The sharing economy is one of those industry phrases that has many different interpretations, one that will likely secure a firmer definition thanks to the 6 March launch of the Sharing Economy UK trade body. To find out more, Real Business has spoken to Alexandra Depledge, SEUK board member and CEO of Hassle.com, who opened up on what it’s like to be a woman in the tech business.
Younger generations are no longer pinning all their hopes on finding the perfect job – instead taking controlling their destiny and creating a business around a skill, passion or hobby.
By Trilby Rajna
With the government’s Northern Powerhouse hoping to bring increased investment and attention to UK cities such as Liverpool and Newcastle, we explore what Manchester has to offer – and discover some ambitious entrepreneurs.
On the first day of National Apprenticeships Week, we spoke with Kate Awdry, PwC’s schools recruitment and development manager, to find out how the professional services firm is starting from the ground up and using apprentices to produce a pipeline of skilled workers.
By Simon Brooke
According to a recent report by digital support and training group Tech City UK, there are over 47,000 digital technology businesses in the UK, with over 50 per cent of these founded less than five years ago – making up a huge portion of the SME market.
By Simon Brooke
Advisors at the likes of EY and PwC may know their stuff, but for Phil Mitchell and his consultancy Harbour Key it is the to ability come from a position of similar risk and structure that is reaping rewards.
In Didier Elzinga’s previous role as a Hollywood visual effects chief working on CGI for the likes of Harry Potter, he decided to branch out to start a software business where he could harness his experience as a “glorified psychiatrist.”
For the fourth year, Real Business has scoured the UK business landscape and can now bring you 50 companies that are breaking down barriers, creating innovative products and – most importantly – disrupting previously stagnant industries. May we unveil the Everline Future 50 2015.
Mark Kanji, CEO of London-based Apptivation, has gone from an idea for an app development consultancy to a business turning over £12m inside two years. He shares his journey with us.
By Simon Brooke
Most businesses know that intellectual property (IP) is important but many, especially SMEs are not really sure how to make the most of it.
