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Treyd launches 'Advance.' to aid brand invoice financing
Fintech

Treyd launches 'Advance.' to aid brand invoice financing

Treyd has launched 'Advance.', a service enabling brands like Mino Market to convert invoices into immediate cash, enhancing cash flow in the UK and Sweden.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
From Unicorns to Underdogs: How cognitive diversity could be the catalyst for making change that matters
Customer Experience

From Unicorns to Underdogs: How cognitive diversity could be the catalyst for making change that matters

Cognitive diversity has emerged as a pivotal factor in transforming businesses from Underdogs to Unicorns, enabling teams to solve complex problems effectively.

By Ben Atkinson • 6 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs
Partner Programmes

TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs

TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV
Physical Security

Ken Cheung named chairman for Asia Pacific at CCV

Ken Cheung has been appointed Chairman for Asia Pacific at Creative Capital Ventures, signalling a strong push into the region with a new €50 million fund.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students
Artificial Intelligence

EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Indosat & Wadhwani unite to empower Indonesian youth
Digital Transformation

Indosat & Wadhwani unite to empower Indonesian youth

Indosat has forged a three-year partnership with Wadhwani Foundation to enhance digital skills for one million Indonesian youths and nurture over 100,000 entrepreneurs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director
Leadership

SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director

Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Phase One Ventures share tips on Kiwi startups navigating the US market

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant
Data Protection

Young entrepreneurs launch Echo AI note-taking assistant

Young British entrepreneurs Charlie Gray and Ben O'Nion have launched Echo AI, an AI-driven note-taking assistant, with a GBP £2 million investment to boost productivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Entrepreneurship stories

Menna.ai launches AI assistant for UK small businesses
Fintech

Menna.ai launches AI assistant for UK small businesses

Cardiff's Menna.ai is set to enhance UK small businesses' financial management with its AI-powered assistant, now inviting early access sign-ups.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Indian budget 2025: Business leaders urge policy reforms
Fintech

Indian budget 2025: Business leaders urge policy reforms

With the Union Budget 2025-26 approaching, Indian business leaders urge reforms for MSMEs, cybersecurity, and urban infrastructure to drive growth and sustainability.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer
Artificial Intelligence

Kreoh appoints Dr Williamson as Chief Strategy Officer

Dr Brian Williamson has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer at Kreoh, a firm specialising in AI and R&D tax credits, to spearhead its growth strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse
Agricultural Technology

Fund the herd: How New Zealand can become a global innovation powerhouse

New Zealand stands on the brink of becoming a global tech leader, but it must cultivate more sustainable start-ups rather than focusing solely on unicorns.

By Darren Ward • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
Simple Sellers offers expert Amazon guidance from Sydney
eLearning

Simple Sellers offers expert Amazon guidance from Sydney

Sydney-based Simple Sellers, founded by ex-Amazon employees, guides businesses through Amazon's complexities with a tailored five-step framework.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2025
PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates
EduTech

PanIIT summit 2025 concludes with over 3,500 delegates

The PanIIT World of Technology Summit 2025 in Mumbai attracted over 3,500 delegates, focusing on digital transformation and innovation across industries.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme
Support

Fiverr supports diverse entrepreneurs in 2025 programme

Fiverr has unveiled its largest cohort yet for The Future Collective, a business accelerator supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs across the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth
Investment

Canada invests CAD $7.3m to boost Quebec business growth

Canada's government has announced an investment of over CAD $7.3 million towards eight projects aimed at boosting local businesses in Quebec's Outaouais and Laurentides regions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Canada invests CAD $988,100 in USask's Opus incubator
Digital Transformation

Canada invests CAD $988,100 in USask's Opus incubator

The Canadian Government has pledged nearly CAD $1 million to the Opus startup incubator at the University of Saskatchewan, boosting local tech entrepreneurship.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025