Actus

Un must have pour nos lecteurs, cette rubrique "Actu" revient sur l’actualité chaude de l’écosystème entrepreneurial français : annonces financières et gouvernementales, rachats, mouvements etc.
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How to set up and run a profitable ecommerce store
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.
Tools by " George Mathew
27.06.2024
How can retailers maximise the power of vouchers
Building safe environments where founders can drop mental ballast and accelerate
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.
Tools by " Daria Reutovich
26.06.2024
Building safe environments where founders can drop mental ballast and accelerate
Meet exactly.ai, changing the rules of how AI interacts with artists
As part of our quick founder questions series - or QFQs - we spoke to Tonia Samsonova, Founder of exactly.ai, about the power of AI, the creative market and manageable steps.
Portfolio by " Tonia Samsonova
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26.06.2024
Tonia Samsonova
When it comes to companies using AI, more isn’t better
At the end of March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) took action against two investment advisers for making false and misleading claims about their use of artificial intelligence.
Opinion by " Michaela Jeffery Morrison
26.06.2024
Michaela Jeffery Morrison
Are you happy with the “emotional wage” you’re getting at work?
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.
News by " Kirstie McDermott
25.06.2024
Can the 1 hour no smartphone rule make you better at your job?
The Power of C-Suite: Boosting Employee Wellbeing and Corporate Success
As a team leader, the single most important thing I can do is support my employees' wellbeing, motivation, and health.
Opinion by " Luke Bullen
25.06.2024
Luke Bullen
Skyrora, launching vertical commercial rockets into orbit from the UK
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.
Portfolio by " Volodymyr Levykin
25.06.2024
Volodymyr Levykin
Powering entrepreneurs in energy transition and deeptech, a profile of Omnes Capital
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.
Portfolio by " Michel de Lempdes
24.06.2024
Powering entrepreneurs in energy transition and deeptech, a profile of Omnes Capital
Unveiling expert strategies for maximising discount marketing impact
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.
Tools by " Evelyn Johnson
22.06.2024
Unveiling expert strategies for maximising discount marketing impact
Sidekick, accessible wealth building opportunities available to everyone
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.
Portfolio by " Matt Ford
22.06.2024
Sidekick, accessible wealth building opportunities available to everyone
Residential energy, THIS™, AI-designed materials and VR Shoes in this week's MaddyMoney
Every week, Maddyness brings you the latest investment news from the UK startup ecosystem. Here's a recap of this week's investments.
News by " Maddyness UK
21.06.2024
AI has reduced the barriers to bootstrapping - will VCs now get the boot?
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.
Opinion by " David Kearney
21.06.2024
AI has reduced the barriers to bootstrapping - will VCs now get the boot?
What it's like being a first-time female founder at fifty
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.
Opinion by " Amanda Philpott
21.06.2024
What it's like being a first-time female founder at fifty
Athletes Raphaël Varane and Antoine Dupont invest in Morfo
The reforestation startup Morfo announces an extension of its first round of funding with two business angels: Raphaël Varane, international footballer, and Antoine Dupont, captain of the France’s rugby team.
News by " Aurelie Pasquier
20.06.2024

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