The Future of Retail Challenge – Startup Competition By Venturespring
Time to get you thinking caps on startups – Devise a new innovative idea for the retail industry using IBM Bluemix™ and win the opportunity to access up to £750,000 worth of investment. Powered by Venturespring, the international venture development studio, in association with IBM, Argos and the Unilever Foundry. The startup community are invited to […]
Why you should plan for business succession
For business owners and board members – Planning for the successful future of your company should be at the forefront of your thoughts. Now that you have established a company why wouldn’t you want to ensure the long-term success of your enterprise? Passing down your business doesn’t just happen automatically – planning is the vital ingredient […]
World Productivity Day – How to boost your productivity with flexible working
World Productivity Day is today and when it comes to bolstering your work efforts, flexible working can be hugely beneficial. Millions of words have been written on the effects (both positive and negative) of flexi-working schemes, however when done properly there’s little doubt they can help you work more effectively. Peter Ames from Office Genie looks […]
Small Business Saturday UK – Applications open for Small Biz 100
Small Business Saturday UK are once again looking to spotlight 100 small businesses leading up to its campaign in boosting support for small businesses. Small Biz 100 will feature 100 businesses, one a day, in the 100 days leading to this year’s Small Business Saturday event on 3rd December. The annual event celebrates small business success and […]
Innovate UK: New Funding Programme To Fast-track UK Innovation
Innovate UK to invest up to £15 million in cutting-edge research and development projects in any technology area. The open competition targets a whole range of technology, engineering and industrial areas. Businesses of any size can apply and ideas can come from any area, including four sector areas of: – Manufacturing and materials; Emerging and enabling technologies; Health […]
Eyetease #TeaseLondon Competition – Tweet Pitch worth £160,000
#TeaseLondon competition for Startups and SME’s – Head over to Twitter and tweet your pitch to be in the chance of winning £160,000 worth of free advertising on over 400 taxi-top screens in London. Eyetease partners with Verifone Media to see companies get creative in pitching in highlight of the launch of their advice video blogs […]
Tech Spotlight – 5 fun mobile apps for entrepreneurs
Life of an entrepreneur is hectic as you find yourself constantly doing things on your smart devices – We want to make your mobile more sociable so we’ve brought you 5 fun apps to use. Running a business sees us permanently glued to our phones. We want to make your phone a lot more fun, which is why we’re […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]