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Business Technology 3 min read

My Parcel Delivery: Where there’s a queue, a game-changing idea isn’t far behind

Back in 2010 inspiration struck David Grimes as he stood in a post office queue impatiently waiting to send some parcels. Unfortunately the only alternative was to use expensive couriers which would erode profitability. The solution was Everline Future 50-listed My Parcel Delivery – a site designed to make normally inaccessible services available to all.

Business Technology 3 min read

JobsTheWord: Injecting big data into recruitment for Amazon, Jaguar Land Rover and O2

A trio of professionals with combined experience in recruitment, technology and investment generated Everline Future 50's JobsTheWord with a grand plan of using big data to shake up the jobs market and provide a better way to generate results for both employers and candidates looking for a job match.

Business Technology 3 min read

Kuato Studios: Reinventing the education system by blending coding with gaming

Kuato Studios, included in the 2015 Everline Future 50, is on a quest to spread its “learnification” ideals to change the way society views learning, which has been helped with changes to the UK curriculum to include coding – skills widely considered an importance as children grow up in today's digital age. The mission is being driven forward by directors with extensive experience in both gaming and educational sectors.

Business Technology 3 min read

MWC 2015: Procter & Gamble seeks business partners for Oral-B toothbrush project

A year after introducing a Bluetooth-connected Oral-B toothbrush and accompanying app at Mobile Word Congress, consumer products firm Procter & Gamble has returned to the technology trade show in Barcelona with a software development kit for third party firms.

Business Technology 2 min read

MWC 2015: BlackBerry makes Leap to secure business from young professionals

New BlackBerry Leap smartphone, which comes equipped with a battery that lasts “25 hours of heavy use”, claims to be designed for young mobile professionals and companies who value security and privacy.

Interviews 6 min read

How a furry-faced mascot is fuelling Finlands SME revival after Nokias global collapse

You would be forgiven for thinking that Polar Bear Pitching – 20 startups and growing companies taking turns to present to investors while standing in a freezing water-filled ice hole – is yet another spin off Dragons’ Den-style event.

Business Technology 3 min read

MWC 2015: Consumer demand for multimedia content drives phablet sales

Consumer demand for phablets – smartphones with a 5.5-inch screen or larger – is being driven by a hunger for multimedia content, and businesses have an opportunity to capitalise on the trend.

International Trade 5 min read

Export push brings importance of intellectual property protection to the surface

The president of Mexico is on a state visit to the UK this week to build up trade and export links between the two nations.

Managing Your Cash Flow 2 min read

Sport Direct’s Mike Ashley clashes with investors over delay in employing FD

Mike Ashley has garnered a fair amount of disapproval from Sports Direct shareholders. They rejected his share incentive scheme in 2012 due to tax reasons, voted against his £73m bonus package and accused the company of “disregarding” shareholder concerns, not to mention rejected previous proposals due to related performance targets. But it's not the last of Ashley v shareholders - there's a clash going on again.