As global trade regulations continue to shift constantly, the UK retail sector faces a new wave of challenges, particularly with the evolving impact of tariffs on cross-border commerce. These changes are not just increasing the cost of goods sold but also complicating the way returns are managed. For UK retailers, the evolving tariff landscape presents both new obstacles and opportunities to reassess business practices, particularly when it comes to returns management.

Nico Rosberg is a Formula 1 World Champion turned entrepreneur and venture capitalist. After achieving his lifelong dream of winning the F1 World Championship in 2016, he retired from the sport to explore new challenges.

Obsolescence is inevitable. Time marches on, technology grows older. Startups often face unique challenges when managing component obsolescence, given their limited resources and need to focus on innovation and rapid market entry. Effective obsolescence management ensures these businesses avoid the financial and operational setbacks caused by unexpected part unavailability, which could jeopardise product delivery or require costly redesigns.

The digital age has brought about unprecedented opportunities and challenges. As businesses and consumers become more interconnected, ensuring cybersecurity has become paramount.

Growth Studio is on a mission to find ambitious startups tackling the triple planetary crisis and to give them the foundations they need to change the world.

Before we look at how to get flexible working at work, let’s be clear about what flexible working is and how it can work for you.

Due diligence and compliance have long been slow, paper-heavy, and reactive, surfacing risks only after key business decisions. That paradigm is shifting. As well as automating tasks, AI is transforming how risk is assessed, decisions are made, and compliance teams operate.

Research from the British Chamber of Commerce reveals that 43% of small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) have no plans to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), despite a growing acceptance by businesses that it will help boost productivity. Only a quarter (25%) say they are using a specific AI technology, with 24% planning to in the future.

The gender gap in technology is as depressing as it is common knowledge. For every four men that join the sector, only one woman makes the move – and half of those women will leave the sector by the mid-point of their career.   

The user experience (UX) can make or break how people feel about your startup’s offerings. However, UX consulting professionals can reduce the chances of costly missteps and show that the startup has accurately anticipated the target audience’s expectations and catered to them.

Scaling a startup and building out an executive team can be a daunting process. As a business grows, so does the complexity and pressure, and this is where a Chief of Staff can make a significant impact. So, what is a Chief of Staff? What do they do? And how do you know if your startup needs one?

In a market increasingly defined by a “rush to quality,” venture capital firms are finding it harder than ever to win the most competitive deals. With fewer standout startups raising money and those that do often commanding sky-high valuations, VCs are under pressure to evolve.

Fiberdom, a pioneer in wood fibre material innovation, has secured €3.5 million in funding to accelerate the development and scaling of its patented technology and its high-performance, 100% plastic-free material. Fiberdom’s mission is to replace non-essential plastics with scalable, circular solutions.

How often have you said yes to something that didn’t feel right just to avoid discomfort? And what has that cost you? Your wellbeing, your work, or the impact you set out to create?

As soon as we log onto the internet, we're immediately bombarded with content. Just 30 seconds on Instagram can expose you to dozens of images and ads – it's overwhelming.

Scaling a business is one thing. But retaining a sense of community amongst customers and users as the business grows – something which their continued custom and loyalty relies on – is another thing entirely.

Launching a new product or service is the culmination of countless hours of work, research, and ambition. It’s a thrilling moment, one that entrepreneurs dream about, yet often fear in equal measure.

There’s something magical about a live event. The buzz of anticipation as guests arrive, the spark of connection when like-minded people come together, and the electric feeling when an inspiring speaker commands the room.

The landscape of app and game distribution is undergoing a profound transformation due to introduction of new tech regulations all around the world. With these laws, alternative app stores are now coming to take their market share from giants like the App Store and Google Play.  

E-commerce has undergone a major transformation over the past 25 years and now stands at a pivotal crossroads, influenced by a variety of emerging trends. In the early 2000s, online retail accounted for just a small fraction of total sales.