From Virgin Group to Specsavers: The best bootstrapped businesses
The founders who grew their business without bringing in external investors and how they did it
The businesses bucking the return-to-office trend
Almost three years on from the pandemic, the world seems to be back to normal, but not everyone is happy with the return to the office.
Retirement homes: The UK’s fastest growing non-tech sector
Retirement homes are big business as an aging population increases demand, but regulatory reform is needed to ensure quality of care
The top business pivots
“Adaptability is paramount in today’s dynamic business landscape,” says Chris Beer, professor of practice at Warwick Business School. “Organisations must be prepared to pivot their strategies swiftly, driven by factors...
Five tech scale-ups to watch out for in 2024
With the rise of AI, advancements in cordless technology, and pinching as the new clicking, 2023 has been a great year for technology. It’s hard to sum up how much...
‘Immortalists’: The companies behind anti-ageing
Billionaires have begun to invest in unknown companies with the promise of anti-ageing. The likes of Jeff Bezos, Sam Altman, and Bryan Johnson are reportedly set on living forever. Historically,...
From Millennials to Gen Alpha: Lessons in workplace evolution and leadership
Generation Alpha are the first generation to be categorised entirely in the new millennium. Born between 2010 and 2025, this generation is widely defined by the birth – and use...
HMV’s third act: The return to Oxford Street
Opened by The Gramophone Company on London’s Oxford Street in 1921, HMV has had a long-standing history as a high street brand. With the famous trademarked image from a painting...
The leader behind Pearl & Dean’s workplace culture revolution
“Empathy, listening skills, calmness, energy.” These are the four characteristics Kathryn Jacob, CEO of cinema advertising company Pearl & Dean, attributes to a great business leader. Displayed as the “conductor...
The decline of Marvel Studios? What your business can learn
Marvel Studios is a household name around the globe. With 32 blockbuster movies released since 2008 and nine TV programmes coming out on Disney+ since 2021, Marvel Studios has become...
Girl math: Economic genius or generational fad?
Do you ever find yourself justifying a coffee purchase at lunch or spending a bit extra on your online order to get free delivery? If you have, you may be...
Who are the UK’s top manufacturing stars to watch out for?
The manufacturing industry is vast and whilst we often praise the industry’s makers, the suppliers do not tend to be as well celebrated. But who are the companies behind the...
Is space a viable industry for UK businesses to pursue?
Space – a fantasy for many children and cause for existentialism for many adults. But it is also now an opportunity for exploration and advancement. The UK space industry...
HVM Catapult’s Manufacturing Energy Toolkit: Empowering UK SMEs for energy efficiency
The High Value Manufacturing (HVM) Catapult has launched its pilot Manufacturing Energy Toolkit nationwide to support UK manufacturing SMEs with their energy costs. As the winter sets in, the cost...
North West economy set for £242m boost thanks to Made Smarter-backed firms
A pioneering programme helping North West manufacturers invest in industrial digital technology is forecast to create more than 1,550 new jobs and boost the region’s economy by £242m, new figures...
‘I wish I knew that it would genuinely be attitude, not aptitude, which would ultimately define my altitude’
Building a company is a difficult task. Whether starting their own or growing an established business, these leaders have made a name for themselves as some of the best of...
Sidetrade strengthens leadership with new non-executive Directors
Sidetrade, the global leader in AI-powered Order-to-Cash applications, announces the appointment of two new non executive directors, Gilles Rigal and Jean-Luc Robert, to the company’s Board of Directors. Gilles Rigal...
Insights and trends from Slalom’s research in the UK and Ireland
As AI continues to dominate the social debate, research from Slalom, the global business and technology consulting company, finds that 84% of businesses in UK and Ireland have started using...
My Working Day – David MacDonald – CEO of Cullen Eco-Friendly Packaging
As the leader of a company, you are there to set an example and to lead and inspire a team of individuals to achieve a series of business goals. But...
‘When the economy isn’t doing well, business travel tends to get curtailed’
We spoke to Tim Hentschel, co-founder and CEO of HotelPlanner, about the hospitality industry, scaling a company, and much more. Before we start, can you tell us a little about...
Hootsuite strengthens executive team with Elina Vilk as chief marketing officer
Hootsuite, the global leader in social media management, has recently announced Elina Vilk as chief marketing officer (CMO). She will join the company’s executive leadership team which is an industry...
Virgin Experience Days appoints Christoph Homann as CEO
Virgin Experience Days has announced the appointment of Christoph Homann as CEO as the business enters its next phase of growth in the experience gifting markets in the UK and...
The rise of AI: Searches for Chat GPT jump 2633% since December
It’s difficult to go online currently without seeing some sort of discourse surrounding AI programmes, such as ongoing debates surrounding generated art-stealing designs, the potential for Chat GPT to replace...
Cultured meat market predicted to be worth $13.7bn by 2043
Entering 2023 marks a decade of progress in the cultured meat industry. Ten years ago, the world was introduced to the first lab-grown burger, and this year, it is possible...