It can be hard to keep fresh content in front of your audience – especially in the fast-paced world of social media. skilled.co has put together a massive treasure trove full of social media statistics, tips and tricks – 115 of them. So, read along and take a look at the social media statistics infographic …
Slush is finished and if you’re anything like most people you felt overwhelmed by the sheer number of possibilities: from exciting startups and world-famous experts, to inspiring talks and promising parties. So where should you focus your time to get the most out of it next time around? Last week I set out to find …
The World Bank has just released it’s annual report, “Doing Business in 2017“. Last year we reported on Nordic countries coming in at the top of the best places in the world to do business. How do this year’s findings compare? These 15 countries in the below infographic, compiled by Market Inspector, rank the highest …
The construction sector plays an imperative role in the evolution of businesses and society as a whole, and while there is continued interest in determining how to enhance innovation in this industry, little moves forward in the right direction. Despite its high contribution to the evolution of prosperous societies around the world, construction is much …
Tinnitracks is a digital health startup that treats tinnitus through an inventive audio therapy app which works by manipulating the frequencies in music. After capturing the top prize at the Reeperbahn Startup Pitch in 2013 and becoming available on German insurance, they have tackled global market entry at a faster pace than many of their …
From Spar Nord announcing a new fintech collaboration with Rocket Labs in Aalborg to the central bank in Norway considering blockchain for real time clearing and settlement for domestic payments among other things, it is clear that fintech is making solid progress in the Nordic banking industry. These developments are in lockstep with the rest …
In the startup world the role of an investor is to take “capital off the table”. This means that an entrepreneur can focus on delivering the product, without constantly needing to worry about resources. One of the promises of basic income is to do just that, not only for entrepreneurs but for all of us. …
Apps like Tinder and OkCupid are filled with people looking for love. But are there any apps that cater to Nordic users? Fortunately there are. The Nordic region is home to apps that are a bit different from the dating apps that most people are used to. Here are some of the best dating apps …
A new wellspring of employee organization is emerging in the so-called ‘sharing economy’, but the CEO of Daimler-backed ridesharing business MyTaxi, Uber’s main competitor in Europe, has dismissed the trend. By Tamlin Magee As Uber drivers in London and New York organise for the right to collective bargaining, the boss of Europe’s top ride-sharing competitor …
Our permanent connection to social media and the internet serves a dual purpose. On the one hand, it’s a bit of escapism when we’re waiting for the bus or the train; on the other, it’s a physical tether to the things we care about, from friends and family to jobs, favourite TV shows, and music …