For some business people, the opportunity to establish an overseas business is irresistible. Globalisation, increased online communication, the lure of international supply chains, and emerging markets are encouraging businesses from every industry to travel to foreign lands in search of new customer bases and better material sources.

Redesigning a website is one of the most challenging things you can do for your business. It's expensive, time-consuming, and requires some technical know-how if you want to achieve the best results. But don't worry. We've got some tips to help make the process easier and more successful.

Research from Barclaycard Payments – which processes £1 in every £3 spent on credit and debit cards in the UK – has found that cost of living increases are set to impact B2B subscriptions as nearly half (49%) are considering reducing the number of services they subscribe to, as they tackle rising costs.

iDenfy has announced a collaboration with Lloyd’s, the leading insurance and reinsurance marketplace. iDenfy selected the Technology Errors and Omissions Coverage insurance as well as the Cyber protection package to meet the highest security standards.

On the scaling up journey, too many business owners fall into the trap of being at the hub of everything– creating an ‘owner’s trap’ that can be difficult to break out of. 

With the rate of inflation soaring around the world, small businesses everywhere are facing a new kind of challenge – how they can best support employees through the cost-of-living crisis.

Working with the right partners can make the difference between success and failure in almost any scenario, but this is even more true when running an early-stage business.  As a founder, it is simply not possible to know everything that needs to be done and the best way to do it.

Iconic British menswear brand, T.M. Lewin, is ‘Back to Business’ following its official online relaunch which was announced just six weeks after the heritage brand secured a rescue deal with T.M. Lewin Shirtmaker Limited.

Twilio, the customer engagement platform, has released research that uncovers how older consumers are being left behind when businesses digitise their customer facing operations.

ST Engineering and Skyports have been working closely on a range of projects since 2021, including reservoir inspection operations and beyond visual line of sight ship-to-shore parcel deliveries.

An image of a plane making an attempt to take off just a few yards before the mountain edge has become a common representation of startups managing their financial runway to avoid going bust. 

Classrooms have moved beyond the clunky desktop computers and square televisions wheeled out on a trolley that were once the norm for students across the UK. The new standard is for classrooms to be tech-infused with tablets, interactive online courses and sometimes robots.

The average entrepreneur considers quitting 15 times while setting up a new business, but new research suggests the key to success is finding a tribe to cheer you on.

Storage is an essential factor in this age of digital technology. Many businesses have adopted the trend of storing data in a storage area network. This dedicated network comprising several storage devices allows multiple computers and servers to access shared storage. As a result, organisations can manage storage from a central place and apply data protection, security, and disaster recovery standards.

Companies are beginning to realise how important good food is in attracting talent and creating healthy workplaces that look after their employees. A recent study revealed two-thirds of respondents believe an organisation which prioritises their health and wellbeing would make them more likely to stay in their current role, so healthy food and beverage provisions should not be overlooked.

Stemming from the continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, and now the cost of living crisis, the Great Resignation is still a critical issue across numerous industries. Led principally by Generations Y and Z, employees have left their posts in droves for various reasons, from personal to political.

For the past 10 years, the Écho Touristique has been rewarding the companies and startups that create the most innovative concepts.

As a Branding Advisor for Virgin Startup, I often get questions from the business community. A recent question that came up was about team building and company culture.

Driven by the goods and services that address an increasing expectation, the anywhere economy is built upon solid foundations: anything, anytime, anywhere, all enabled by the Internet. After the traditional economy faltered during the pandemic, the anywhere economy surged. Companies like Zoom, Netflix and Amazon became providers of essential services for work, life and sanity.

The UK’s tech sector has become one of the standout industries of recent years. Despite the harsh impact of the global pandemic, which has slowed down the performance of most sectors, the UK tech industry is one that has remained resilient.