How Active Hound survived an intellectual property scare
A dog is man’s best friend, so the saying goes, particularly when it comes to inspiring business ideas.
Never take your finger off marketing: Surviving a rollercoaster Brexit ride
Brexit uncertainty and a demerger had Anthony Main, co-founder of York-based mobile app agency The Distance, let go of most of his staff. We found out why marketing played a crucial role in getting the company back on track.
This £780 million investment will support innovators across the country
While catapult centres have already fuelled innovation across the UK, the government hopes its recent investment will give more business owners the tools to grow and actualise ideas.
Big and bold: Why Brits find US logos more attractive
It might not please little Englanders, but the UK’s favourite business logos actually come from across the pond. Here’s why.
Widening pensions saving gap between men and women shouldn’t be ignored
Research has found that women don’t always pay into their pension pots. So, maybe its time bosses be more vocal why saving money is of importance.
Prezola: The wedding gift company inspired by wine and China dolls
Inspiration to begin a business comes from many places. For online wedding gift list business Prezola it all started with an unwelcome China doll.
Inclusion Matters: The workforce does not reflect the UK’s wider population
The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council is ploughing £5.5 million of funding into 11 university projects to improve equality and diversity in the sector.
Cyber security awareness should be part of the onboarding process
SMEs should make cyber security part of every new employee’s onboarding process to fight the threat from ever sophisticated hackers.
“Step up your game”: Invest in skills and support to help employees with mental health problems
It is becoming more crucial for business leaders to pay close attention to the health and wellbeing of their employees.
Why the South West will become a hotspot for the UK’s nuclear sector
South West companies are about to go to nuclear after a multi-billion deal with French group Nucleopolis to grow the industry was sealed.
Scottish businesses blame Brexit uncertainty for hiring struggles
According to a new survey from the Fraser of Allander Institute, the economic research think tank at the University of Strathclyde, 33% of Scottish firms believe Brexit has had a negative impact on investment and recruitment.
R&D investment has become a high priority for foreign-owned UK businesses
The number of foreign-owned UK businesses investing in research and development has doubled in the last decade. But concerns have been raised that Brexit could see those numbers soon reverse.