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More CFOs will axe AI investment if it doesn’t show ROI next year
raja Posted On November , 2024


  Four out of five Chief Financial Officers (78%) have expressed a desire to increase their investment in AI over the next 12 to 18 months, recognising its value in transforming financial operations, but admit they ‘don’t know where to […]


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Decade of IBioIC support boosts Scotland’s bioeconomy with £35 million of innovation investment
raja Posted On March , 2024


The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC) has supported the growth of Scotland’s industrial biotechnology sector by helping it to attract £35 million of additional funding for research and development, according to new figures revealed to mark its tenth anniversary. IBioIC […]


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Research reveals gap in succession planning among UK Businesses
raja Posted On February , 2024


New research by UK top ten accountancy and advisory firm Azets has revealed that fewer than one in ten UK businesses have succession planning fully integrated into their strategy, despite 30% of companies demonstrating a widespread recognition of its importance. […]


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Eight in ten finance chiefs preparing for greater regulatory scrutiny in 2024
raja Posted On February , 2024


Eight in ten finance chiefs are prioritising preparing their departments to operate under increased regulatory scrutiny, according to a new global study. The research, commissioned by Basware, a global leader in AP automation and invoice processing and conducted by global […]


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NatWest loans £420K to local businesses seeking to create local job opportunities
raja Posted On December , 2023


Universal Live, a West Yorkshire locally owned events business that specializes in corporate events, is expanding its business thanks to a £420k loan from Lombard, part of the NatWest Group. The expansion of the Keighley based business will aid in […]


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Landmark Scottish Enterprise and Innovate UK collaboration on Scotland’s innovation economy
raja Posted On November , 2023


Left to Right: Adrian Gillespie Chief Executive ofScottish Enterprise, Susan Aitken Chair of the Glasgow City RegionCabinet & Leader of Glasgow City Council and Indro Mukerjee ChiefExecutive Officer of Innovate UK Scottish businesses are set to benefit from increased support […]


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Four in ten SMEs prefer fintech lenders over mainstream banks when seeking business finance
raja Posted On November , 2023


Four in ten (40%) UK small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) claim it is easier for them to access finance from fintech lenders rather than mainstream banks, according to new research from Sonovate, an alternative finance and payment solutions provider. Alternative […]


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BCC outlines three key fixes needed for SME Finance
raja Posted On September , 2023


The British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) has called for action to improve the availability of finance for SMEs as accessibility; awareness and a lack of competition continue to hold firms back.   In written evidence submitted to the Treasury Select Committee, […]


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Only 2% of VC Funding goes to female and ethnic minority founded businesses
raja Posted On July , 2023


The Treasury Committee is challenging the lack of diversity in the venture capital industry as only 2% of funding goes toward female founded and ethnic minority businesses, according to new report. The Committee also found that 80% of investments went […]


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British Business Bank forms partnership to drive female angel investment
raja Posted On July , 2023


The British Business Bank is working with Scotland’s women-led angel investment syndicate, Mint Ventures to improve access to finance for female business owners and to grow the pool of women angel investors. With support from the Bank, Mint Ventures is […]


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