There aren’t many people who can recall a time before compulsory annual leave. The 1938 Holidays with Pay Act paved the way by introducing one week of paid holiday per year into UK law ..read more

In this blog we set out some of the very first steps you need to make on your commercial journey. As a founder, you are responsible for knowing the problem, your target market, and the financial milestones you aspire to achieve along the way. If you're partnered with Nova you'll benefit from the support of our commercial team in the creation and execution of your commercial strategy ..read more

As a startup founder, it’s important to know what you’re talking about and to have confidence in the terminology that you are using. But, if you’re new to the startup world then some of the jargon, acronyms, and terminology you come across can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. Fear not, we’re here to help. Think of this list as your guide to startup jargon, or the ABCs of the startup world. So, let’s get into it ..read more

We’ve seen incredible growth at Nova in the past six months, welcoming over 40 new employees into our team! We are incredibly proud of the team that we have built and the knowledge and skills that our employees can provide to our startups.  ..read more

Picture this, you've come up with what you believe is a great startup idea, thought of a great name, and even bought the URL. You've had tons of positive discussions with friends, family, and potential customers who have reassured you that it’s a brilliant concept. However… whilst you've gone some way to validating that there's a good problem to be solved, and maybe you’ve got an idea of what the solution could be, you haven't got the first idea on how to build it ..read more

Being a startup founder comes with an array of emotions. The startup curve below is a fairly common journey of emotion through the first 12 months. The highs of starting, the crash when reality sets in, the trough of sorrow when you feel like quitting - all part of the journey ..read more

TikTok has taken the social media world by storm over the last three years, it was the most downloaded app of 2021, with 656 million downloads in 12 months. The app's algorithm provides users with a unique experience that differs from all other social media platforms. It means that no matter who you are, what age bracket you are in, or what you are interested in you will see content that is relevant to you. Because of this algorithm and the billions of frequent users (1.2 billion monthly users globally) it’s become the platform with the best engaged, organic reach.  ..read more

Ramadan is a time for deep spiritual reflection for Muslims across the world. This year, Ramadan began at the start of April and ends at the beginning of May. It falls at different times every year as Islam is based on the lunar calendar. Ramadan marks a month of fasting from sunrise to sunset, with no food, drink (yes, that’s right, not even water!) or anything that is considered a bad habit such as smoking. It’s a time for Muslims to reflect, build on good habits, and celebrate their faith.  ..read more

Launching a startup is a huge challenge and in the early stages cash is likely to be tight. So, before investing hundreds, or even thousands, of pounds into an all singing all dancing website, you need to figure out if your product or service will actually sell. My advice would be prove demand before you build anything significant ..read more

In what can be one of the defining decisions of your startup journey, finding the right co-founder can be incredibly daunting and stressful. Compounded by the fact that a quick google search for advice presents over 8m ‘essential MUST read’ articles, vlogs, lists etc that you have to consume before making a decision.  ..read more