The New Disruptors
This year’s Startups 100 is packed with companies that are out to shake things up, and determined to drag entire sectors into the 21st century. Say hello to the new disruptors…
Technology needs
Small businesses and company owners rely on all sorts of technology now. Our business technology zone offers guides, case studies and product news to help every business select the right mix of hardware, software, business broadband and hosting, as well as showing you how to make the most of social media and mobile business apps to be more productive, work on the move, and save money.
From smartphones, laptops, PCs, tablets, printers, and backup drives to software for business email, documents, storage, IT security, conference calls, accounting software, or tools for your industry, we can help.
AI Startups and Future Tech: Black Mirror is Here
The Startups 100 this year features businesses that are bringing the future to your doorstep, read on to find out how AI is disrupting not just the economy, but the world over.…
Microsoft Office for Business
Find out more about Microsoft Office products, including in-depth reviews on the different packages available and a summary of the benefits for small businesses...…
The best small business apps of 2018 you should start using today
Business in the palm of your hand. But which apps can genuinely help your business to be more productive and grow?…
I’m starting a business – do I need to worry about insurance?
Gerry Donnachie, who heads up the business underwriting team at AXA Insurance, answers your insurance dilemmas. This time: which insurance products does your start-up need?…
How technology can make flexible working and remote teams a success for your small business
Flexible working and the option to work from anywhere are becoming increasingly important. Tools such as Office 365 Business are vital for managing remote teams…
How to start a retail business from home: Business insurance
Gerry Donnachie, who heads up the business underwriting team at AXA Insurance, answers your insurance dilemmas – this month he’s tackling business contents insurance…
Help! I need public liability insurance but don’t know where to start
Gerry Donnachie, who heads up the small business underwriting team at AXA Insurance, answers your business insurance dilemmas…
I’m a self-employed stylist about to open a hair salon, what hairdressing insurance do I need?
Gerry Donnachie, who heads up the underwriting team at AXA Business Insurance, answers your business insurance dilemmas…
These 6 fintech companies are paving the way for the UK’s digital future
The UK is a hotbed of innovative financial technology talent. We look at some of the hottest fintech start-ups that you need to know - including Starling Bank, Habito and Flux…
Tech Pitch: ImpactVision
The co-founder of the start-up transforming food inspection offers a quick glimpse into tech innovation, investment, and involvement with Rabobank's FoodBytes! competition…
My business is entirely digital and I work from home on my laptop – do I still need insurance?
Gerry Donnachie, who heads up the underwriting team at AXA Business Insurance, answers your business insurance dilemmas…
Why a cloud-based virtual desktop is good for your small business
A virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) gives you and your team a flexible way to access your workstation operating systems and applications…
Tech Pitch: giftwaffles.com
Like crowdfunding but for presents, this clever online platform enables friends, family and colleagues to collaborate, contribute money and order gift cards…
Tech Pitch: Nuvo
Offering mortgage search results alongside genuine tailored advice, this clever digital broker uses an AI chat bot to recommend the best deal for free…
Tech Pitch: CapitalRise
Opening new doors to property investors, this start-up enables people to invest as little as £1,000 in some of central London's finest developments…
Allen & Overy launches innovation hub for legaltech, regtech and dealtech start-ups
Applications are now open for Fuse, a five month London-based accelerator designed for both early-stage businesses as well as more mature companies…
Tech Pitch: Snizl
Facebook says posts from businesses who don't pay for advertising will soon stop appearing in customers' news feeds - but this start-up has a solution...…
Tech Pitch: Andiamo
Inspired by the life of their late disabled son, Naveed and Samiya Parvez's life-changing start-up builds custom medical devices which help children walk…
Tech Pitch: Motus Innovations
Specialising in robotics that help stroke sufferers recover the use of their limbs, Startups' meets the brains behind this cutting-edge business...…