The current climate catastrophe is arguably one of the largest and scariest issues facing modern society. With an increasingly warming world, natural disasters on the rise and only 12 years to limit the catastrophe, we are running out of time to extend the natural living conditions that we enjoy and the world as we know it today. As startups are on the rise, some entrepreneurs are creating products and business plans that are designed to tackle climate catastrophe.
04.02.2020
As freelancers and small businesses are on the increase, so are coworking spaces. With the larger demand, coworking spaces are vastly improving to cater to a diverse freelance community and offer services that go far beyond simply a coworking space. Here are some of the best spaces in the UK for the self-employed.
30.01.2020
There is much talk on the development of digital technologies and the impact it is having and will continue to have, on the future of work. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, robotics, virtual reality, augmented reality, big data, digital platforms… the list goes on. These technologies are enhancing our businesses in ways that ten years ago we could not imagine. But they are also changing the way we work.
30.01.2020
Are you an entrepreneur? Maddyness has compiled a toolkit to help you create, grow, and even sell your own startup. From recruiting a team and protecting your brand to financing your innovation, you will find tips, tools and advice to help you navigate the entrepreneurship labyrinth. In this article: recommendations for successfully launching your mobile app.
29.01.2020
It's no wonder that all the flavours come from the natural world. With vegans, plant lovers and sustainable food seekers, the food industry has experienced a turn. Startups and tech help towards reaching new levels of demand. Maddyness has selected some of the coolest foodtech startups redefining how we think about and consume food.
28.01.2020
2019’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show might have had some impressively manicured moss courtesy of Ishihara’s Green Switch garden and the meadow-like wilderness of Kate Middleton’s Back to Nature garden, but it was Tom Dixon’s Research Studio collaboration with Ikea that caught our eye. This Sci-Fi-like garden helped bring the future farm into the foreground, demonstrating the benefits of hydroponics and giving both food producers and enterprising at-home gardeners something to think about.
28.01.2020
"Fashion is an eternal cycle"... so is innovation in retail. In 2019, the U.K.'s fashion industry was worth £60 billion and is the number one creative sector. Eager to ease user experience for both retailers and customers, new startups are being created, investing massive efforts in enhancing AI, tools and user experience. Here's a glimpse of some fashiontech startups to watch in 2020.
27.01.2020
We are proud to share with you a list of startups that were rated by Early Metrics in 2019, based in the UK, predominantly early stage and achieved a percentage of 70 out of 100 or higher through the ratings matrix. The % indicated relates to how each startup compares to the other 3000+ startups rated by Early Metrics to date and as such this is very much a list of companies to watch in the coming months and years.
24.01.2020
Are you an entrepreneur? Maddyness has compiled a toolkit to help you create, grow, and even sell your own startup. From recruiting a team and protecting your brand to financing your innovation, you will find tips, tools and advice to help you navigate the entrepreneurship labyrinth. In this article: some recommendations for recruiting your dream team.
23.01.2020
We are all aware that the high-street is dying and that new ways of buying and consuming exist to make things quicker, easier and more personal. Here are some companies changing the way retailers connect, engage and drive a retail revolution.
23.01.2020
Keeping on top of taxes is a constant job for the self-employed, so having an app just a phone swipe away that will do most of the work for you and allow you to organise your accounts is useful. These apps will help the self-employed with documenting taxes, saving receipts and storing invoices.
22.01.2020
"Arrêtez la presse !" Leading French media site Maddyness is now live in the UK making its move to support the evolution of the British startup landscape. If you are reading this you are already on the adventure with us, welcome and bienvenue.
21.01.2020
As new tech attempts to solve every issue in our modern world, the problems that periods bring to the lives of women are no exception. There has been an influx of menstruation technology over the last few years including electronic devices that can stop period pains to period underwear. Here are some of the latest.
21.01.2020
Google was founded in 1998 and has grown to become a global search engine responsible for over 70% of searches online and the company has 90.46% of the search engine market share worldwide. However, with growing concerns regarding search privacy, cookies and targeted advertising, people are seeking alternatives that they can use alongside their daily Google searches or websites that will replace their Google use altogether. Here are eight fantastic alternatives if you want to try life without Google.
21.01.2020