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UK ed-tech start-up for Gen Z prepares next generation for Web3
Doshi , an educational crypto platform designed specifically for teenagers and guardians , is paving the way for the future generations to become intimated with Blockchain technology and financial literacy .
The London-founded ed-tech start-up has set its mission to become the go-to platform for all Gen Zs who wish to get a jumpstart on the technological revolution currently underway in Web3 . Whether it be gaming , education on fundamental investing principles or how to make a future career in the industry .
To make Web3 learning more approachable , Doshi has gamified its social and educational platform so Gen Z and Alpha can learn the ins and outs of Blockchain technology without committing any real funds . Teens can sign up and can request sponsorship from their parents or parents can sign up to create guardian accounts .
Once they have reached competency , the teen accounts can request sponsorship from their guardian , allowing them to begin trading real assets while connected to actual Web3 apps .
Funding opportunity for SMEs ahead of Huddersfield Business School ’ s third Help to Grow programme
Huddersfield Business School , part of The University of Huddersfield , has launched its third Help to Grow programme .
The Help to Grow programme delivered by the Business School is a 12-week governmentbacked management course designed to support senior managers of small- and medium-sized businesses to boost their business performance , resilience and long-term growth .
Last month , Huddersfield Business School in Yorkshire in the UK welcomed a new round of businesses to help them accelerate their growth plans .
Help to Grow is 90 % funded by the government , and the fee for businesses looking to join is £ 750 . Companies that employ more than 10 employees can register two participants on the course and will subsequently receive a 50 % discount on the second attendee .
If a business has a supply chain partner with five or more employees they would like to join with , the supply chain partner will also receive the 50 % discount .
Recession is small businesses ’ main concern in 2023
Concerns around recession , inflation and high operating costs are causing distress to UK small businesses as they enter this year , according to new SME Outlook 2023 research from iwoca – one of Europe ’ s largest small business lenders .
As the UK economy shrinks and high inflation coupled with increased interest rates hit consumer spending and businesses , over two in five ( 43 %) small business owners identify a recession as their top concern in 2023 .
In the context of soaring prices of energy , raw materials and the scarcity of labour , inflation remains the main challenge for over a third
( 38 %) of small businesses . The effects of inflation – decreased consumer spending ( 29 %) and increased business running costs ( 38 %) – are also cited as key worries for UK small business owners .
Over three quarters ( 76 %) of small business owners are concerned that energy bill support for businesses may be scaled back in the first half of this year . �
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