Founder of threesome app refuses to be dominated by Tinder lawsuit
3nder – the app for people looking for threesomes – has come under legal fire from Tinder, which claims the names of the services will confuse consumers, but the former’s founder has hit back and refuses to be dominated by the online dating giant.
The customer relationship in numbers – Three top tips to perfecting your partnerships
With 14 years experience in the technology sector, I often get asked what the most valuable thing I’ve learnt is. My answer never changes – getting to grips with the business/customer relationship.
Boards need to foster a straight-talking, quick-acting environment
Boards that are willing to take a proactive and bold response can crystallise that rarest outcome of a crisis: an opportunity.
Private jet firm founded by ex-fighter pilot wins $8m investment
Octopus Ventures has a led an $8m investment in Stratajet, a private jet booking platform launched by a former fighter pilot, with contributions from existing investors Playfair Capital and JamJar Investments – the latter of which was created by the founders of Innocent Drinks.
The implications of TTIP for US and UK business and the likely effect of Brexit
The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) would establish a more robust trade and investment relationship than that which currently exists between the world’s two largest economies.
Find out what 1,864 finance directors really think about the economy and suppliers
The annual FDs’ Satisfaction Survey, held by Real Business alongside The FD Surgery conference, has once again showcased what finance directors and CFOs through the country are really thinking.
Bricks and mortar stores can future-proof business and avoid darkness of closure
Retail has undergone some of the most significant changes in the sector’s recent history. With the news of high street retailer British Homes Stores (BHS) filing for administration and House of Fraser now seeing a third of their sales being driven by ecommerce, retail is facing its biggest crossroads since the rise of the internet.
Thought accountants were boring? This one is disrupting the music industry
Designed with independent artists who want more control over the ownership of their music in mind, a new funding model is trying to shake-up the music industry. And given that British artists contribute over £4bn to the economy each year, the disruptive potential is not to be sneered at.
It’s time for businesses to truly embrace the mobile revolution
Mobile presents an unparalleled opportunity for businesses to hold one-to-one conversations with customers anytime, anywhere – but until now this hasn’t been optimised by companies effectively.
Charlie Mullins: SME public sector contracts are too few and mired in red tape
In the face of the toughest economic storm in modern history, the government has created an environment that has allowed small and medium-sized businesses to be established and flourish. However, it appears it hasn’t been feeding SMEs from its own table as much as it could.
30 Digital Champions: Northern Powerhouse barbecue chain inspired by taste of Texas
As we get towards the end of our 30 Digital Champions countdown, we’ve sunk our teeth into Smoke BBQ – a growing restaurant chain bringing the taste of authentic Texan cuisine to northern England.