Why project management means success Effective project management is as business critical for a startup as securing funding, hiring the right talent, and marketing yourself efficiently. Its importance cannot be understated: project management is a tool for streamlining decision making and team productivity, both of which are essential in the early stages of your startup […]
Why motivated workers work The traditional workplace model is changing. With the economy shifting from established corporations to a culture of start-ups and leaner companies, it’s important to recognise the ways in which we work differently in these newer, more experimental spaces. Employee relations, peer rapport, and good communication across the hierarchy: skills essential for […]
There’s a decent argument to be made that being aggressive is a crucial quality for a startup. A ‘small fish’ trying to make it in a sea of big corporates might need its key people to take a ruthless attitude. Sometimes you need to show the world what you’ve got and refuse to take ‘no’ […]
London still leads the pack when it comes to the best UK destination for ambitious startups, but Bristol is hot on its heels in terms of infrastructure, variety and quality of life With average office space costs in the capital nearing £10,000 a year per employee, ambitious UK startups are increasingly looking for an alternative […]
The UK is quickly establishing itself as a global leader in entrepreneurial growth, despite uncertainty after the much-discussed ramifications of the Brexit vote. In 2017, the UK was ranked eighth in the world for fostering entrepreneurship opportunities according to the Global Entrepreneurship Index. And with the UK startup scene growing by the minute, 2018 is […]
The UK’s startup revolution shows no signs of faltering, with cities from Bristol to London becoming global hotspots for fledgling businesses. With innovative new companies setting up shop across the UK, our research shows that the startup scene in the UK is alive and kicking. With this in mind, we’ve picked five exciting startups that […]
Starting a business can be one of the most exciting – and challenging – times of your life. Suddenly you’re immersed in a whole new world of business plans, financing, marketing and more – so it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. To help make the transition that little bit easier, we’ve outlined eight important questions […]
Thinking of starting up your own business? Most of us have thought about leaving behind the 9-to-5 lifestyle in favour of bringing our long-lived business idea to life – but in reality, very few of us set the wheels in motion. If you’ve decided 2018 is the year to put your entrepreneurial mettle to the […]
We take a look at the startups and SMEs driving innovation across the UK, alongside the support networks that are inspiring regional entrepreneurial culture far beyond the capital’s boundaries Brighton Innovation is the watchword for the Brighton startup scene. The city is host to app makers and entrepreneurs looking to transform how things […]
London is undoubtedly the centre for new businesses in the UK. London’s ‘tech population’ is greater than that of Bristol, Bath, Manchester, and Leeds combined. However, the industry in the North is growing. According to Tech Nation, the digital tech economy is responsible for almost 300,000 jobs in the North. According to research from Stirling […]
