As the end of the 2021/22 tax year approaches, the pressure is on for finance departments looking for a smooth sailing into the next. The key to an easy transition is knowing the important key dates for year-end tasks to avoid penalties from HMRC.
22.02.2022
We spoke to Amber Probyn and Hazel McShane, founders of the UK’s first standalone, touch-free women’s urinals startup PEEQUAL, about their ambitions for the startup, their recent successful funding round, and their quest to halve women's toilet queues at big events.
21.02.2022
Every week, Maddyness curates articles from other outlets on a topic that is driving the headlines. This week, we're talking about the tide of inflationary pressure that is sweeping the UK, with the Consumer Price Index reaching its highest level for almost 30 years.
21.02.2022
Cloud computing has removed many barriers to entry when it comes to starting a business. As a result, it has helped startups the world over to bring their ideas to life, scale rapidly and thrive over the last decade.
18.02.2022
Launching your business is an exciting time full of possibilities. You can be your own boss, you can set your own hours, you can be in control of your life. There are so many incredible benefits that come with running your own business and once you’re up and running it can feel like all of your dreams are in reach!
12.02.2022
All websites that display pornography will be legally required to verify the age of those accessing their content under a new provision of the Online Safety Bill.
10.02.2022
Having run my own startup and worked with over 100 different startups in a variety of capacities from founding team to consultant, I’ve identified 3 major reasons why startups fail to grow.
10.02.2022
Microdosing is the strategic practise of taking a small and controlled amount, usually around 1/8 to 1/10 of the normal dosage of a psychedelic drug such as LSD and magic mushrooms to enhance and compliment your working routine. But does it work and does it have a place in the UK workplace?
09.02.2022
The pandemic induced shift to remote and hybrid working gave us the chance to completely change the way we work. We had a golden opportunity to create a new paradigm, with more freedom, flexibility and autonomy. Yet just two years later, far too many companies appear to be falling into the same old trap, with ‘digital presenteeism’ becoming an increasing problem.
08.02.2022
The words 'debt collection' have for a long time carried a whole load of negative connotations. From the customer's perspective, being contacted by a debt collector often brings on feelings of shame or embarrassment, despite the fact that most people fall behind on payments due to unexpected life events.
27.01.2022
There's no magic formula for success, and it doesn't come down to focusing marketing efforts on search ads and paid socials. Today's unicorn companies are proving to have a strong go-to-market strategy and a unique way of serving their market.
27.01.2022
Remote entrepreneurship, sometimes referred to as being a digital nomad, is a popular way to work and make money while travelling. It's a business model that implies running your business from anywhere in the world, avoiding the limits imposed by international borders. It's a simple yet powerful concept that only requires a laptop, a good internet connection and the right mindset.
22.01.2022
Recent research from Handshake has revealed that 67% of Gen Z professionals no longer believe they must have in-person interactions with professional connections to form meaningful relationships.
18.01.2022
Dubbed the most depressing day of the year, Blue Monday is the epitome of the post Christmas come down, with short days and gloomy weather making it no surprise that motivation levels are often at an all time low.
17.01.2022