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Freelancers On Demand – Scott Owens
Scott Owens’ Freelancers On Demand targets Britain’s shortage of skilled workers by connecting freelancers directly to clients with no charges to the freelancers. Freelancers On Demand focus on knowledge service areas of the industry like Design, Marketing, Arts and Accountancy. The 31 year old, from North Lincolnshire, decided to freelance because it made him feel in control of […]
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Nigerian Startups: win ₦1 Million in the AgroHack Challenge to transform Nigeria’s fishery and agriculture food sector
Applications are open for the AgroHack Challenge and they are looking for young Nigerians with innovative ideas to revolutionise the nation’s fishery and agriculture sector. AgroHack Challenge is aimed at using innovation to create new jobs, tackle food security, and boost food production and profit for Nigerian farmers in Lagos, Kano and Kaduna. The competition, powered […]
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Appointedd Raises £595k Investment to Scale Globally
Edinburgh based startup Appointedd raises £595K in investment to scale globally. The company’s multi-time zone booking tools, launched last year, helps small businesses manage their trade entirely online without pen and paper. Appointedd’s new investment will boost its entry into new markets. Investors, including Gareth Williams (founder of Skyscanner) and Marie Macklin CBE (founder of Macklin Enterprise Partnerships), are also showing […]
Pocket App’s crowdfunding campaign successfully hits above investment target £750K
The UK’s largest app developer Pocket App closes its Seedrs crowdfunding campaign hitting above its investment target of £750,000. The campaign, which went live early February, raised in total £837,115, and closed with 436 new investors. Founded in 2011, Pocket App is a recognised specialist multi-platform application provider, designing mobile apps and mobile solutions. Pocket App […]
Dell – Entrepreneurial Growth Programme for Scottish scale-ups
Scottish entrepreneurs – Check out Dell’s Entrepreneurial Growth programme for Scottish scale-ups. The Entrepreneurial Support Programme is part of Dell initiatives available to small businesses, worldwide, to accelerate their market strategy to the next level. Scotland-based scales-ups and businesses are encouraged to apply. Winning entrepreneurs will receive Dell technology, state-of-the-art laptops and hardware, training and mentorship to boost scale-ups […]
IN or OUT: The EU Youth Debate on Brexit
Shout Out UK are hosting a EU youth debate on Brexit with a panel of young experts discussing issues related to the upcoming referendum. The debate, which takes place on 6th June at the Houses of Parliament, London, is aimed at young people and would be hosted by Aaron Roach Bridgeman, Presenter SKY1 & SBTV. Event details […]
EyeonStartups Presents ‘Get In The Ring’ Competition
The global pitching competition Get In The Ring is coming back to London and they’re looking for innovative startups with scalable business models. Hosted by Eyeonstartups, the pitching event helps startups showcase their ideas through pitch training, meetings with investors and business leaders, a chance to battle in front of an audience and informal networking. Get in the Ring […]
Entrepreneurs Exchange – Inspiring Next Generation
Do you want to grow your business and build your professional network with other like-minded entrepreneurs? Entrepreneurs Exchange aims to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs with a series of events taking place nation-wide. The UK’s most successful entrepreneurs are offering business advice for free at 20 locations across the UK on Wednesday 18th May. They […]
Disperse.io – Denis Konoplev and Felix Neufeld
Denis Konoplev’s Disperse.io technology concept uses wireless sensors to monitor overcrowding and give real-time information to help people avoid busy locations. The life-saving tech idea aims to prevent overcrowding, which leads to crushing and injury – It uses wireless sensors to monitor people’s movements at events, in cities, and around public transport networks. Denis, 24, […]
Young Entrepreneurs Shortlisted for the Shell LiveWIRE Smarter Future Programme
Meet the five businesses shortlisted for the Shell LiveWIRE Smarter Future Programme. These five start-up businesses are contending to win £5,000 funding through Shell LiveWIRE’s Smarter Future Programme. The scheme targets young entrepreneurs with the most innovative business ideas in tackling issues affecting sustainable living in the UK. One winner is chosen each month to receive the start-up grant. The shortlisted businesses […]
Share Your Start-Up Story – Tutoring with ‘Tutora’
Tutora is an online marketplace helping students and parents find the best local tutors for one-to-one tuition in their own homes. Users simply search by subject and postcode, read reviews left by each tutors’ previous students then send a message to their chosen tutors to book lessons. Scott Woodley discovered Tutora, with his friend Mark […]
UK EU referendum explained to young people in new website
A new website is setting out to engage young people in the UK EU referendum to help them reach a voting decision before 23rd June. According to research, carried out by Dr Darren Sharpe of the University of East London, 81% of 12-24 year olds don’t know enough about the EU and how it affects their lives. […]
Entrepreneurs – Learn These Steps To Be More Competitive
Competition is an important aspect for business growth – A winning mentality and a competitive nature is key to business success. Competition helps a business think more innovatively, which is necessary for the growth of a business. In addition to innovation, a competitive business is forced to provide better quality service and leads to more satisfied customers, […]
ASOS and Wayra In Search For World’s Most Innovative Fashion-Tech Startups
ASOS and Wayra partner to find and accelerate innovative fashion tech startups to upgrade ASOS shopping experience for its 11 million customers around the world. They are looking for smart technologies to accelerate the pace of innovation within the fashion technology space, making the customer experience easier, more enjoyable, and more personalised. Existing startups, with a proven track record of developing technologies, products and services […]
British Youth Culture – Forward Thinking & Unapologetic
Leading on from our previous post about a new report created by Amplify giving a unique insight into Britain’s youth culture – Read what some of the influencers had to say. Jessica Skye, Bejay Mulenga, Andres Banco and Nellie Eden are all part of the new generation who are unafraid to define their own identity and […]
Young Blood: Defining A Generation
A new report titled ‘Young Blood’ gives a unique insight into Britain’s youth culture who are often mislabelled as couch potatoes or screenagers. Marketing agency Amplify created an in-depth white paper and a 7-part documentary series to show the lives of young people in the UK and their driven nature to be successful on their […]
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