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Two prize awards of $1 Million (over £700,000) are being awarded to global food startups with sustainable ideas on how to save the planet and feed its growing population
With the world’s residents expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, according to a UN report, the Food Planet Prize award is looking for sustainable solutions on how to feed the world’s huge population and revamp the global food sector. Created by The Curt Bergfors Foundation – a Swedish foundation established in 2019 to find […]
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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 […]
Gym Bites – Alexis Oladipo
Alexis Oladipo’s Gym Bites revolutionizes ready-made meals by offering gym goers a range of grab ‘n’ go healthy eating options. Gym Bites was born out of frustration when Alexis finds herself often with nothing healthy to eat from the vending machine while at the gym. The 28-year-old, from Essex, once worked as an office cleaner after struggling […]
Smart City Challenge 2015 – Extended Deadline
Join Venturespring, IBM and Urban Design London in the Smart City Challenge 2015 to create an app tackling major issues facing cities today. The Smart City Challenge is looking for a startup to design a Smart City app to help improve the quality of urban life. You will have the opportunity to showcase your app […]
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 […]
Funding Competitions for Student Entrepreneurs/SME 2016
Young entrepreneurs are most likely to struggle for funding, according to a recent growth report from Albion Ventures for small businesses. The survey of over 1,000 companies revealed that 28% of entrepreneurs aged under 35 were having problems accessing funds in comparison to 15% of those over 55’s. Albion Growth Report also found a growing […]
StephieAnn Design – Stephanie Woolven
Stephanie Woolvens’ handmade luxury brand StephieAnn Design lingerie and nightwear is made for women to feel special about themselves. The 24 year old’s debut collection ‘Hammer Through Daisies‘, which won her the Shell LiveWIRE Grand Ideas award in August 2014, was inspired by Dylan Thomas poem And Death Shall Have No Dominion. Stephanie runs her lingerie […]
Start-Up Chile 16th Generation Program
Are you in the early-phase of your start-up and looking for a global boost then Start-Up Chile could be for you. Moving to another country does not have to be a daunting experience but if you want to expand your business then consider becoming an International Entrepreneur. Start-Up Chile is a state-backed initiative, launched in 2010 […]
IncuBus London – TinselTech ‘Xmas Party’
Wear your Santa jumpers and festive stockings and celebrate with IncuBus London at their TinselTech Christmas party this Thursday. TinselTech is taking place on 17th December at Solomons Yard, Camden Market and the night’s activities includes ‘Sumo Santas’, snow blasters, networking, ‘Secret Cinema’ and Santa grotto. The festive event starts at 6pm and ticket price is £5 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards
Are you a student or a graduate? Did you recently start a new business – Then don’t miss out on winning Santander Universities Entrepreneurship 2016 Awards. Before getting too excited – why don’t you check here first to see if your university is one of Santander’s partner universities. Entry is only via the partner universities. […]
Universities Supporting Student Entrepreneurship
Click image to start gallery 80,000 University students are either planning to or running their own business whilst studying for their degrees. The research, from Santander Universities UK, revealed that around a quarter of these students were also looking to continue their business ventures after graduation. Universities are often the first place for top companies to attract potential talents into their […]
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 […]