Company lifespan used to be 67 years. Now it’s just 14. What with COVID and the climate crisis, the times are a’changing fast - and businesses and employees will need to learn to unlearn quickly.
30.12.2020
Following an emissions blunder costing millions, and accusations of using illegally deforested leather, the UK’s largest car manufacturer is doubling down on its Destination Zero agenda. But as its new CEO gets comfortable, Jaguar Land Rover will have to move beyond greenwashing.
30.12.2020
Have you ever wondered how startups get into that awful spiral of haemorrhaging cash by selling their product for less than it costs to make it? It’s on purpose. And there’s a good reason for it. But it all starts with their initial approach to pricing.
29.12.2020
The need for clear and concise communication within businesses has never been more important. This year, the sheer quantity of information to pass on was extraordinary - employees needed to be kept abreast of the latest developments on remote working, the pandemic and Brexit uncertainty, as well as the everyday updates as businesses navigate changing landscapes.
29.12.2020
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This Monday, to conclude ur holiday reading list, we're highlighting some of the best pieces we've read on the topic of startups and business in 2020.
28.12.2020
Every week, Maddyness brings you MaddyCrowd, revealing our selection of projects available on crowdfunding platforms. Here's this week's selection.
26.12.2020
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a final recap of investments in this last week of 2021.
25.12.2020
Veganism, vegetarianism and flexitarianism are all on the rise, and the plant-based food market is expected to be worth $74.2B by 2027. Big brands are investing in their vegan offering - and innovative small players like the Tasty No Dairy vegan bakery are making sure we can eat ethically without compromising on taste.
25.12.2020
A special Christmas edition of NOTWICS Connecting People showcases 5 of the best startups offering clever technologies and targeted, successful solutions both for now and the future.
25.12.2020
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. Today, we're highlighting some of the best pieces we've read on the topic of ESG and social impact in 2020. Watch out for the final instalment of our holiday reading list coming soon.
25.12.2020
A healthtech platform has raised £825,000 investment from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is managed by Mercia and part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund, to support its continued growth.
24.12.2020
Maddyness is collaborating with environmental publication Ours to Save, whose latest podcast episode, 'Cities in crisis: towards greener urban planning', is on Spotify now. To mark this, we investigate how the winner of the 2020 World Smart City Awards, Shanghai, is harnessing technology to meet emissions targets.
24.12.2020
To conclude our four-week holiday series and a terrible 2020, Caroline Franczia, Founder of Uppercut First and fan of pop culture, takes you to the deep end: objections and rejections. There is no greater force than love to fight them both. Caroline finds support in the famous Christmas movie Love Actually. Let’s ‘get the shit kicked out of us by love!'
24.12.2020
CUBE Founder and CEO Ben Richmond on the world of RegTech, the drive to create the world’s leading regulatory platform and the odd spot of fly fishing.
23.12.2020