A collaborative book written by members of the Women’s Business Network (WBN), The Women’s Business Network Guide to Becoming a Successful Entrepreneur, were shortlisted as a finalist in the “Start Up/Scale Up” category at the 2024 Business Book Awards, a prestigious competition open to a national and international audience. Out of 300 entries, the WBN guide was one of only three self-published books to make it to the finals—a remarkable achievement for a first-time collaboration by a group of 20 female entrepreneurs. The awards ceremony took place last Thursday at The Drum Conference Space in Wembley, London, where the WBN…
Author: Greg Robinson
In the fast-evolving world of digital marketing, big data has become a game-changer. It helps marketers uncover trends, understand customer preferences, and predict behavior patterns. These insights allow companies to fine-tune their marketing strategies, improve customer experiences, optimize spending, and, ultimately, convert more leads into loyal customers. But with the ever-increasing reliance on data comes a major downside—privacy concerns. The massive amount of sensitive information now available has made users more cautious about sharing their data. This growing awareness of privacy issues has shifted the dynamics of digital marketing, compelling businesses to rethink their strategies. The Multifaceted Privacy Challenge The…
Remaining competitive is proving increasingly challenging, especially in today’s fast-paced and dynamic market landscape. Rolf Whiteman, Sales Director at Harrison provides some insight in to how businesses can adapt to changes in the market and remain competitive. Regardless of company size, businesses must embrace change both at industry level and on an individual scale. While small to medium sized enterprises may be disadvantaged in terms of funding and budget, compared to larger players, standing out in the market extends beyond big moves. Small, localised adjustments can be just as crucial in remaining individual, targeting the right audience and driving evolution.…
Two vital tax efficient schemes for UK start-ups have been extended for ten more years, which may take the sting out of potential Capital Gains Tax (CGT) rises in the Budget, say leading audit, tax and business advisory firm, Blick Rothenberg. Simon Gleeson, a Partner at the firm, said: “The announcement that the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Venture Capital Trust (VCT) scheme will be extended by ten years to 5th April 2035 is a huge relief for UK start-ups. These schemes are vital for raising the capital they need to survive.” He added: “Given that increases in CGT…
Pamela Gellatly, Strategic Development Director, HCML provides our readers with some advice on what employers need to do to prioritise employee wellbeingand shares tips on how spot the key signs of burnout, how to reduce absence and how to help employees better manage workloads and stress. As September brings a return to normality with children going back to school, many will be returning to work following time off for holidays or other activities. This group of individuals may be coming back to work refreshed and well-rested after their annual leave. But for those who were left manning the fort, the last…
Pioneering AI company Engine, has launched Bid Writer, a revolutionary AI-powered tool which is designed to help businesses create proposal responses. Headquartered in London, Engine specialises in building custom AI solutions known as ‘knowledge engines’, through which clients can instantly access the benefits of top-tier natural language AI without exposing their data or relying on unreliable online information. Trained on an organisation’s previous bids, case studies, and sales material via retrieval augmented generative (RAG) AI, Bid Writer makes time consuming and complex business proposals a thing of the past, creating tailored responses in a client’s inhouse style within seconds. Engine is confident Bid Writer will be well received…
Shape the Future Now — this is the slogan for the largest event in Europe dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises. The 14th European Congress of SMEs will take place on 29–30 October 2024 at the International Congress Centre in Katowice. The Congress is designed for entrepreneurs, featuring leading experts and practitioners. Discussions and debates with representatives from the European Parliament, top government officials, ministries, and agencies will be organised specifically for entrepreneurs. Since 2011, the Congress has been a source of inspiration, networking, and knowledge sharing. At last year’s event, nearly 6,500 participants attended, including 24 foreign delegations. Over…
New research from Bupa highlights a UK knowledge gap between dental health and its connection to physical & mental wellbeing, and why workplace benefits can help improve the nation’s health Two in three (65%) 18 – 34-year-olds admit they know more about their mental health than their dental health, according to new research from Bupa – with 19% of this age group acknowledging they did not know there was any connection between oral health and mental wellbeing. In fact, just 13% of all Brits felt they are better informed about their dental health than their mental health, a knowledge gap…
Kyle Eaton, money.co.uk business insurance expert, says: “If you have any employees, there’s a good chance at some point that at least one of them will pop in a request to change their contract terms around when and where they work. Since Covid-19 and the change to the status quo of 9-5 in the office – regulations around flexible working requests have needed to keep up with workers’ wishes. Gone are the days of rigid working hours that are seemingly non-negotiable. You’ll want to keep up with changing trends if you want to retain staff, and you’ll need to get your head…
Fintech rebel shatters lending norms on first anniversary, offering up to £350,000 unsecured credit without personal guarantees. Multifi is marking its first anniversary by declaring an all-out war on personal guarantees. The fintech maverick is breaking free from the constraints of traditional lending, offering SMEs up to £350,000 in unsecured credit without demanding personal guarantees from business owners. “For too long, SMEs have been held hostage by archaic lending practices that put their assets on the line,” says Rob Keown-Boyd, CEO of multifi. “No more personal guarantees, no more risking your home to grow your business. multifi is setting SMEs…