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The world is in beta keeps you ahead of the game – in financial technology
In the time it took your computer to load this page over 200m emails have been sent. A quarter of a million tweets have been shared and over half a million purchases have been made online in the UK....
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Why China thrives at the things we hate
From free trade to free speech, as Westerners, it’s easy to assume we always know best. But what if there’s more to the story? Earlier this summer I travelled to Shanghai for the first time as a guest...
View ArticleThe future of brands
In today’s world do people actually still care about brands? Recent research from Harvard University shows most people wouldn’t care if 70% of brands suddenly disappeared for good. So in a challenging...
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World’s biggest brands unite for One Question
Today marks the launch of One Question, a new kind of event that breaks all the rules. A conference that cuts through the noise answering one question – with no fluff, no slides – just thoughtful...
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Save your business from the bear trap: Don’t fail like Lehman Brothers
From saving your business from breakdown to staying ahead of the competition, we all know diversity matters. But what does it really mean? To understand more, The Memo spoke with one of Britain’s...
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Looking for a business boost? Join Wayra UK
Wayra UK, the leading business accelerator and part of Telefónica Open Future_, is on the lookout for new businesses to join its 2017 programmes in London and Cheltenham. Successful applicants will...
View ArticleRejoice! The end of the selfie stick is finally here
Selfie sticks, also known as the Wand of Narcissus, are finally on their way out, as confirmed by data from John Lewis, the ultimate barometer of all middle class spending. Sales of selfie sticks on...
View ArticleNorway PM on Brexit, Pokémon Go and tech for good
With an estimated $900bn sovereign wealth fund largely from the country’s huge oil and gas sectors, Norway is in a unique position within Europe and outside the European Union. Norway’s Prime Minister...
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What the heck is… IFTTT?
Your smartphone is bursting with apps and services but you’re struggling to manage all of them. Add some smart home devices to the mix and living in the digital world starts to get pretty overwhelming....
View ArticleThis amazing VR app shows you Coventry Cathedral before the Blitz
Coventry Cathedral is a sobering reminder of the horrors of war. The original building was described as a masterpiece by Sir Christopher Wren, but 80 years ago was destroyed in the blitz. Today all...
View ArticleAllBright is a groundbreaking boost for female founders
It’s no secret that female founders find it harder to get ahead. The figures speak for themselves, with 90% of venture investment across the world going to male-led businesses in the past 5 years....
View ArticleApple Watch sales crash 72%, we’re not surprised
You’ve probably spotted an Apple Watch, but do you actually know anyone that owns one? They were once the must-have gadget. Even Beyoncé had a gold one. But, just like fitness trackers, they’ve quickly...
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Forget Apple Pay, pay for the tube with PayPal even when your battery’s dead
Apple Pay and Android Pay have their plus points but, when it comes to commuting, both suffer from one terrible problem: once your battery dies, it’s game over. This is an especially sharp pain for...
View Article$600m mirage: Is this gif empire built on sand?
GIFs are “cool”. Millennials love them. Buzzfeed is packed with them. In 2016, these lovable low-resolution animated images are de rigueur, but on what planet are they worth millions of dollars? This...
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Samsung Gear VR – the affordable ticket to first-class virtual reality
The short of it You want to try VR, but don’t want to spend thousands of pounds on computers and specialist equipment. At £85 ($105) Samsung Gear VR is the easy, affordable way to experience...
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How to Boss it Like… Ravleen Beeston, UK Head of Sales at Bing
There are a handful of business leaders and industry figures in Britain who are changing the world. From Annette King to Federico Bolza and Tracy De Groose, these smart people seem to get an incredible...
View ArticleWhy fair competition isn’t fair
Competition is a great thing. It brings out the best in people and business. But in the world we live in today, things are far from fair. Rampant globalisation has brought benefits, but now many large...
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November is Health Month on The Memo
Every month at The Memo we drill down on one topic you need to care about. From March’s focus on finance, to July’s travel-themed extravaganza, and future themes including retail, we introduce you to...
View ArticleSky VR: A cut above the rest
The short of it Sky’s VR app leaves the competition in the dust. The best of sports and entertainment delivered to you in glorious virtual reality. Why do I care? Content is King. Sky already has the...
View ArticleBrexit blowout? Big business pulls plug on £65.5bn investment
While Theresa May chants “Brexit means Brexit”, British businesses have already responded by abandoning £65.5bn of investments since the referendum. A new report from Hitachi Capital and the CEBR makes...
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