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Calterra wins £96,000 grant for habitat monitoring

The funding will help Calterra track restored peatlands and woodlands for longer, cutting the cost of proving recovery to investors and land managers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

UK SMEs upbeat but finance admin slows growth plans

Finance admin is limiting growth plans for many UK SMEs, even as 56% say they are confident about the year ahead.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

Southampton's We UC launches Olatti business platform

The shift gives the group full control of calls, messaging and meetings for small firms, with data kept on UK infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Small Business

Guinness Enterprise Centre builds UK hub links for start-ups

Irish start-ups hoping to sell in Britain will gain local contacts, workspace and market-entry support through a network of regional hubs by 2027.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Today

Data Analytics

Avanade appoints Ben Beath as Chief AI Officer to lead

The appointment reflects rising pressure on services firms to turn AI from pilot projects into measurable gains for clients and their own operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Stripe agrees to buy Parafin in embedded credit push

The acquisition broadens Stripe's financial services offering as demand for platform-based lending grows and small firms struggle to secure bank credit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Customer Relationship Management

Mastercard launches SME report as firms prioritise stability

New research shows 68% of SMEs now value stability over rapid expansion, prompting Mastercard to add business tools and cyber support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Financial Systems

U.S. Bank names Jessica Alba for new business cards

Small businesses could gain richer cash-back rewards and expense tools, as the bank enters a crowded market for cards tied to deposits and controls.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership

AI is pushing women in small businesses into technology leadership roles, as Thryv says customer and operations experience now counts more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Bir launches digital push for Azerbaijan micro-firms

Micro-entrepreneurs in Azerbaijan will get training and fee breaks as Bir tries to draw them into digital banking and online sales.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

Ewor expands San Francisco team after US demand surges

US founders are driving a 237% surge in EWOR applications, prompting the fellowship to build a deeper presence in San Francisco.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

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Robotics

Women in Technology unveils Queensland awards winners

Nearly 200 nominations led to honours for women, allies and teams across Queensland's STEM sectors at the 29th annual awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Today

Agricultural Technology

NSW AI Bonanza to launch Sydney festival and awards

Sydney businesses, startups and investors will gather next month as the event adds awards and workshops to spotlight AI uses and risks.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Software-as-a-Service

Irish SMEs say financial admin is holding growth back

For many owners, routine finance tasks are now eating into hiring, investment and growth plans as fragmented tools add to stress.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Robotics

Melbourne expo showcases AI robots & startup ideas

Public interest in Victoria's AI scene was on show as more than 400 visitors packed Melbourne Connect for rare robot demos and startup pitches.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Semiconductors

Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel

Canada should focus on the AI infrastructure pieces that matter most, executives say, rather than insisting every link in the supply chain be domestic.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week