The future will be challenging for UK tech, but this is how the sector can succeed
From London Tech Week 2018, Russ Shaw shares his key takeaways from the festival and what the future looks like for Britain's tech businesses...…
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Bridging the technology skills gap: How London can gain one million tech workers by 2023
In his next blog for London Tech Week 2018, TLA founder Russ Shaw explains how the UK tech sector can attract talent and increase its diversity…
Saving the UK high street: It’s time to embrace the retailtech revolution
Blogging from London Tech Week 2018, Russ Shaw says tech is "the solution that will reinvigorate UK retail" after House of Fraser announces 31 closures…
London Tech Week 2018: How the UK’s booming tech sector can prosper post-Brexit
Blogging daily from London Tech Week 2018, Tech London Advocates founder Russ Shaw talks visas, global technology hubs and collaborating with China...…
There are new conditions for SEIS and EIS advance assurance applications
Start-ups now have to prove to HMRC they are already in investment talks to be eligible for advance assurance…
London Tech Week 2018: The key events, debates and opportunities
As LTW kicks off, Russ Shaw of Tech London Advocates returns to Startups with daily blogs from the festival, starting with an overview of the week ahead…
The 9 things you should probably do during the World Cup as a small business owner
With the Three Lions ready and roaring for Russia, read our guide to ensure your staff remain productive throughout the tournament…
Why you should have a flexible business strategy
Worth Capital's Matthew Cushen explains why reviewing your business strategy priorities is vital to ensure the best outcomes…
Here’s how long it took 34 of the UK’s most successful entrepreneurs to get rich
Featuring Levi Roots, Richard Branson, and Sarah Willingham, find out how old entrepreneurs were when they made their first million and why it’s never too early - or too late - to realise your business dreams…
Obsess over meeting customer needs not the product
Worth Capital’s Matthew Cushen says firms that can show a clear market need for their product and the scope to scale are most attractive to investors…
Why 2018 is the perfect time to start a business in the UK
Famous entrepreneurs from Touker Suleyman to Liz Earle MBE share why the UK offers a vibrant start-up landscape, from funding to a culture of innovation…
UK’s young entrepreneurs share lessons learnt on their journey to business growth
With the number of millennial founders rising, The Office Group has rounded up four young CEOs to find out their best advice for starting a business…
The small business world reacts to the Spring Statement 2018
The government recently made several key business announcements. Read up on the policies, and entrepreneurs' reactions, here…
Crowdfunding a start-up: The benefits and drawbacks
Co-founder of Worth Capital, Matthew Cushen, discusses the four things that founders should consider when deciding whether to crowdfund a start-up...…
Small businesses explain what attracted them to the Manchester start-up scene
Not sure where to start a business or where to relocate to? Manchester start-ups at WeWork’s new co-work office reveal what makes the city so great…
Life after acquisition: Celebrating one year since Startups.co.uk was acquired
In February 2017 MVF acquired Startups.co.uk. Here, projects editor Megan Dunsby discusses the business’ evolution and her own journey from scepticism to optimism…
Why should start-ups enter the Startups 100 2018 index?
"To be considered one of Britain's most exciting and disruptive start-ups is a massive achievement" - Startups 100 2016 alumni…
8 famous UK entrepreneurs who made a weird career change that paid off
If you’re scared to leave employment to start a business or think your job hasn’t equipped you for entrepreneurship then let these stories of famous founders’ career changes inspire you……
Today’s obsession with innovation: The upside and the downside
Matthew Cushen, co-founder of Worth Capital, says being innovative attracts listings and customers - but boosts pressure when it comes to keeping them…
How to deal with seasonal spikes in customer demand for Valentine’s Day
We speak to a florist, a chocolatier, a jewellery business, and a dating agency to find out how they cope with being seasonal businesses…