Business

For many people, the image of a professional ballet dancer remains rooted in tradition: years of rigorous training followed by a career devoted almost exclusively to performing on stage.

As part of our People in Business series, we interviewed Yernur Nurmukhambet, e-commerce entrepreneur and founder of Piera, a multi-product e-commerce brand selling across TikTok Shop, Amazon, and Shopify, to talk about what to sell on TikTok Shop, how to approach promotion, and why social commerce isn’t just about quick wins but long-term brand growth.

Venture capital is often viewed through the lens of growth. Funding rounds, expanding teams, product launches and international expansion tend to dominate the conversation. Yet behind every investment decision lies a more fundamental consideration. Risk.

The real battle in UK delivery isn’t between the apps—it’s between the apps and everyone who would rather not need them.

As part of our People in Business series, we look at how political scientist Alkida Lushaj built a permanent youth participation structure inside Albania’s national parliament, and why North Macedonia and the Maldives have since followed suit.

Cross-border trade between the UK and the EU has largely settled into a routine. The trucks are moving, the cross-Channel ferries are sailing, and the ships are docking. Yet beneath the surface of seemingly normal trade flows, many of London’s small and medium-sized exporters are quietly leaking cash to logistical red tape.

Spain remains an important market for UK companies, investors and entrepreneurs.

As part of our people in business series about modern approaches to professional branding, we spoke Valeriia Volodina about how the visual culture of the legal industry is changing.

The digital marketplace has opened unprecedented opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking to establish online businesses across borders.