With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Ricardo Jacinto, Managing Partner at Shilling.
01.07.2024
For decades, a desire to climb the ‘corporate ladder’ has driven employees to work hard and fight for promotion. But it seems this tradition is being replaced. Driven by Gen Zs and Millennials, organisations are finding that some junior employees are actively deprioritising their career growth for a more desirable work/life balance and even ‘descending the corporate ladder’.
01.07.2024
As any founder will tell you, understanding the stage your business is at is crucial, as it plays a fundamental part in guiding strategic decisions and resource allocation. And one of the most challenging aspects is determining when your company transitions from still being a startup to becoming a fully-established business.
29.06.2024
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
28.06.2024
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solutions have revolutionised how businesses communicate, offering a host of features that traditional phone systems can’t match. Implementing VoIP can significantly enhance your business operations, improve customer interactions, and drive growth.
28.06.2024
The award-winning 2014 Pride in London #FreedomTo campaign was London Pride’s first-ever advertising campaign. The campaign prompted people to share their #FreedomTo messages on social media, with entries displayed on out-of-home screens across London, as well as on the side of buses as part of the London Pride event.
28.06.2024
The only positive aspect of the increase in cases of stress during the past decade is that people are at least talking about them. Conversations about stress and mental health have moved out of the shadows and into the light. This is important progress as a greater understanding of cause and effect can lead to more meaningful conversations about where stress comes from and the different ways in which it can affect people.
27.06.2024
Starting an ecommerce store can be a rewarding venture, offering the potential for significant profit and flexibility. However, to achieve success, careful planning and execution are essential. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you set up and run a profitable ecommerce store.
27.06.2024
Sometimes, to accelerate, it’s enough to take your foot off the brake pedal. This is equally applicable to both cars and startups, or more precisely, startup founders. Many business challenges arise from the fears and mental blocks that hinder entrepreneurs from effectively selling and pricing their products appropriately. That is why, upon joining an acceleration programme, startup founders may be surprised to find out that it is they who need a boost more, not a product.
26.06.2024
Salary and benefits are one of the main drivers for people not only in their current role, but also when they are looking for a new opportunity. The total compensation question is top of mind for lots of UK workers right now, thanks to a couple of years of tech layoffs and a slow-down in hiring, along with a punishing cost-of-living crisis.
25.06.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Volodymyr Levykin, CEO and Founder of Skyrora about "rocket science", the need for commercial rockets, spacejunk and the appeal of Scotland for business and life.
25.06.2024
With #QVCS, Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today, we speak to Michel de Lempdes, Managing Partner at Omnes Capital.
24.06.2024
Businesses utilise discount marketing to grow. Discount marketing gives businesses a competitive edge to draw in and keep consumers, which is essential in today's cutthroat industry. Companies can boost sales volume, create demand, and beat the competition by providing discounts. Their main objective is business growth.
22.06.2024
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Matt Ford, cofounder and CEO of Sidekick about the inequality of wealth creation, the democratisation of fintech and making private wealth a little less private.
22.06.2024