Thinking of a career in VC? Hear advice from Analysts and Associates at a deep tech investor.
Breaking into the world of VC can be tough. In an industry where starter roles are highly sought after, securing a seat at the table means you need to stand out.
Cash in the cupboard: UK consumers hoard a billion pounds’ worth of old smartphones
An estimated 24 million smartphones were kept as spare by UK consumers over the last three years, with a collective value of over £1 billion; Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends survey of 4,160 consumers found that two in five phone buyers hold on to their unused phones; In 2022 alone, seven million smartphones, worth over £500 million, will be retained as people upgrade to newer models…
CFOs report the highest cost of credit in over a decade
CFOs of the largest UK corporates rate credit as being more costly than at any time since 2010.
Pure shortlisted for two Investors In People Awards
The Pure team are really pleased to announce that it has made the final shortlists for two awards at the Investors in People Awards 2022. With entries from over three hundred organisations – a record-breaking year – this is an amazing achievement.
Doc2 partners with the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB)
Doc2 has agreed on a partnership with the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NAFCB) to become their preferred supplier for document automation and eSigning.
UK’s oldest, FCA registered crypto exchange puts institutional grade AI in hands of all investors
Cambridge and London - Solidi, the UK’s oldest Crypto Currency Exchange expands its services with an AI-powered, automated crypto trading solution. In a first for an FCA registered Crypto exchange, Crypto Baskets puts AI investing strategies, previously only available to investment bankers, in the hands of all investors - at no extra cost.
Altana Technologies lands $100m Series B to fund expansion
Signs agreements with UPS, Maersk, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection to power trusted supply networks.
Join the PrOPEL Hub People Management Hackathon - 28th Oct 2022
University of East Anglia have spaces for 25 businesses (two or three people per business) to take part in the day-long London in-person event on 28th October 2022.
Deloitte invites charities to apply for digital development programme
Deloitte has opened applications for 35 charities and social enterprises to join the second cohort of Deloitte Digital Connect, a programme that helps charities scale their impact.
How far do you want to go with workplace wellbeing?
Calling managers and leaders of UK organisations (public, private and third sector organisations all welcome!) to give their opinions on workplace wellbeing initiatives.
MM Wealth sponsors Cambridge United Women FC rising stars, Lauren Webb and Lauren Rouse
After the recent success of the Lionesses this Summer, and growing interest in the Women’s Super League (WSL), momentum for females playing football is rapidly building.
Digital right to work checks – October deadline
Is your business ready for the change to right to work checks being implemented on the 1st October? Learn about the change, and what you need to do to prepare.
Making your investment portfolio more responsible, with MM Wealth
We all make an impact on the world, and when it comes to investing, we have a choice.
Over the last decade there has been a noticeable shift in our individual attitudes towards environmental protection, social responsibility, and ethical accountability.
Celebrating 20 years – rethinking recruitment since 2002
Pure celebrates 20 years in the business. That’s 20 years of helping clients find people, helping people find jobs, and supporting organisations across the eastern region with their recruitment strategies.
The most significant package of tax changes in a generation: Deloitte comments on the mini-budget
Amanda Tickel, head of tax and trade policy at Deloitte, commented:
How to clean messy data for quick analysis in Excel?
Have you ever inherited a spreadsheet and not been able to make head nor tail of it and your tempted to completely start from scratch and enter all the information again. No matter how crazy your spreadsheet is, there is a way to restructure it in the correct way, and hence data analysis will be a breeze.
AlgoDynamix partners with Quant pioneer Dr. Ernie Chan for new Crypto related product developments
London, Cambridge, UK, Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake (Canada): AlgoDynamix, the leader in behavioral based price forecasting for financial markets signs a collaboration agreement with Quant pioneer Dr. Ernie Chan. The agreement covers research, development and productization with a strong initial focus on Crypto. New investment products are expected to be available early Q4 2022.
Results from EBCam's Employee Benefits and Rewards Survey released
Local employee benefit specialists and financial advisers EBCam Ltd share the results from their first annual employee benefit and reward survey. EBCam launched an employee benefits and rewards survey earlier this year and invited local businesses to take part to aid them in benchmarking their rewards and benefits. Now, having closed the survey last month, EBCam has shared this years’ results…
Financial Planner, Nicola Peak looks at how female investors are growing their wealth to achieve financial freedom
According to Fidelity Data (2018), 67% of women are now investing their savings in the stock market.
Do you have life insurance - are you protecting your family’s financial future?
This may be something that you are yet to consider, but life insurance plays an important role in planning for your family’s financial future, particularly if you have younger children or any other dependants living with you.
PEM Corporate Finance advises leading Cambridge based agency on strategic acquisition
CPL has announced the acquisition of fellow content marketing agency, Century One, forming the CPL One Group. PEM Corporate Finance advised CPL on its management buyout (MBO) in 2017 and this time around provided specialist advice to its executive team throughout the acquisition process.
Why isn’t Adaptability more of a priority?
Well, when I put that question to the talented members of the Scottish Institute for Business Leaders this week, their wide-ranging and insightful answers included a clutch of stand-out insights:
What are best practices from other MedTech startups? The case of Bilihome
Partnering with F.INSTITUTE, Bilihome successfully attracted investors and created realistic financial scenarios for its development, certification, and product launch phases. F.INSTITUTE supports Bilihome’s financial services, including accounting, financial modeling, and the role of CFO, payroll administration, and partially subsidy advisor.
Accountancy firm raise £4,000 in Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for children with brain tumours
An accountancy firm in East Anglia has raised more than £4,000 for children with brain tumours by completing the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in under 12 hours.
Flat screen: lockdown tech glee ends as device fatigue and cost of living hit device usage and adoption
Deloitte’s Digital Consumer Trends survey of 4,160 consumers reveals UK digital device ownership and media consumption habits.