Known for its rich industrial and shipbuilding heritage, in recent years Newcastle-upon-Tyne on the North East coast of England has emerged as a hub for technology, creative industries, and academic excellence. This has made it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and startups, especially in the energy and climate tech space, with Newcastle recently named as one of the best cities in Europe in 2023 for attracting foreign direct investment.
23.01.2024
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the efficiency of the working process within a team has a significant impact on the organisation’s overall success. Elkhan Shabanov, a CEO at Digicode, Americas, shares his thoughts about the importance of well-organised internal processes in achieving remarkable results for team members and clients by an innovative software development company.
19.01.2024
No business is immune from crisis, so business resilience needs to be a top priority for every company. But what can organisations do to withstand a crisis, respond well, and emerge stronger on the other side?
18.01.2024
I believe we’re going through a once-in-a-generational shift of how businesses grow. The 2010s were about short termism, left brain immediacy and logic. But we have just been through/are living through a generational shift in culture, business, and technology.
17.01.2024
The UK holds the coveted title of Europe’s top startup hub. We spoke to six French startups who shared what they learned from setting up shop in the UK
16.01.2024
Long occupying a role at the centre of the global maritime industry, Belfast has a long legacy of business and innovation.
13.01.2024
If you look at the world you see that one out of every seven persons has a disability. Some disabilities tend to be more visible than others in the form of allergies, mental health problems, walking disabilities, and other conditions. Others are more invisible to the common public, for example someone facing anxiety in ambient noise.
11.01.2024
If you and your teammates are to gain the habit of saying what you really think and feel when you work together, you need to build an atmosphere of trust.
05.01.2024
Law is one of many sectors that are undergoing rapid evolution and digitisation. Law firms have historically faced a barrage of complex challenges, from managing highly sensitive and convoluted cases to handling intricate business legalities, not to mention the processes of conveyancing, corporate handovers, employment contracts, and everything in between.
04.01.2024
As one third of the UK’s “golden triangle” – a cluster of innovation with Oxford and London – Cambridge has a long legacy as one of the UK’s most important cities in terms of education, innovation and trade.
19.12.2023
In a successful organisation, the right people are in the right place at the right time. They are energised by their work, recognised for their efforts, and support their colleagues to be at their very best. But in reality, this is rare.
18.12.2023
Conversations have always been at the very centre of business. As markets have evolved and the entire landscape of communication has changed, the importance of maintaining a line of conversation between your brand and your audience has remained a stable constant.
15.12.2023
Especially now, as we navigate economic and geopolitical uncertainty, fundraising can be a daunting endeavor. The turbulent news we are getting from various corners of the globe only adds up to immense pressures that are already squelching the venture capital sector, and further aggravates the dealmaking slump, even in Silicon Valley, where the frenzy is not what it used to be.
12.12.2023
It’s nearly Xmas o’clock, nearly the new year, that’ll be 2023 - done. Like many founders, many VCs won’t be switching off over the festive period. What we will be doing is plotting for the next rollercoaster phase of our new startup and investing world.
11.12.2023