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Tag: Investment

Scottish businesses blame Brexit uncertainty for hiring struggles

August 8, 2018

By David Craik

According to a new survey from the Fraser of Allander Institute, the economic research think tank at the University of Strathclyde, 33% of Scottish firms believe Brexit has had a negative impact on investment and recruitment.

R&D investment has become a high priority for foreign-owned UK businesses

August 8, 2018

By David Craik

The number of foreign-owned UK businesses investing in research and development has doubled in the last decade. But concerns have been raised that Brexit could see those numbers soon reverse.

4 out of Europe’s top 10 fintech deals come out of the UK

July 31, 2018

By David Craik

The UK has become a world leader in fintech investment outpacing the US and Asia in the first six months of the year.

Businesses should not fear regulations or see them as an export barrier

July 31, 2018

By David Craik

Despite export figures being at an all-time high, concerns over regulation are holding businesses back.

Young investors have their eyes on internationally scalable technology businesses

July 23, 2018

By David Craik

Tech SMEs are increasingly being asked by investors to prove their international ambitions before landing crucial funding.

MyTamarin: Can the ‘match.com for childcare’ shake up how parents find support?

July 2, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

MyTamarin is a London-based childcare startup that borrows the ingenious compatability-based approach used by dating apps to match parents to childminders.

Investing in technology why it can make or break your business

June 26, 2018

By Staff writer

From automation to global communication, nothing is driving business growth like technology, explains Real Business writer Jessica Foreman.

Bitcoin and blockchain: Choose your strategy wisely and don’t bet your rent

May 4, 2018

By Staff writer

Reports of players getting rich overnight buying and trading Bitcoin have blanketed the internet. Other reports of 50% overnight swings in Bitcoin value have also drawn attention. Here are a few thoughts on the sudden rise in popularity of cryptocurrencies, the underlying technology and the risks to players.

Personalised pet nutrition startup Tails.com gets a growth boost from Nestl” Purina

April 30, 2018

By Praseeda Nair

Nestl” Purina PetCare has bought a majority stake in Tails.com, the London-based dog nutrition startup. Here’s why the deal means big business for the British brand.

3 fundraising lessons from tech unicorn Theranos’ mistake

April 10, 2018

By Staff writer

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes agreed to settle charges that allege she raised over $700m of investment by making false claims about the firm’s technology. Consequently, she will be fined $500,000.

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