Some startups raise more money than expected, but a study conducted by Early Metrics has revealed that most startups are disappointed by the amount they end up with. Investments aren’t a lottery and yet estimating value and financing can feel a lot like gambling for many startups.
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Geraldine Russell
13.04.2020
There were warning signs for the arrival of COVID-19 in the UK, but the sudden shift from it being seen as a China-specific problem to a global pandemic happened at such high speed that many of us were ushered into social distancing and lockdown before we had time to really get to grips with world events. Those first few days of regulatory social distancing sent a shock wave through the country as we scrambled to make sense of the changes around us.
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Alexandra Pearson
10.04.2020
In the current fast-paced and constantly evolving commercial landscape, an ecosystem has emerged requiring businesses to go beyond key points of difference to remain competitive. To truly thrive in this modern environment, brands are no longer relying solely on basic consumer behaviour studies and instead exploring the far-reaching applications of multisensory perception.
09.04.2020
In this interview, Kristyna Smetanova, partner at True Search, a talent management agency serving the global technology sector, shares her insight into the current situation in recruitment and explores the opportunities of the future.
09.04.2020
Tony Hughes shares his insight into the effect COVID-19 is having on the creation of global startups ecosystems from Warsaw and Bucharest to Bangkok and Hanoi that the landscape continues to shift post-Brexit.
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Tony Hughes
09.04.2020
COVID-19 is forcing companies to adapt quickly to change and redesign their products or services or even create new ones to respond to the demands of millions of people self-isolating around the world. Maddyness has selected more examples of these pivots from the UK and beyond.
08.04.2020
Many employers are currently worried about how best to help their employees and manage their own cashflow. The government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme can help take off some pressure. It’s a temporary scheme put in place by the Government to support those workers who would otherwise have been laid-off as a result of the crisis. Such workers have been designated as ‘furloughed’.
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Vanesha Kistoo
08.04.2020
“As the founder of four companies, I can say that I’ve had quite a few stressful situations in my lifetime - the biggest one was dealing with burnout”, the founder of Chanty, Dmytro Okunyev explains. “There was never enough time in the day and I always yearned for something more. After all, if I could launch four companies, why not five? Why not even more?” Difficult work-life balance, stress, mental issues, burnout... this article shows how entrepreneurs can be impacted at work.
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Tal Imagor
07.04.2020
Another week in lockdown brings another dose of 19 stories to boost morale, inspire creativity and help our readers stay connected and inspired.
07.04.2020
Leave it to a global pandemic to fundamentally get organizations to re-think how they work and get the most out of their teams. From Milan to Dublin to San Francisco, companies of every industry are scrambling, defining and refining work-from-home protocols, in certain instances for the entirety of their staff. Will turning to remote today offer lasting organizational change for tomorrow?
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Charles Kergaravat
07.04.2020
Oxford is the ideal hub for AI, deep tech, space and medtech startups, as the city boasts an internationally recognised reputation for its universities and a long and rich heritage in research and science. Maddyness has compiled a list of some of the most innovative businesses operating in Oxford.
06.04.2020
Humans are social animals. Civilization itself is the result of the pooled effort of innumerable people over thousands of years. Looking back on examples of human collaboration can help researchers, organisations, and families determine how to maximise teamwork going forward. Daniel Naggar of Kukatree explores the challenges of teamwork today and shares tips for remaining productive.
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Daniel Naggar
06.04.2020
In the past few weeks, our reality has changed beyond recognition. There will no doubt be many challenges ahead, but in an attempt to keep the wheels running while fighting off the common threat to life and health, the UK government has announced support package for individuals and businesses. These measures are being updated on a daily basis.
06.04.2020
The NHS has urged the public to wash our hands regularly to minimise the spread of COVID-19 and have released a step-by-step guide on how to do so. In the midst of a global pandemic, hygiene has been more vital than ever but your hands are not the only route to spreading potentially dangerous germs. Experts from Back Market explain how best to keep your tech clean.
04.04.2020
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