New crowdfunding platform for Start-ups in East Anglia – BlossomZone
A new crowdfunding platform has been launched to help new startups and existing businesses based in the East Anglian area to access funds. BlossomZone will be the first crowdfunding platform committed to helping businesses in all stages, based in the Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire and Suffolk area to raise funds. The crowdfunding site will offer businesses the opportunity to raise […]
Creative Nation – New Support Programme for Creative and Digital SMEs
A new support programme for the UK’s creative and digital businesses has been announced by the Minister of State for Culture and Digital Economy. Creative Nation was created by Creative England to challenge creative and digital businesses across the country to develop industry-wide innovative solutions. Ed Vaizey MP, Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy, made the announcement […]
The Myths Around Becoming An Entrepreneur
Working for yourself can be rewarding if you learn to ignore the myths around becoming an entrepreneur. Self-employment accounts for around a third of the growth in employment since 2010 in the UK labour market. Figures published by the Office of National Statistics, late last year, showed the number of people working for themselves increased by 30,000 […]
WATCH: 10 Tips On Dealing With The Media
The first step in designing and successfully targeting your PR campaign is to understand how the media work. Public Relations is a useful and low-cost tool for promoting your startup business if used correctly. The media are always on the hunt for new stories, exclusive content and a hook that will help them engage their readers. Innovate […]
New Year Resolutions: Refresh Them To See Business Growth
Click image to start gallery Entrepreneurs need to refresh their New Year resolutions to see business growth and stay ahead of competitors. The start of the New Year is always inspiring with new set goals but many small businesses fail to reach these dreams. It is important for businesses to remain positive right through the year even when […]
Start The New Year With Building A Strong Brand
Start the New Year with building a strong brand to attract the right customers to your new business. Building your brand image goes beyond the colour, font size and image. Part of the success of your new innovation depends on how well you fit the brand identity to the values of the business. It is also […]
Guide To Becoming A First Time Entrepreneur
Thinking about becoming an entrepreneur sounds good to the ear but it can be challenging as well as rewarding. Research, conducted by Groupon, found almost a quarter of 16-24 year-olds were interested in starting a business and 53% wanted to be their own boss. The business market is volatile and it is important for anyone desiring […]
Use Freelancers To Grow Your Business
Freelancers are the backbone of British business – Small independent businesses and limited companies provide the skills to keep British business growing. They provide specialist knowledge and skills with low overhead costs. Freelancing is a relatively new concept in the UK, but one which is growing rapidly. Many highly experienced experts have realised that this is […]
Four Healthy Ways To Nurture Your Entrepreneurial Lifestyle
A typical entrepreneurial lifestyle revolves around the growth of one’s business ideas – Take these healthier approaches to nurture your entrepreneurial habits and boost your productivity. It is believed that entrepreneurs are not natural-born but rather a mixture of well-developed habits. This is a case of nature versus nurture. So, how do you nourish your entrepreneurial traits […]
Putting Customers In The Front
HM Revenue and Customs recent failure in the handling of its customers calls reaffirms the need for businesses to regularly put customer service at its forefront. According to the members of the Public Accounts Committee, HMRC was accused of not responding to 50% of its customers phone calls against its target of 80%. Learning from their demise, […]