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Facebook launches ‘Community Accelerator’ for leaders to boost the growth of their online groups
The newly launched Community Accelerator program will see Facebook invest up to $3 million – over £2 million – in the leaders of online communities making an impact in the world. Part of Facebook’s Community Leadership program, which invests in people building communities globally, the six-month initiative will train, mentor and fund 80 communities to […]
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Millennials – Share your thoughts about the upcoming EU Referendum
Millennials -Share your thoughts with us about the upcoming EU Referendum on 23rd June. We would like to know what you all think about David Cameron’s EU deal. We carried out a Twitter poll recently to get an idea of how the millennial generation might vote regarding Brexit – The result shows that 67% would […]
Tio – Peter Spence (Co-Founder)
Peter Spence’s Tio device challenges the next generation of inventors with a new creative way of helping children learn and play at the same time. The Tio kit can quickly build app-controlled toys and inventions with everyday objects and materials – It uses a free iOS/Android app to communicate wirelessly with the invention. Peter’s childhood […]
Share Your Start-Up Story: Little Fish Event Management
Little Fish Event is a corporate event management agency supporting business to business organisations with their internal and external corporate events. Lindsey Fish, 32, is part of the growing number of women re-inventing their work-life by setting up their own businesses while on maternity leave. She launched Little Fish Event in June 2014, which inspired the opening of her second […]
Intellectual Property Protection – Watch animated short video
So many creative inventions popping up ever so often and mostly ending up on a lot of crowdfunding platforms – But how do you protect your idea once it goes live. Getting the right type of intellectual property protection helps you stop others from stealing or even copying your invention, designs or what you produce. […]
The Wild Peanut – Akeem Ojuko
Akeem Ojuko’s love for peanuts and his vision to see the food industry become more healthy inspired his innovative creation ‘The Wild Peanut’. Over 300,000 jars of The Wild Peanut has been sold, since launching in September 2014, with Akeem planning to launch additional flavours this Spring – Porridges, Nuts and Peanut Punch (milkshakes). Determined to pursue a life of […]
New Advice Column – Ask An Expert
Ask An Expert: Interested in starting a business or want to become an entrepreneur? Do you have an innovative idea and need advice on how to market it? Do you need help turning your creative skill into a business? We are starting a new feature ‘Ask An Expert‘, where you can pose your business questions directly […]
LSBU Student Enterprise hosts Launching A Food Business
Great opportunity for anyone interested in launching a food business. Hosted by London South Bank University student enterprise team, ‘Launching A Food Business‘ aims to point those looking to start a foodie startup in the right direction. With the recent explosion in food vans, dining clubs and pop-up restaurants, the culinary business is becoming an […]
Editorial Spotlight – Eve Lodge’s Barmy Bunting Bespoke Business
This week’s editorial spotlight falls on Eve Lodge’s Barmy Bunting bespoke business – Can be spotted on the set of Coronation Street. Eve was only 14 years old when she started her own bunting business, while a student at Horizon Community College. Her passion for bunting led her to enter and win several awards from the ‘I […]
Wearable Technology Show 2016
Catch the latest tech across the wearable, smart device and IOT landscape at the 2016 Wearable Technology Show. The Wearable Technology Show, in conjunction with Augmented Reality Show and IOT Connect Show, is taking place at London Excel on 15th and 16th March. In it’s 3rd year running, WTS2016 is the go-to-show exhibiting cutting-edge […]
Share Your Start-Up Story: thestudentnucleus.com
Student-led business ‘thestudentnucleus.com’ solves other student’s problems to make university life stress free. The founder, 28 years old Martin Hedley, is a current student at Manchester Business School – His innovative idea gathers information relevant to students and makes it accessible on one platform. thestudentnucleus.com was launched in May 2015 and has over 150 student users from different universities across […]
Finalists announced for the first Northern Power Women Awards
The finalists of the first Northern Power Women Awards 2016 have been announced. Winners of the new awards programme, celebrating both men and women supporting gender diversity, will be revealed on 3rd March at Manchester Hilton Hotel, Deansgate. Shortlisted candidates are chosen from different business sectors, including an eco-friendly cleaning company and young tech entrepreneurs saving student’s money. The awards […]
Share Your Start-Up Story: Design Dating with Design for Me
Design for Me is an innovative online platform matchmaking home-owners with the right architect, interior or garden designer for their job. Emily Barnes, 31-year-old from London, launched Design for Me early last year and now has over 1000 users growing daily. What is Design for Me? It works much like an online dating site. Home-owners post their details […]
SOLBOU – Thomas Dore
Thomas Dore’s SOLBOU adds a unique touch to your summer wardrobe with hand-picked sunglasses directly sourced from independent designers across the world. Frustrated with finding same style of shades, Thomas created SOLBOU to help wearers stand out from the crowd with uniquely designed frames. The 29-year-old from Brixton, London, describes the inspiration behind launching his own business and […]
International Women’s Day 2016 – Pledge For Parity
Join in the global celebration of female achievements with International Women’s day on March 8th – Pledge for Parity. International Women’s Day, which was first observed in the United States in 1909, celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women all around the world. It is a day to reflect on how ordinary women have […]
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