Away from the swathes of technology-based startups populating the business landscape are a community of small enterprises leveraging digital techniques to expand offerings and compete with bigger players in an awe-inspiring way.
The connected living market, which includes the sharing economy, smart meters and more, is set to be worth $1 trillion (£658bn) by 2020 and the UK is set to account for a five per cent share of the market, according to PwC.
There are a plethora of apps in the market that claim to help the busiest people get more done, in less time. The problem is – who actually has the time to trawl through the myriad apps to find the few that truly give you back an extra hour a day
Ross Williams, founder and CEO of online dating company Venntro Media Group, explains what’s next for online dating businesses as the sector reaches maturity as Tinder parent Match Group plans an IPO.
Lastminute.com co-founder Martha Lane Fox took to the stage at Microsoft Future Decoded to discuss how women could take inspiration from tools of old like bows and arrows to rise up through the UK’s digital industry.
By Simon Brooke
Even before Apple’s entry into the market, the electronic payments sector has been changing rapidly with new devices and technologies entering the market more frequently than ever.
By James Norman
The “Future of Government Digital Services” report has found some valuable insights for policymakers, the Government Digital Service and the wider civil service and industry. But while the report identified the progress made by the government over the past five years, it also revealed a significant demand for faster and better online services in areas such as business support.
Facebook has introduced a new slideshow video ad format, which will allow companies to integrate images into their social media video marketing efforts – a development designed to provide small businesses with more flexibility and opportunities.
By Simon Brooke
If the customer is always right, why do so many businesses get it wrong It comes down to the fact that many have lost the human touch, according to Anne Marie Forsyth, CEO of the professional body for customer service, CCA Global.
The second UK outing of Start Tank, a six-month mentoring programme from PayPal and its Braintree division, has come to an end. The six startups that completed the scheme are now ready to spread their wings, which means PayPal is seeking a new batch of companies for a third incubation period.
