Will You Go Out On A Data With A Robot?
Human-machine romance may soon become reality as a quarter of young people in the UK say they would happily date a robot. Survey found that 26% of young adults would date a robot provided it looks like a real human being. ComRes and Nesta worked together to interview 1,000 young people, aged 18-34, on the possibility of an […]
National Innovation Plan: Call for ideas
Invitation to share your ideas on how the UK can drive forward its innovation policy to keep Britain in the forefront of cutting-edge ideas. The request, by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS), is prompted by the nature of innovation in helping us to address our biggest societal and economic challenges such as energy supply, food security and […]
Two years of an average worker’s life is spent preparing for, and attending meetings
Britain’s office workers are spending around 25% of their working week preparing for, and attending meetings, according to new report commissioned by eShare. The survey of 1,005 office workers, undertaken by TLF Research, shows the average worker attending 3.7 meetings every week, with just over an hour spent preparing for each meeting and almost an hour and a half actually […]
WeAreTheCity release list of shortlisted candidates for its 2016 Rising Star Awards
WeAreTheCity has announced its shortlisted nominees for the annual Rising Star Awards – Now open to public vote. Rising Star awards celebrates the female talent pipeline from a wide range of industries. The list, released yesterday, is made up of 200 nominees and drawn from over 160 companies across the country. Shortlisted winners include a Private Banker […]
Technology boost for UK businesses
The EU Commission has published details on how UK businesses can increase productivity through better access to technologies. The plans sets out ways to help businesses innovate, which includes improving access to cloud computing and services, data analytics and the Internet of Things. Business Minister Baroness Neville-Rolfe comments: “The fourth industrial revolution will fundamentally change the way […]
PR Advice For Startups – Starting Up Your Reputation
PR advice – Reputation for startups may seem like putting the cart before the horse. One of the many challenges startups face is the fact that they are known for nothing, have no track record nor any established clients to vouch for them. But the truth is – reputation is the single most important intangible […]
The Centre for Entrepreneurs – Should Entrepreneurs Fear Failure?
Serial entrepreneurs are well known for their resilience and ability to overcome business mistakes – Suggesting there is no need to fear failure. Matt Smith, Director at the Centre for Entrepreneurs, discusses why serial entrepreneurs are less afraid of failure than one-time founders. Can unfortunate professional experiences, or even business failure, lead to success? Certainly, […]
New EU Data Rules – How It Affects Tech Businesses and Consumer Trust
The role of new EU data rules in building trust in the digital age. We live in an online and connected society. Digital enabled technologies and innovations such the Internet of Things, health apps, wearables and data analytics are poised to unleash a wave of new goods, services and opportunities. They promise new solutions to […]
Hey Mr Cameron, How About Investing Into UK Companies?
Politicians can still make profitable investments without creating a public outrage – However, it is unfortunately hard to avoid Mr Cameron’s recent tax affairs all over the news. We have to first understand exactly what type of investment David Cameron made and why people are so upset. His father, Ian Cameron, ran an offshore fund […]
Jaguar Land Rover Launches New Technology Start-Up
InMotion is the newly launched tech startup by Jaguar Land Rover targeting travel and transport issues. Jaguar Land Rover is the UK’s largest premium automotive manufacturing business, built around two iconic British car brands – Land Rover and Jaguar. InMotion will allow JLR to step into a different territory, bringing new experiences to its customers and furthering its […]