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I Used My Student Loan to Self-Fund My Business
I often see entrepreneurs bragging about how they dropped out from University to launch a business – I hope this is proof that you can do both. Simon Crowther launched his flood defence business ‘Flood Protection Solutions’ just three weeks after starting his Civil Engineering course at the University of Nottingham in 2012. He explains […]
How My Food Business Saved My Life And Why Resilience Is Key To Entrepreneurship
When you find yourself waking up in a Mental Hospital one morning, you don’t exactly feel as though you’ll be successful in life – Success at that point meant trying to live a normal life and it certainly was not the type of success I was trying to achieve with my food business. Lizzy Hodcroft, the […]
My Startup Story: Why Do We Need Young Founders Sharing Their Business Stories
We need young founders sharing their business stories because the power to inspiring others and birthing new ideas is to actually become the very inspiration that others need. This is my second blog post for the magazine and I’m super proud of My Startup Story as an event platform for young entrepreneurs to share their stories […]
Meet The Young Founders Sharing Their Experience At My Startup Story 2018
We’re looking forward to networking with these inspiring young founders who turned their business dreams into reality at My Startup Story. On June 13th, the I Am New Gen team will be having an intimate, in-depth interview with three startups set up by young people who were inspired to launch their own enterprise. The UK’s […]
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DocTap – Alex Hamilton
Alex Hamilton’s health tech startup ‘DocTap’ is the Uber for doctors and a GP service making private healthcare more affordable for everyone. DocTap‘s private GP service helps people get last-minute doctor’s appointment on the same-day from as little as £29. The 29-year-old army Captain turned entrepreneur discovered his business idea after developing a chronic back problem while serving with […]
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Central Research Laboratory Accelerator programme is searching for its next class of ‘product pioneers’
Applications for the Central Research Laboratory (CRL) accelerator programme is open for its 8th cohort – supporting early growth stage ‘product pioneers’. Backed by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE), and Plus X Innovation Hubs, the six months initiative attracts around 100 applicants per year on average. This years’ […]
STARTUP STORY
Fast Fashion Brands: ‘Why the issue with Boohoo is bigger than us independent designers’
Relatively less is said about fast fashion’s impact on independent designers, but it is certainly emblematic of the persistent struggles that creatives face when trying to compete with larger corporates. In the present day Millenials-influenced fashion era where the craze of Fast Fashion is gradually becoming a major thorn in the flesh of high-end Fashion […]
The most significant misconception about algorithms and AI is that it plays a central role in discriminating
The recent decision to use an algorithm to decide A-level results has put the use of advanced algorithms, underpinned by artificial intelligence (AI) technologies into the spotlight. What made this situation so unique is that it was also one of the first examples of an algorithm being relied on to make far-reaching decisions on a […]
Why I’m using my social enterprise profit to fight for social justice in sub-Saharan Africa
The world is changing and it’s time that we come together as one and at the forefront of this social change. With the desire to push for social justice, Will Adoasi launched his ethical watch company ‘Vitae London’ in 2015 and uses the profit – made from the sale of its own branded watches – […]
LATEST STORIES
#EverydayNigerians – Life As A Nigerian Baker
Samuel Ibrahim – founder of Sam’s Cakes & Desserts – had long toyed with the idea of having his own food business but the decision to bake cakes wasn’t entirely out of passion – #EverydayNigerians. Since 2014, Samuel has been running his own bakery shop with the determination to be successful in a country dogged with […]
4 Ways To Set Apart Your Business From Competitors
There are so many companies out there doing the exact same thing while fighting for their brand to be a better option than their competitors – Even more difficult when it’s within an oversaturated market. So the question is – how do you set apart your business from competitors and ensure that your unique selling […]
Pitching Your Business Idea: The Art Of Getting It Right
Getting ready to pitch your business idea directly to investors or showcasing your innovation at a public pitching competition – These young founders share their first pitching experiences and what they could have done differently. Whether you’re trying to gather monetary support to launch your startup, or you’re simply looking to attract the right network […]
Rapitation – a new concept using Rap music and Poetry to promote mental health fitness
This fitness immersive experience – Rapitation – is using Hip Hop music and Spoken word forms during meditation workouts to boost mental health and wellbeing and redefine how we do mindfulness. Organised by Sweat & Sound – a wellbeing startup hosting secret transformative dance and fitness events across London – Rapitation is a new creative […]
7 Simple Steps To Building Your Company’s Brand Identity
Building the business brand identity is not something you do once then stop – It requires continuous investment to avoid losing its appeal and relevancy. While you do need to spend some time creating your visual brand images, its guidelines, and thinking about your company’s mission and values, the most important next step is forging […]
4 Effective Ways To Keep A Fixed-Grip Around Your Data Security
The impact of a business data breach has far more reaching consequences beyond just simply damaging its reputation – A cyber-attack can very well wipe out the company’s existence. Two years is the average lifespan of a business suffering a major cyber attack with 90% closing their doors within that period. It breaks the customer’s trust, […]
The British Entrepreneurs Awarded In The Queen’s New Year Honours List 2019
A number of leading entrepreneurs have been named in the Queen’s New Year Honours list 2019 for their notable contribution to the economy. Tom Blomfield (Monzo), Paul Lindley (Ella’s kitchen) and Amali De Alwis (CEO, Code First Girls) are among the 1,148 people recognised for their services to Britain in the New Year honours list. Also awarded is […]
How To Boost Your Brand Using The Art Of Blogging
Blogging has been around for a while but it can still be a brand new arena for some people. Not all business owners understand the essence of regularly creating high-quality content to boost their brand or even how to get started. There are many benefits of starting a blog for your business but a lot […]
Spot A Gap In The Market – How I Launched My Home Staging Business
Finding a gap in the market for a business idea can be a tricky one and it can’t be forced. It is a lightbulb moment that you will only spot if you are looking out for it. Olivia Conlon left high school at the age of 16 to set up her own home staging business […]
Top 3 Money Lessons Every Entrepreneur Must Learn To Survive
These financial lessons are a must for every entrepreneur to learn – It’s no secret that new businesses have a high failure rate and the lack of financial control often plays a role. Within the business sector, it’s true to say that money makes the world go round. If you want to secure your future […]
A Happier Workspace: Practical Tips To Boost Your Business Productivity
We all know that the environment can have a direct effect on our mood and the ability to function successfully – The workspace is no different. Creating the right workspace for your business is essential for your team’s well-being and their ability to easily perform their job role. A happy team means an increase in productivity […]
Business Leaders – Are They Born Or Formed
We sometimes picture leaders as people who wear expensive suits and tells everyone they’re doing a great job – Well, at least that’s the Hollywood version in some films. It’s easy to think that leaders are typically like this since most employees never really come into contact with the CEO and various other C-suites. However as […]
The Female Founders Pitching At One Of The UK’s First BAME Incubator Programme
These Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) female founders have been chosen to pitch their business ideas at one of the UK’s first incubator programme targeting ethnic minority-led startups – Female Founders Accelerator. Launched recently by Hatch Enterprise – a London-based enterprise charity – together with support from NatWest and eBay, the Female Founders Accelerator […]
Fashion Meets Finance With Urenna Okonkwo’s ‘Cashmere App’
This fintech social savings platform for fashionable millennials is all you need now to live as lavishly as possible without having to dip into your savings – All thanks to Urenna Okonkwo’s Cashmere app. Cashmere app uses MangoPay digital wallet to help young women save regularly each month to spend on luxury items without the need […]
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