It’s virtually impossible to hire experienced female developers – or, that’s what I’d let myself believe. Just as the tech industry needs to hang its head in shame with regard to its championing of gender diversity, I’m prepared to say I too have failed miserably – but I no longer buy the excuses we all allow ourselves.
24.11.2021
As part of our new quickfire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Jesus Agudo, founder at Spot On, about creating a business tailored towards hospitality during the industry's crisis in the pandemic.
24.11.2021
As remote working increasingly becomes the norm for many companies, employers need to ensure they are aware and proactive on the set of tax-related challenges this new approach creates. According to a recent study from XpertHR, 97% of UK firms have gone hybrid.
23.11.2021
In over 20 years of doling out startup advice, I try really hard not to tell people when to raise money and from whom. But I have no problem jumping into the “why.”
23.11.2021
When starting a business, you make a huge number of decisions, on everything from office location to company branding. With so many things to think about, founders and business leaders might overlook some of the fundamental steps around employment.
23.11.2021
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about the Great Resignation, who's quitting, and how workers can still reset their working habits if they don't want to quit
22.11.2021
The awards recognised the ambition, tenacity and innovation of the six winners who supported their communities, tackled the climate crisis and nurtured the Franco-British relationship in a turbulent year.
22.11.2021
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Sarah Barber, CEO at Jenson Funding Partners.
22.11.2021
Google has introduced features to Maps, Search, Travel and Nest that enable users to improve their sustainability. Google Maps now shows the least carbon-intensive car route by default; travel searches bring up the carbon emissions details of each flight and hotel option; and shopping searches for energy-intensive products highlight the most sustainable options while vehicle searches will promote EVs.
22.11.2021
New research by iStock has found that supporting the environment and supporting the local economy are linked for many UK consumers who are choosing to shop smarter than ever before.
22.11.2021
Visual content is pivotal to your success on social media. Creating content that fans enjoy interacting with makes your brand more memorable and increases the possibility of your audience sharing the content and expanding its reach.
20.11.2021
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
19.11.2021
In the work Aimava has been doing with leading startups, researchers and investors we are seeing quantum commercialisation stepping from point solutions and processes to system integrations of quantum along Innovative new value chains.
19.11.2021
Psychedelics have always occupied an awkward position in our society, both at the forefront of our culture and simultaneously thrust into the periphery.
19.11.2021