After a massive downturn in sales for a number of large retailers in 2018, the high street has taken a hit. Poundworld and Maplin have gone out of business while Debenhams, Marks and Spencers and House of Fraser have started closing a huge number of their stores. There are a number of factors putting a strain on the high street. The closures have less to do with how much consumers are spending and more to do with how they are spending. Many consumers are now buying more online, with 1 in every 5 pounds being spent on online shopping.…

Most businesses that operate in the science & technology sector are inherently expensive to maintain and get off the ground. Of course, the cost of equipment, facilities, and payroll alone can be substantial when you’re dealing with advanced concepts that need to be handled by highly competent employees. Fortunately, even though it can cost a lot to scale up, it’s possible for someone to launch a science & tech startup and make it to the prototype and investing round phases without being a millionaire or having access to state-of-the-art facilities. To help you do that, we’ve compiled the following list…