Psychological Safety as a Growth Strategy
As scaleups mature, sustainable growth will be driven by the right skills, strong leadership, and intentional hiring — not speed alone.
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Why Every Startup Is Now a Tech Business (Even If They Don’t Think They Are)
As scaleups mature, sustainable growth will be driven by the right skills, strong leadership, and intentional hiring — not speed alone.
Talent, Diversity, and Pay Trends Transforming Startups and Scaleups in 2025
Elle Butler
January 22, 2025
Discover key hiring, diversity, and compensation trends shaping startups, scaleups, and portfolio companies.
Exciting Reflections on the Startups 100 Index 2025: Emerging Innovators
Elle Butler
January 15, 2025
The Startups 100 Index 2025 is more than just a list—it’s a reflection of where business is heading.
What will the UK private capital market look like in 2025?
Elle Butler
December 16, 2024
How the UK Private Capital Market is Shaping the Future of Investment in 2025 The UK private capital market has long been a global financial
2024 Wrapped: Lessons and Wins from Private Equity to Scaleups
Elle Butler
December 12, 2024
Highlights from private equity, startups & scaleups—AI’s dominance, sustainable growth, talent retention, and global expansion defined the year.
6 Ways Trump’s 2024 Victory Could Reshape the Energy Transition
Elle Butler
November 20, 2024
The energy transition is set to face a pivotal moment as Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election signals a shift toward policies prioritising fossil fuels and domestic energy independence.
6 Ways to Fix the Gender Gap in VC Funding
Elle Butler
November 15, 2024
VC funding is the lifeblood of innovation, enabling entrepreneurs to scale. Yet, for women, access to this critical resource remains alarmingly limited.
COP16 and Sustainable Investing: Urgently Bridging the Nature Finance Gap
Elle Butler
November 7, 2024
The role of the private sector in scaling nature finance through sustainable investing and supporting the global transition to a net-zero, nature-positive economy is increasingly
What the UK’s Increased Taxes on Private Equity Mean for the Sector
Elle Butler
November 4, 2024
In the latest UK budget, taxes on private equity’s carried interest are set to rise from 28% to 32%, with more changes ahead in 2026. While the increase is less than expected, it signals a shift in the regulatory landscape for private equity in Britain. How might this impact the sector—and where do the opportunities lie?
Businesses Are Pausing Hiring Decisions Ahead of the UK Budget
Elle Butler
October 25, 2024
As the UK Budget announcement approaches, businesses are putting hiring plans on hold amid economic uncertainty. With optimism among British firms at its lowest since late 2023, companies are awaiting clarity on tax and employment policy before committing to new recruitment. Discover how The Small Consultancy can support your organization through these challenging times, offering expertise in workforce planning and adaptable recruitment strategies to help your business thrive despite the fiscal unknowns ahead.
If you are a scaleup, VC or PE backed company going through a period of growth or change; talk to The Small Consultancy today and find out how we can help you think differently about your recruitment and meet the challenges ahead.