Small businesses hire on average three unsuitable candidates a year with poor soft skills the biggest cause of mismatch, according to new research from global hiring platform Indeed. 

Technology industry leaders will gather in Parliament this month to discuss the future of the UK’s digital economy.

Amazon research shows investors reward startups with a firm commitment to sustainability – with more than half of UK investors declining a startup investment opportunity in the last 12 months due to concerns about a company’s sustainability credentials. The news comes as eight startups from the UK are unveiled as participants in the second Amazon Sustainability Accelerator.

Despite a rise in activity in the construction sector, a wave of strikes impacted the public sector and negated a comeback in consumer spending, causing Britain's economy to stagnate in February.

Huckletree, an independent workspace accelerator and innovation hub, has announced the opening of the Huckletree Innovation Lab at Regent’s University London this September, in line with the start of the academic year. The partnership aims to provide university students with access to a creative and entrepreneurial environment, nurturing a culture of innovation and collaboration on campus.

Ambr, a burnout prevention software company, announced that it has successfully closed its $900,000 pre-seed funding round. The investment was led by Fuel Ventures, with participation from Pi Labs, APX VC, Plug & Play, Loyal VC and a number of strategic angels.

We know from our own research that first-party misuse is increasing dramatically. Two thirds of the merchants we surveyed as part of our last annual Chargeback Field Report said that they have seen first-party misuse rise by an average of 28%. Every chargeback dispute can cost a company 2.5x the cost of the initial transaction and can necessitate companies setting up departments solely dedicated to recovering funds lost to chargebacks.

Fiverr the company that is revolutionising how the world works together, is introducing Fiverr Enterprise, formerly Stoke Talent.

Sustainability management and ESG reporting platform FuturePlus has closed an up-round of £750,000 with further investments from Two Magnolias, Vala Capital and HNW individuals and family offices. Funds raised will secure FuturePlus’ position as one of the hottest sustainability management and ESG reporting platforms since its launch in February 2022.

DocuSign has released findings from a new report, “Unlocking the potential of the anywhere economy,” that examines the opportunities and challenges the anywhere economy brings to people, businesses and countries. The findings of the report reveal we have entered an era that is poised for considerable business growth and the potential to experience new levels of productivity.

ViennaUP’23 is a decentralised community-driven festival blooming in the heart of Europe. Initiated by the Vienna Business Agency, this exciting adventure connects startup ecosystems, businesses, founders, investors, tech enthusiasts, creatives, and visionaries.

The so-called Great Resignation that employers have had to face in recent years looks set to continue in 2023, with the current economic backdrop only adding fuel to the fire as individuals weigh up their options. MHR believes that the success or failure of a business depends on its people and so it is critical that businesses try to buck this trend and retain their top talent.

Businesses worldwide are embracing the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to provide personalised customer experiences, but customers remain cynical. That’s according to the fourth annual State of Personalisation Report from Twilio, the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for today’s leading brands.

British businesses are ambitious for international growth and see exporting as key to their success, according to new research released from Alibaba Group, in partnership with Institute of Export and International Trade.

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has predicted that 44% of worker’s core skills will change in the next five years, with analytical thinking, creative thinking, AI and big data set to become the most in-demand skills. 

Navigating the business world as a startup is difficult. You’re pitted against competitors who have been established for years - potentially even decades - and it’s likely that your market is pretty busy already. To find your feet in such a fast-paced environment, you need to be ready to innovate.

The feel-good PR agency reveals that Brits are working 94 fewer hours annually than 30 years ago. This suggests that employees are prioritising work-life balance and their personal happiness over working long hours.

Research from smart money app Plum has revealed an ambitious generation of women who anticipate becoming ISA millionaires one day.

The everywoman Entrepreneur Awards, the UK’s longest-running recognition programme for women in business, is now accepting nominations until 12th June 2023.

At a time when many startups struggle to attract any funding, I managed to raise $1.5M with an idea.