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Articles and news on UK and European companies operating in the app economy – the rapidly growing market driven by the development, distribution, and consumption of mobile applications.

Entrepreneurs

Gamifying the job hunt: Debut connects graduates to the right employers

Using games to engage graduates on the job-hunt, Charlie Taylor of Debut wants to make it easier for millennials and employers to connect online.

Entrepreneurs

Entrepreneur interview, Michelle Kennedy, CEO of Peanut

The former Badoo deputy CEO has created a 'Tinder for mothers' and has signed up over 300,000 users in less than a year.

Entrepreneurs

10 lessons from a non-techy tech entrepreneur: Charly Harrison

Charly Harrison built her new tech start-up, WHERE app, on a dare, after struggling to find the right venues and events for a great night out. The app lets people see where other people like them are, and what they are doing, she explains. Here's her start-up story.

Technology

The iPhone at 10: Where would start-ups be without the smartphone?

The mother of all smartphones, the iPhone first hit the market a decade ago, launching countless careers and providing a platform for the app economy.

Technology

5 time-saving apps to turn your phone into a personal assistant

Five time-saving apps that can help get your life and business in order.

Entrepreneurs

London gig economy start-ups take longer to generate ROI

A new study looks into time needed to recover investments using various shared economy business models around the world. Here's where the UK stands.

Technology

UK tech firms forge partnership to help start-ups build mobile apps

UK tech firms Appointedd and AppInstitute are partnering to help businesses streamline online services through their own branded mobile app.

Technology

Will smart watches and smart speakers herald the end of the high street?

Apple Watch sales doubled last year, and smart speakers such as Amazon Echo will be a £7 billion market within five years. But are consumers and retailers ready for the revolution in shopping habits they will bring? 

Entrepreneurs

New app Toptask offers last minute recruitment for SMEs

Toptask connects university students with local employers who need help with last-minute tasks.

Entrepreneurs

Albert is on a mission to be “in the pocket of every self-employed millennial”

Albert is a free financial management app that allows the self-employed to manage their invoicing with a simple tap. Co-founder Ivo Weevers outlines how it all began, and where he hopes to take the business.

Technology

Mind the enterprise app gap

SOTI's Nassar Hussain believes that there is a seismic hole in business app development. Here's why it’s business critical to close it.

Entrepreneurs

From investment banking to undercover party promotions

A new mobile app, Party Hype, brings partygoers the best of the city in real-time. Here's how Anna Frankowska and Andrzej Frankowski came up with the concept and started up.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial