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Funding and long-term philosophy: Ingredients needed for UK to create its own Google

September 19, 2016

By Shane Schutte

If Britain’s tech scene is really as thriving as people boast, then where is the UK’s Google Many have sought to answer the question, with investor Neil Woodford being the latest to offer his opinion on the matter.

Netmums co-founder raises £2m for YouTube-powered video blog Channel Mum

September 19, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

The mummy blogger community has grown significantly over the years and now it’s time for the rise of the “mummy vlogger,” according to Netmums co-founder Siobhan Freegard, who has sealed a £2m investment for video blog Channel Mum.

Take exams and receive an official certificate for your Facebook knowledge

September 13, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

Building on the 2015 launch of its online learning programme Blueprint, Facebook has had over one million course enrolments from SMEs and agencies, prompting it to evolve the programme further with launch into educational establishments and more.

Warner Brothers censoring own content highlights more than just a humorous error

September 13, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Warner Brothers recently requested Google to remove the film studio’s own website from search results, saying it violated copyright laws. This glaring error has sparked serious debates around automated software and internet censorship.

Formula One is racing towards a new future

September 12, 2016

By Shane Schutte

F1 has seen its first change of ownership for more than a decade, with many believing the new change will benefit the sport greatly.

Despite new £5 notes, a third of Brits believe cash will be extinct by 2020

September 12, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

A third of UK shoppers have revealed they believe cash will be obsolete within the next five years, according to Worldpay, despite the fact the Bank of England is rolling out a new £5 note for use from Tuesday 13 September.

Do you think your business is the next big thing

September 8, 2016

By Hunter Ruthven

There are only two weeks left to nominate for this year’s Amazon Growing Business Awards, where an exclusive judging panel will decide which companies are deserving of its illustrious prizes.

iZettle acquires UK point-of-sale service powering shops, bars and hotels

September 7, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

Launched out of Sweden, iZettle quickly made the UK its second home soon after starting up, and that trend continues today as the mobile payments business has acquired Scottish company intelligentpos for access to its cloud-based point-of-sale platform.

Serious shortcomings revealed in Sports Direct review fuels shareholder revolt at AGM

September 7, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Though it was by coincidence, the Institute of Directors’ (IoD) review of corporate governance comes hours before Sport Direct’s annual general meeting (AGM) – where shareholders will allegedly pressure billionaire tycoon Mike Ashley for a change.

Young people dont want to work for you, so theyre opening their own businesses

September 6, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

Although the UK is experiencing a skills gap crisis, new research suggests it may remain that way as young people admit they’re snubbing employment within companies in order to start their own operations that they can run from home.

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