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AI and its significance in 2024! From revolutionising industries to enhancing everyday tasks, AI is no longer just a concept from science fiction—it's a reality! 💰 Economic impact: AI could contribute a staggering $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2035, with the U.S. and China leading the charge. 🤖 Types of AI: We have Weak AI (like Siri and Alexa) focused on specific tasks, and Strong AI, which aims to replicate human-like intelligence. 🏥 Applications: AI is everywhere—from healthcare diagnostics and financial services to self-driving cars and smart home devices. It’s enhancing efficiency and personalising our experiences! Pros & cons: While AI reduces human error and works 24/7, it also raises concerns about job displacement and reliance on technology. ⚖️ Curious to learn more? Check out this comprehensive guide below! https://lnkd.in/eNM_a63

A Hub of Possibilities!✨ The Digital Regulation Cooperation Forum (DRCF) has launched the AI and Digital Hub, a one-year pilot service designed to support businesses with queries! The aim of the Hub is to increase innovators’ confidence in bringing new products, services, and business models safely to market by helping them understand and navigate regulatory requirements. This is a valuable opportunity for innovators to receive free and informal advice from four regulators all in one place. 🤝💼 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧: 🧑🏫 Free, expert advice on regulatory challenges ⏰ Quick responses to your queries within five working days 💡 Support for innovative AI and digital products that benefit consumers and the UK economy 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eW3-wPhk #DigitalRegulation #Innovation #AI #TechSupport #DRCF

Exciting Opportunity for Small Business Growth! 🚀 I'm thrilled to share an incredible chance to scale up your business through the Be the Business & Mastercard Strive - The Productivity Programme. If you're an ambitious business owner ready to take your company to the next level, this fully-funded programme is designed just for you! What’s in it for you? - Valued at £1795 + VAT (but FREE via the Mastercard Strive partnership!) - 6 months of support, get your advisory board—an impartial group of seasoned experts to guide you with real-world insights - Two 1:1 mentoring sessions to dive deeper into your focus areas - Engage in interactive learning with peers and experts in online sessions Eligibility Criteria: Trading for at least 1 year Minimum of 3 full-time employees Registered business in the UK Only 15 places left—don’t miss out! How to Apply: ➡️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/epuJMhfu For further details join one of our Information Sessions: Wednesday 21st August, 4pm-5pm - Book your place https://lnkd.in/e7guT2FY Wednesday 11th September, 12-1pm - Book your place https://lnkd.in/epSeSahA This is a fantastic opportunity to share with your network. Let’s help our small businesses thrive together! 💼✨ #SmallBusiness #Growth #Productivity #Mentoring #BeTheBusiness #StriveProgramme #Networking #UKBusiness

Efficiency, agility, and innovation 🔄 Scott Dylan, a leading expert in digital transformation, stresses that businesses must adopt digital technologies to remain competitive in today's fast-changing market. Here are the key reasons why: ⏰ 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲  - Digital enables businesses to automate manual processes, reduce errors, and streamline operations 📲 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 - Adopting digital transformation allows companies to better understand customer needs and provide seamless, personalised experiences across multiple channels 🏆 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 - Embracing cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning, and big data analytics gives businesses powerful insights to gain a competitive edge 💰 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 - Digital transformation reduces costs by minimising manual labour, optimising processes, and improving resource management. Adopting cloud solutions, for example, can significantly lower hardware and storage expenses ⏩ 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 - The ability to quickly adapt to changing market conditions is critical for success. Digital technologies make businesses more agile and responsive In summary, companies that embrace digital transformation will be well-positioned to thrive in the years ahead. It's no longer a buzzword, but a necessity for survival in today's business landscape. What are your thoughts on the importance of digital transformation? Let us know in the comments! 💬 https://lnkd.in/gnW7AV6d

Support for disabled and neurodiverse entrepreneurs! ✨ The Tech Nation Creo Programme, in partnership with Motability Operations Ltd, is now accepting applications. This programme is specifically designed to support founders and entrepreneurs innovating around disability and neurodiversity. 🤝 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐨? Creo is a pioneering springboard programme that fosters an open and intimate environment for founders. It provides a platform to discuss the challenges and successes of being a disabled or neurodiverse entrepreneur. Participants will benefit from: 🧑🏫 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 🎓 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭-𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬 🤗 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫-𝐭𝐨-𝐩𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 This is a chance to connect, learn, and grow in a supportive environment. 🗓️ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: August 19 2024 For more information and to apply, visit: https://bit.ly/3WMZt6Y #TechNation #CreoProgramme #Entrepreneurship #Disability #Neurodiversity

Rings of opportunity at the 2024 Olympics 🏅 The Paris 2024 Olympics are now over and have created a wealth of business opportunities. With 66% of contracts going to small and medium-sized businesses, the games have broken down barriers and involved smaller businesses to participate in this global event. 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬: 💰 Increased revenue potential: With up to €𝟏𝟎.𝟕 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 📈 Accessible contracts: Over €𝟓 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬 were available, with 66% already awarded to small and medium-sized businesses. 🤝 Tailored support: Programmes designed to help local businesses navigate and secure Games-related contracts. 🌍 Nationwide engagement: Paris 2024 is touring France to connect with 4,000+ businesses, sharing insights and opportunities for collaboration. 🏗️ Lasting economic impact: 𝟏𝟓𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐣𝐨𝐛𝐬 and long-term benefits from the infrastructure built for the Games. Comment below if you think larger events should follow suit and create opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses too! ♻️ Check out more details: https://lnkd.in/eJK2dy5q

Three years in the making, Our Mastercard Strive partnership is coming to an end! 🚨 We have helped hundreds of businesses achieve remarkable growth and success through our programmes. Now, it’s your turn. Don’t miss your final chance to apply and take part, we have fully-funded programme places for ethnic minority-led businesses in the UK that have 3+ full-time employees. What could be in store: 🤝 Matched with a group of experienced senior professionals who will act as your impartial sounding board for 6 months. 🖥️ Regular virtual meetings to tackle your business challenges and opportunities including two 121 mentoring sessions. 📊 Acess to peer-to-peer learning sessions during your 6-month programme. Apply for The Productivity Programme today (only takes 5 minutes!) 👇 https://lnkd.in/eJdwsXVv Mastercard Strive Johanne Penney

Business is personal. Fact. It’s about creating brands and experiences that people value and want to commit to; building cultures and teams that allow people to thrive; developing operations and processes that people can rely upon to deliver time and time again… It’s about business leaders developing clear visions that others get behind; having the curiosity to seek new opportunities and the confidence to commit resources to continually improve and drive the business forward. When you’re a business owner you have personal skin in the game too. And being at the top can be a lonely place to be… The best thing about being your own boss simultaneously being the worst thing: nobody is telling you what to do. Be the Business get all of that. They are constantly seeking new ways to join the dots and build connections between sectors, industries and businesses; to share learnings, bright ideas and best practice… developing resources and support programmes to enable businesses to develop a competive edge and unleash #productivity. I’ve been involved since 2019, when Tony Danker was at the helm, and an ambassador since 2020… just as Covid was coming into our vocabulary. And thanks to Be the Business, now led by Anthony Impey MBE, I’ve met some fabulous people from all walks of life and all corners of the UK, who I’m lucky enough to now call friends. Mark Holden being one of them. The 300 miles between us - from my Cheshire to his Cornwall - meant that we had never met in person in over 4 years. But we put that right yesterday when I was on his turf. What have #hydraulic #engineering and #hospitality got in common that meant we talked for nearly 4 hours straight? Nothing. And everything. Because business is personal. And there is so much that we can share and learn from each other.

Ai-m for success! 💻 The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has just announced an exciting opportunity for business leaders and entrepreneurs to upskill in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. ️ Key benefits of the initiative: 🎓 Access to training: Equip yourself with the latest AI skills. 💰 Funding opportunities: Receive financial support for your upskilling initiatives. 📅 Flexible learning options: Tailor your learning experience to fit your schedule and needs. 🚀 Boost your career: Stay ahead in the job market with in-demand AI expertise. Why does it matter? #Artificialintelligence has the potential to transform the small business landscape by automating routine tasks, optimising operations, and providing deep insights into customer behaviour. Investing in #AI can significantly enhance #productivity, reduce costs, and offer personalised customer experiences, giving your business a competitive edge in today's fast-paced market. ⚠️ Application Deadline: 18 August 2024 Learn more and apply here ⬇️ https://bit.ly/3WJb8oz

Turn decision dilemmas into business wins ⬇️     Join our next lunchtime listening featuring Michelle Raymond, Founder and Director at The People's Partner, Shazana Raja, from Multicultural UK and Ioana Axinte, from Be the Business 💡  We’ll explore the critical impact of understanding your decision-making style on business growth. Whether you're an entrepreneur, manager, or business leader, recognising your strengths and blind spots as a decision-maker is essential. Our expert guests will share their insights and real-world examples, offering actionable advice that you can implement right away. 📈    In just 30 minutes, you'll find out:  🌟 Different decision-making styles and their characteristics, find yours through our tool - Ignite.   🌟 Identify your personal decision-making strengths and potential blind spots.   🌟 Business outcomes and growth are influenced by your decision-making style, be prepared.  🌟 Hear from Michelle Raymond, a Founder who will talk through her decision-making tactics and when they truly make a difference. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from industry experts and enhance your decision-making skills! 💡      🔔 Register now to secure your spot!