Culture in a workplace dictates the effectiveness of the work produced. Positive relationships between senior managers and employees are essential to a well functioning company. Poor communication can signify a company in decline; one that does not have the means or the confidence to rectify internal issues and create a happier workspace.
21.02.2023
Whether you’re a victim of the recent onslaught of tech layoffs or are looking for a new opportunity in your current field, looking for a new job can be a time-consuming and insecurity-inducing experience.
21.02.2023
Today's realities are striking in their unpredictability. No sooner have people recovered from the coronavirus pandemic than a full-scale Russian attack occurs in Ukraine, and the entire civilised world is involved in the fight against terrorism.
21.02.2023
In the ever-growing investment landscape, funds are multiplying and diversifying, and for startups there is more to raising investment than the money and the media moment. With #QVCS Maddyness profiles different funds to give founders and entrepreneurs the information they need to choose the right investor. Today we interview Vital Laptenok, General Partner at Flyer One Ventures.
20.02.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Crispin Busk, Founder of Kabuto Noodles about European expansion, the power of TikTok and always keeping the business planet-friendly.
20.02.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Ike Cooke, founder of Bundant about simplifying the lives of busy parents, reducing the production of waste and being part of Founders factory.
18.02.2023
Running your own successful business can be hugely rewarding, but it’s also often a lot of hard work, long hours, and a heavy load to bear. If you’re the boss, even if you have a fantastic team supporting you, at the end of the day the success of your business rests firmly on your shoulders.
18.02.2023
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
17.02.2023
Before the pandemic, there was a burgeoning notion of fractional leadership services, including part-time expertise being served by consultants and niche agencies brokering consultancy positions between companies and consultants.
17.02.2023
Many entrepreneurs look to funding programmes and grant-making institutions to raise capital for their businesses. Organisations in the cultural sector in particular often seek financial support from private philanthropy and public organisations such as Arts Council England (ACE), Heritage Lottery Fund and the Paul Hamlyn Foundation. But with the current downturn in the economy and increasingly stretched state funding, businesses across the creative industries are now seeking alternative financial models to ensure long-term sustainability.
16.02.2023
There I was, as a boy, my eyes riveted to the television my mind expanding by the second, and my imagination tingling, as music began over a starfield screen and William Shatner voiced those famous opening words, “Space, the final frontier…” So begins the introductory monologue to Star Trek, the original series, and so too did my obsession with the opportunity and possibility of humanity expanding beyond earth into space.
16.02.2023
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Brennan Spellacy, cofounder and CEO of Patch about climate goals, carbon removal and building the foundation for the market for carbon credits.
16.02.2023
Sebastien Badault, Ledger VP of Metaverse & NFTs, a world-leading hardware wallet manufacturer, and co-founder of MetaCircle, a European Metaverse think-tank, argues that crypto and blockchain are ushering in an Internet of Value that will redefine the rules of digital ownership and reshape our virtual lives.
15.02.2023
Remote working has become the norm, with many jobs advertising this as a benefit. However, what about the benefits of working from the office? While the flexibility of working from home can be attractive to your employees from the outset, it can often have pitfalls further in. From the lack of socialising to simply struggling with online tech support, there are many reasons your employees might actually prefer and benefit from working in the office.
15.02.2023