial challenges of a startup can be daunting, particularly in today’s uncertain business environment. With England and Wales recording the second-highest number of company insolvencies this summer since 2009, the stakes are high for entrepreneurs, who work tirelessly to build momentum while carefully managing their investment.

Small businesses are gaining traction with a positive growth outlook for the coming year. According to the latest Enterprise Nation Small Business Barometer, 20% of small businesses are now gearing up to revive their growth strategies, marking a seven-percentage point increase compared to last year.

Edinburgh-based B2B SaaS provider Administrate, specialising in learning and training management software, has successfully raised £3.05 million in a new funding round. The Investment Fund for Scotland, Equity Finance, managed by Maven Capital Partners and delivered by the British Business Bank, contributed £1 million. The round also saw continued backing from existing investors Mercia and Archangels.

Between 16-18 October 2024, Blue Earth Summit will land in London with an action led schedule and a mission led manifesto: Inspire. Connect. Act.

UK tech scaleups now have access to invaluable insights into the most sought-after technologies in the APAC region, thanks to a newly launched online library from the UK-APAC Tech Growth Programme. This resource features a collection of free workshops and detailed reports designed to help UK businesses make their first foray into this dynamic market.

A recent report by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD) has revealed that sick days at work have reached their highest level in ten years. The average number of sick days taken by employees in the past year rose to nearly eight, up from 5.8 days prior to the pandemic.

Andrew Moss, corporate partner at DSG Chartered Accountants, explores the benefits of choosing a compatible accountant early in your business journey, and explains why building a long-term relationship can be the key to success later down the line.

A new report from AND Digital reveals that 78% of women leaders in technology roles feel they have succeeded in their careers, with confidence increasing with age. The "Rewards & Resilience" report, which surveyed over 200 women leaders in tech, highlights both the triumphs and challenges faced by women in the industry.

It’s official. According to the UK’s Hybrid Work Commission Report, hybrid working is here to stay. What was once a ‘nice to have’ perk for the senior team is now an expectation for many employees, which is reflected in Gartner’s prediction that 39% of global knowledge workers would be practicing hybrid working by the end of that year.

AI startup Exists has launched a Text-to-Game platform that empowers anyone to create sophisticated 3D games in just minutes. With no need for coding expertise, users can generate fully-realised game worlds using simple text prompts.

After all the headlines we have read about how amazing artificial intelligence (AI) is and how businesses would literally stagnate if they didn’t have it, it was interesting to read this article in Forbes, who suggest that AI stock is showing “bubble”-like tendencies and may soon experience a sharp correction as businesses struggle to operationalise AI. So, should we write off AI? Maybe not. 

Zoom has launched a new single-use webinar service, capable of accommodating up to 1 million participants. Expanding beyond its existing monthly and annual webinar subscriptions, Zoom now provides flexible options tailored to larger audiences.