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.
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Lesley Cooper
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.
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George Mathew
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.
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Daria Reutovich
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.
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Kirstie McDermott
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.
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Evelyn Johnson
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
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
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Maddyness UK
21.06.2024
Venture capital (VC) has served as the lifeblood of the startup ecosystem, providing the necessary funds for young companies to grow and scale. Unlike institutional investors, VCs are often more willing to take on high-risk investments, such as tech startups, providing the vital funds these companies need to hire staff, develop products, and market to customers.
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David Kearney
21.06.2024
Chairing meetings in the latter stages of my NHS career, I remember being exasperated that more and more people would mutter and mumble their way through meetings. I had no idea the problem was actually mine.
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Amanda Philpott
21.06.2024
Why has Europe never produced a truly global tech giant? This is one of the oldest questions in European tech. This question lurks behind every headline about record breaking investment levels in European VC and London competing with Silicon Valley. The European tech ecosystem is growing and maturing, but where is our Google, or Microsoft, or Facebook?
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Christoph Klink
20.06.2024
A stubborn sector reliant on manual processes has contributed to Europe’s housing market disarray. However, the real estate industry is finally recognising the opportunities that powerful new technologies, like AI, Machine Learning (ML), and automation, bring to the entire industry, from investors all the way down to the tenants themselves.
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Hima Mandali
20.06.2024
A new report published by OVHcloud guides startups on how to optimise their cloud costs and what steps to follow when strategising their financial operations.
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20.06.2024
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