Crowdfunding, the increasingly popular alternative finance model, continues to support all business sectors. The latest demonstration of this has seen independent filmmaker Sarah Lewis harness the channel to make a movie on Soho-based hair salon We Are Cuts, famed for styling stars including David Bowie.
The tax authority is making use of its increased powers by following up with thousands of individuals – but many online users are unsure as to whether they’re at risk.
Apple’s iPhone appears to be a bottomless pit when it comes to producing money, and the company will surely be hoping for the same from the Apple Watch. But while the iPhone is used by consumers and businesspeople alike, can the wearable also support enterprise
By Peter Veash
Peter Veash, CEO of The BIO Agency, discusses why the travel industry is yet to tap into the potential of technology to create a more streamlined customer experience.
In light of upcoming strikes which could see our transport system descend into chaos, it’s time for voting laws to be taken further than business secretary Sajid Javid’s new plans to ensure the union’s voice is truly representative.
Shazam, once just a music discovery service, has blossomed over the past few years to support advertisers with TV marketing. Now the company has flexed its muscles to expand beyond sound and into visual recognition technology for its 100m users, and brands including Disney, Evian and Warner Bros – but where does that leave existing players like augmented reality firm Blippar
Despite Greenlight commissioning a survey of 100 senior marketers to understand which technologies are seen as overhyped and which are ripe for investment, analysts believe a product hype bubble – followed by its consequential failure – is often needed to make it go mainstream.
Despite the financial crisis and MPs’ expense scandals, our leaders often appear to have learnt little as they go from one crisis to the next, according to social entrepreneur Richard Wilson. One can’t help but wonder whether he’s alluding that we should no longer be surprised as they will continue to disappoint unless they change the way they lead.
By Becky Clark
From the laws of gravity to the laptop, British ingenuity has shaped our world. Britain has had a strong and proud history of championing new ideas and inventions.
Social media is no longer a mere source of entertainment, and has evolved to disrupt the recruitment process by offering businesses a much more innovative way to fill vacancies.
