•Telefonica-backed fintech start-up closes one of largest ever UK start-up seed rounds •Wi5 platform backed to revolutionise in-venue order and pay experience, capitalising on customer desire for speed and convenience •Technology delivers personalised mobile engagement, without customer needing to download any apps •Investment will be used to support UK and international growth
58% say costs of doing business will rise, even with a negotiated deal More than a third say Brexit will lead to more red-tape, not less
Small businesses and startups have less than five months to switch from taking cash only to accepting cards before a shopper’s expectations change, according to the latest research from Paymentsense.
Organisational change experts reveal one in four candidates are nervous to leave their current roles, and organisations may be putting hiring on hold
More than half of respondents say the cyber skills shortage has left their business at increased risk of attack
Demand for professionals to work within the UK’s Life Sciences sector increased by 11% in 2018, according to data from business intelligence specialist, Vacancysoft, on behalf of the Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo). Clinical vacancies rose the highest, with an increase of 37%. In contrast, demand for research and development professionals remained relatively flat, rising by just 4.6%.
• In the UK there are 5.7 million small enterprises. • 70% of these small enterprises are facing hefty legal bills due to commercial disputes. • Opting to use CIArb, a worldwide recognised dispute resolution service will help prevent small business from costly legal bills.
Byte ranked 33 in FT 1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2019
New flexible workspaces in Central London grow 42% year-on-year.
A leading UK innovator in business intelligence solutions is targeting a global market of more than five million users with the launch of a new software service aimed at bolstering corporate security.
Convergence between physical and cyber environments is leaving businesses exposed
•Every 10 kilos of cotton manufactured requires 10,000 litres of water[1]. •Micro fibres released into oceans by washing synthetic materials are contributing to ocean plastic pollution. •Luxury brands destroying £28.6 billion of product; contributing to more CO2 emissions than maritime shipping.
