Earlier this year, the UK tech industry was valued at £1T, a significant milestone that only the US and China have previously reached. In fact, following record levels of venture capital investment, the UK tech industry is now home to thirteen decacorns – businesses valued at $10B or more – putting the value of the UK market at more than double that of Germany and nearly five times greater than France and Sweden.
06.10.2022
Establishing a legal entity abroad is a time-consuming and expensive process and, more than anything, very risky. If business in the new market is bad and the foreign entity needs to be closed again, the financial losses are substantial, which can stifle business growth. Here you will read how startups can minimise their risks and enter new markets with full confidence.
05.10.2022
As The Great Resignation shows no signs of waning, companies worldwide are struggling to attract the best talent. Even the tech industry, with its high salaries and wide array of perks, is feeling the squeeze.
05.10.2022
After two difficult and turbulent years, the tech job market is forcing recruiters to reinvent themselves and their practices. This observation was shared by the organisers and participants at the second EuraTechnologies Talent Fair event in Lille this week.
04.10.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Matthew Wilson and Guenther Eisinger, co-CEOs at Omnipresent, about meeting and writing a business plan within days, securing a huge Series B round and addressing an unmet need.
29.09.2022
It cannot be overstated how much the pandemic has changed the way we work. Over the past two years, businesses across all sectors have radically adapted their working practices to keep up with a digital-first economy.
28.09.2022
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union has disrupted the local talent supply across many industries and sectors. Which options do UK businesses have to hire international talent in a post-Brexit world?
27.09.2022
France, and more generally Western countries, are witnessing a wave of resignations. In France, more than 520,000 people left their jobs between late 2021 and the start of 2022. But among those who have done it, 60% regret their decision.
23.09.2022
While it’s a competitive jobs market, landing your next great talent is not impossible - and the first place to start is by sharpening your hiring process, advises business leadership coach Simac Konkader.
16.09.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Anton Boner, cofounder and commercial director at Screenloop, about launching the business, addressing hiring issues, and their impressive fundraising rounds.
15.09.2022
As part of our quick fire questions series – or QFQs – we spoke to Callum Adamson, cofounder and CEO, Distributed about delivering digital transformation projects, working with BT Digital
and giving rewarding careers for a community of freelance IT professionals.
13.09.2022
A recent survey details what's getting in the way of high retention rates for startups - and what workers really want from startup working environments.
12.09.2022
The 2022 edition of the report demonstrates the major contribution of global tech talent in the UK – revealing that nearly a fifth of tech founders based in the UK are non-UK national – as well as the surge in Tech Nation Global Talent Visa grants.
08.09.2022
It’s never been more important to be a great remote collaborator. Both from the technical aspect, knowing how to use the tools and dynamics of collaboration in the industry, and from the human aspect, enhancing the work of your colleagues. But how to get there? Ariel Camus, Founder and CEO of online coding school Microverse offers advice to startups looking at remote teams.
06.09.2022