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Alba becomes Scotland’s first ever bank for SMEs
by: Startacus Admin ~ 9th March 2023
Alba secures licence to help transform banking for small and medium sized businesses in Scotland via its high-tech and customer-focused solution.
Scotland’s first bank solely dedicated to small and medium sized business lending has been granted a banking licence by the UK Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) and the FCA.
Founded in 2018 with its headquarters in Glasgow, Alba was Author...
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The metaverse – a whole new world of opportunity?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 28th February 2023
The business of the metaverse - Chris Pottrell, founder and MD of Nebula explores what it all means for the startup and SME sectors.
As 2023 looks set to see the metaverse grow exponentially and become more immersive and more expansive than ever before, Chris Pottrell, founder and MD of Nebula explores what it all means for the startup and small business community.
The term ‘metaverse&r...
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SMEs & Startups Urged to Boost Cyber Security Standards amid major Uber Data Breach
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th December 2022
Small businesses to strengthen their cyber security practices now. Chris Pottrell, founder and MD of IT support services provider Nebula shares some guidelines on doing just that.
As Uber becomes the latest victim in a series of high-profile cyber-attacks this year, leading IT expert Nebula is reminding startups and SMEs of the ever-growing cyber risk and the importance of increasing cyber def...
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Why now is the best time for SMEs to invest in their carbon neutral future
by: Startacus Admin ~ 24th May 2022
Carbon marketplace experts JustCarbon urge businesses to consider carbon credits to offset carbon emissions now or to bank them while market prices are low.
In a challenging time for business, carbon marketplace experts JustCarbon urge SMEs to make a savvy business decision and consider carbon offsetting now while prices are considered low, and to appeal to consumers that are looking for eco-co...
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Business Finance Market secures £1.3million super seed investment
by: Startacus Admin ~ 1st February 2022
Fintech platform, BFM secures major investment to support its mission of boosting access to finance for UK SMEs.
It’s a great start to the month for the Business Finance Market (BFM) team with the news that they have just secured £1.3 million super seed investment for their innovative fintech platform in a round led by Growth Capital Ventures.
BFM aims to boost access to finance fo...
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SenseCheck - the platform providing marketing feedback for B2B SMEs
by: Startacus Admin ~ 27th October 2020
The lowdown on SenseCheck, a new platform that aims to help B2B SMEs to get marketing feedback from their peers
A new online platform has just been launched aiming to help B2B SMEs to support each other by giving and receiving anonymised, honest feedback on their marketing plans and campaigns. The platform, SenseCheck has been created by former Unilever and Mondelez marketer, ...
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HackBack aims to solve SME COVID-19 issues
by: Startacus Admin ~ 24th April 2020Remote hackathon #HackBack is aiming to address the issues the small and medium businesses will face in the coming Covid19 recovery.
With the successful completion of Ireland’s first fully remote, international hackathon event, What The Hack announces their second remote event, #HackBack, taking place over the 2 days of May 30 & 31. Founded by Sophie Benoit and Caitlin Hafer, the Dublin...
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How can a small business protect itself from coronavirus
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th March 2020Henning von Spreckelsen, Small Business Charter Board Member outlines some tips for SMEs in the current challenging times
There is nothing certain about 2020 except that it will be used in future business school lectures to demonstrate just how uncertain the market can be, and how important it is for businesses to be prepared.
If you run your own business you are not just exposed to your own vul...
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Research reveals that one-third of British SMEs lost clients due to poor people skills
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th February 2020People skills really matter to business - as this latest survey shows...
Interesting findings announced from a survey undertaken by Tempo, an end-to-end hiring platform trusted by Monzo, Bulb and Starling Bank, indicating the negative impact that shoddy interpersonal skills can have on a fast-growing business.The survey which is part of Tempo’s new ‘Master of More’ campaign has ...
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SMEs or Big Businesses? Which are Dominant in your Area?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 5th August 2015In 2014 UK entrepreneurship reached a record high with some 581,173 new businesses being registered, the vast majority of which were freelancers and SMEs.
Indeed, the explosion in entrepreneurship which has taken place in recent years serves to highlight the substantial contribution that such businesses make to the economy, on both a local and national level. For example, did you k...
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- United Utilities Innovation Lab launches call-out for innovative ideas for fifth programme 18th May 2023 Now in its fifth year, North West England water firm United Utilities opens call for Innovation Lab, its pioneering ideas incubation programme.
- OneTech Spins Out from Capital Enterprise to Support Underserved Communities in Tech Across the UK 18th May 2023 Not-for-profit OneTech has spunout from Capital Enterprise to expand its offering and continue its mission of creating a more equitable, diverse and supported startup ecosystem.