Business

Susie Ma, the former Apprentice finalist who went on to build one of Britain’s biggest independent beauty brands, has rewarded herself with a £20 million payday after a stellar year for her Tropic Skincare business. The 36-year-old entrepreneur, who bought back Lord Sugar’s 50 per cent stake in 2023, paid herself dividends totalling £18.2 million in 2024, with a further …

French deeptech specialist Cailabs has raised €57 million in fresh funding to accelerate its industrial expansion and cement its position as a global leader in laser communications. The financing round, announced in Rennes today, was led by the European Investment Bank (EIB), which contributed €37 million, alongside €20 million from investors including Definvest and Fonds Innovation Defense (the French Armed …

Britain’s entrepreneurial spirit remains strong, with 84 new companies launched every hour in the first half of 2025, according to fresh analysis from SME lender iwoca. The annual Business Hotspots report, which draws on Companies House data, found that more than 363,000 businesses were registered between January and June 2025. However, this marked a 21% fall compared with the same …

Subscriptions are everywhere—from software and streaming to fitness and education—but many teams still struggle to accept subscription payments smoothly. The most common pain points emerge at the worst possible moments: confusing checkout flows that spike abandonment, security and compliance anxiety that slow launches, and cancellation experiences that feel like mazes and erode trust. Addressing these issues upfront turns recurring billing …

Springly is a one-stop non-profit management platform that makes it easier to simplify and enhance communication, money raising, membership and operation for any size causes. Its non -profit communication features enable you to create campaigns, manage websites, manage contacts and measure the results – without the need for all sophisticated technical expertise. Why communication matters for non -profit organizations Strong …

The United Kingdom, the originator of the cherished Common Law legal tradition, has a proud reputation of judicial integrity. Recent changes to the global balance of power may limit the reach of the UK’s courts, but their reputation for incorruptibility remains undimmed. In global rankings, the UK comes 15th out of 142 countries for overall rule of law, with judicial …

Most businesses today rely on telecom far beyond simple calls or SMS. The future of the telecom industry is about powering digital communications, cloud services, IoT ecosystems, and enterprise connectivity. Imagine running an e-commerce store in 2025: AI chatbots handle customer service, sales reps close deals over video calls, and logistics teams track shipments in real time via IoT sensors. …

We live in a digital-first world where almost every business depends on technology. While this brings countless opportunities, it also opens the door to new risks. Cyber attacks are no longer just a problem for big corporations; small businesses and individuals are frequent targets too. The weakest link is often not the software or hardware, but the people using them. …

Challenges are not just obstacles; they are opportunities waiting to be unlocked. Businesses are under pressure to adapt to shifting markets, evolving customer needs and emerging technologies. Those that succeed often do so by leveraging smart platforms designed to streamline processes, enhance decision-making and drive innovation. From Problems to Possibilities Every challenge presents a chance to think differently. Rising operational …

Igor Vyacheslavovich Khudokormov started his work as a businessman in the agro-industrial sector in the early 1990s, when the market was just starting to form under the new economic conditions. He started the business Prodimeks, which at first traded sugar but later started making its own sugar and working on farming projects. Prodimeks, which was started by Igor Khudokormov, is …