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6 Best Countries in Europe to Start a Small Business Revealed

A new business takes a lot of courage, and this holds even for small businesses. Entrepreneurs must exercise their proficiency on different levels - from legal to finances, from marketing to sales, there is a lot to take in before taking off.

3rd June 2021 · 3 min read

Brexit to Have More Negative Impact on UK’s Healthcare Sector Than COVID-19 Pandemic

While the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA) removed the prospect of a no-deal Brexit, it introduced a wide range of changes to the UK’s healthcare industry, ranging from border checks to additional regulations for businesses based in the...

1st June 2021 · 2 min read

Why British Should Set Their Sights On Portugal Over Spain

Portugal isn’t outside the realm of typical expat destinations for British. With over 60,000 UK citizens in the Mediterranean nation, it is a popular place for living and retiring. Although Spain has always been the more readily chosen destination...

26th May 2021 · 3 min read

IT Designed to Suit Garment Manufacturing Supply Chains

Significant changes are under way in the garment and apparel manufacturing industry. In many cases they are both driving and being driven by digitalisation in the sector. If the UK’s many smaller garment manufacturers are to treat these changes as...

24th May 2021 · 5 min read

Electronomous Selects the City of Copenhagen as Host For the International Mobility Summit 2021 and 2022

Electronomous, the organisation behind Electronomous – The International Mobility Summit, an event that brings together global industry leaders, disruptors, innovators and public and private entities to collaborate on the next generation of mobili...

21st May 2021 · 3 min read

Forthcoming Packaging and Waste Regulations Add to Pressures for Greater Packing Efficiency

The cardboard supply market is under stress, and forthcoming changes to the regime around packaging and waste will have further impacts. Retailers and shippers will need to act now to optimise their use of an increasingly valuable commodity. By Jo...

19th May 2021 · 4 min read

Cost Efficiencies Could Be Made by UK Auto Retailing Industry Every Year by Adoption of E-commerce

By leveraging online sales, UK auto retailers could reduce the transaction time taken to sell a vehicle by 75% and cut the costs incurred in the process by 45%, according to new research released by industry-leading automotive ecommerce solution p...

19th May 2021 · 5 min read

Helping Businesses Meet Their Environmental Goals With Purpose-Built Containers

Many companies are aware of the benefits of becoming more sustainable. Eco-friendly brands can attract more consumers and generate more business through ethically aware products and services. According to one consumer index, 47 per cent of people...

17th May 2021 · 3 min read

UK Importers are Still Reeling from Increased Brexit Costs and Delays, Warns ParcelHero

New Government figures released on May 6th revealed many businesses are still overwhelmed by the impact of Brexit. Over 39% of importers reported they are still struggling with new customs duties and 38.6% were battling with increased transport co...

11th May 2021 · 3 min read

The Digital Divide: Research Reveals Discord Between Marketers’ Actions and Consumers’ Behaviours

The ever-evolving digital landscape, with its ever-increasing online channels, is posing significant challenges on marketers to understand how best to interact with their customers. According to research announced by Upland BlueVenn, marketers are...

10th May 2021 · 6 min read

Taking Startups to the Next Level with Kickstart Innovation

Kickstart Innovation, one of Europe's leading, zero-equity, open innovation platforms based in Zurich, is currently launching its sixth program, and welcoming applications from businesses across the world. The application period is from April...

5th May 2021 · 3 min read

SMEs Face Difficult Decisions as Lockdown Eases

Business owners, for the first time in over a year, can enjoy the sense of knowing what’s to come. The government’s announcement of a roadmap out of lockdown gives entrepreneurs a timeline for when they’ll be able to open up again, and when busine...

4th May 2021 · 3 min read