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Finalists announced for the 2022 Scale-Up Awards

The finalists for the 2022 Scale-Up Awards have been announced today. Celebrating high-growth companies and the entrepreneurs running them, the Scale-Up Awards are the first and only awards focusing on the scale-up sector. Bringing together politicians, VIPs and business leaders from across the UK and the world to celebrate success and enterprise, this year’s event...

Josh Dornbrack

Why business leaders shouldn’t waste a recession

In this exclusive guest article, Will Brookes, the CEO of Raconteur, explains why he believes a recession presents opportunities for business leaders. As we teeter on the edge of what is predicted to be the deepest downturn since the 1970s, the words of former GE boss Jack Welch come to mind: “Never miss out on...

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Edtech app Knowunity launches in the UK

Knowunity, the digital learning platform made for and by students, was recently launched in the UK. The Knowunity app, which allows students to share their own learning content, follow other students’ profiles and exchange ideas, is now available for free in app stores. After successfully establishing itself in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, France and Poland, Knowunity...

James Cook

The highest paying countries for tech jobs

As the demand for cloud tech talent has grown, so too have the salaries that come with that talent. A recent survey by cloud training firm, Revolent shows that the salaries earned by cloud tech professionals do however differ by country. Of the 14 countries surveyed in the report, Switzerland topped the charts of countries...

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New study finds SMEs contribute more than £2trn in turnover to UK economy

New research reveals how important small and medium enterprises are for the British economy, as businesses that employ between one and 249 employees contribute more than £2 trillion in turnover and employ 44% of the British workforce. The study by marketing training hub School of Marketing analysed the latest ONS and government data on the...

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Who are the top metaverse companies?

In each edition of Business Leader magazine, we profile the top 32 companies in a specific sector. For our latest Top 32 list, we profiled the top companies that create technologies for use in the metaverse, the universal and immersive virtual world that is facilitated by using virtual reality and augmented reality technologies. How were...

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Evergrande cancels football stadium deal and receives $818m – will this stave off a collapse?

Chinese property giant Evergrande has cancelled a contract to buy land rights for a new football stadium, raising $818m for the debt-ridden firm. The stadium was for Guangzhou FC, a team that plays in the Chinese Super League and that Evergrande bought a controlling stake of in 2010. The move comes in spite of the...

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Common myths surrounding today’s talent shortages

In this guest article, Nick Adams, EMEA vice president at Globalization Partners, explores the common myths surrounding the current talent shortages. The ongoing talent shortage and connected trends such as ‘The Great Resignation’ have been widely publicised over the past couple of years. In fact, according to recent research from Open University’s Business Barometer, just...

Josh Dornbrack

Who are the UK’s biggest exporters?

In each edition of Business Leader magazine, we profile the top 32 companies in a specific sector or field. For our latest Top 32 list, we profiled the largest exporters of goods and services in the UK along with the leading companies that rely on exports for a large portion of their business. We also...

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How to support an employee through a trauma

Grief, trauma or shock can affect any of us at any time. In this guest article, the online psychology and psychotherapy platform, My Therapy Assistant outlines how you can best support the well-being of staff members who are experiencing it. Trying to perform your job while dealing with a shock or something traumatic can be...

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A conversation with air up co-founder Lena Jüngst

Lena Jüngst is the co-founder, Chief Evangelist and inventor of air up, the world’s first drinking bottle that flavours water just by scent. After developing a prototype for air up® during her Bachelor Thesis, she launched the product to market in July 2019. Since then, Lena has featured within Forbes DACH 30 under 30, and...

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What are the biggest spin-off companies of all time?

At the beginning of the week, the US celebrated 246 years since it declared its independence from the UK. Since then, the US has grown to become the biggest economy in the world. We took a closer look at the biggest corporate spin-offs of all time. This list is in no particular order. eBay and...

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A conversation with billionaire Bassim Haidar about how he built his fortune

Bassim Haidar is a Lebanese national, Nigerian-born self-made billionaire. Starting his first business at just 20 years old, Haidar has gone on to establish Optasia, a large telecoms provider which operates in 19 countries and plays a major role in infrastructure in Africa and the Middle East. He now has a stake in a variety...

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Convivia announced as new shirt sponsor of QPR Football Club

Property and tech investment firm, Convivia, has been announced as the new shirt sponsor of Queen’s Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club. As sole Principal Partner, Convivia has signed a three-year deal that will see its brand displayed on the front property of QPR’s home and away strips. Founded by lifelong QPR supporter, Roy Ledgister, Convivia...

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Grace Beverley attends the GRM Gala 2023 at Sky Garden on August 06, 2023 in London, England

Who are the top entrepreneurs aged 25 and under?

Although many entrepreneurs have gotten more successful the older they’ve gotten, for some entrepreneurs age has proved no barrier to success. We looked at the top entrepreneurs aged 25 and under. This list is in no particular order.  Luca Schnettler – CEO, Qumata After dropping out of Queen Mary University London in 2017, Schnettler founded...

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The top 25 UK companies for senior leadership revealed by Glassdoor

Strong senior leadership is one of the most important factors for employee satisfaction. But according to employees, which UK companies are getting management right? And what are the warning signs of a toxic leadership culture? Today Glassdoor, the platform for insights about jobs and companies, reveals the UK’s Top Companies for Senior Leadership. The 25...

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Two king pieces facing off on a chess board

What are the biggest-ever rivalries in business?

Although some healthy competition can be good for business, as companies do what they can to get ahead, sometimes they end up stepping on their rival’s toes. We took a closer look at the biggest-ever rivalries in business. This list is in no particular order. Tesco vs Sainsbury’s The battle between the UK’s two largest...

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New research finds Midlands remains the UK’s number one hotspot for early-stage start-ups

The Midlands remains the UK’s hotspot for early-stage startups, according to Clarity, a new data asset from business advisory firm Quantuma. In a new report on the Midlands economy, the firm also reveals that the region is driven by a thriving manufacturing sector, which also leads in terms of growth prospects compared to any other...

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Can you have a vote of no confidence in the workplace?

Last night, the UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson managed to survive a vote of no confidence, although it was the worst verdict on a sitting prime minister by their own party in recent times. Under Conservative Party rules, a vote of no confidence is triggered if 15% of party members – currently 54 MPs out...

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What’s next for the UK ‘futurecorns’?

You might have already heard of some unicorn companies – privately-held companies with a value of at least $1bn – but what about the companies that are set to break the $1bn barrier next? Known as the ‘futurecorns’, Business Leader recently caught up with a couple of them to discuss their plans for achieving this...

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Padlock symbol for computer data protection system

Who are the top CEOs in cyber security?

Not only can a cyberattack be detrimental to your company’s reputation, but it can also be very expensive. We took a closer look at some of the best CEOs in cyber security. This list is in no particular order. Robert M. Lee, Dragos Lee is the CEO and founder of Dragos. Dragos is a cybersecurity...

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Could the UK ever go into another lockdown?

For over 2 months, Shanghai’s 25 million residents were forced to quarantine due to a COVID-19 spike. Food was being rationed and residents were only allowed to leave their homes for mandatory COVID tests. Small protests broke out in the city and civilians were even taking to China’s highly controlled internet to voice their discontent....

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‘Nobody had built technology that was bespoke to the flower industry’, says Bloom & Wild co-founder Aron-Gelbard

Founded in 2013 by Aron Gelbard and Ben Stanway, Bloom & Wild has seen its business significantly increase its year-on-year turnover. Currently, the company is on track to more than triple revenues over the last three years. This rapid expansion has made Bloom & Wild the European leader in online flower delivery. Last year, the...

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Why is the construction sector so male-dominated?

99% of the UK’s on-site construction workers are male. Of the women making up just 11% of the entire construction workforce, 87% are limited to desk, design and secretarial roles. These shocking statistics have remained a constant for decades. When women account for 47% of all employed people, how has this disparity been allowed to...

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