Launch of the BYP Network App – a tech startup tackling diversity problems facing companies struggling to employ black talent
The essence of community was the topic of discussion at the recent launch party of the BYP Network app – a technology startup connecting corporate companies with Black professionals looking for job roles and a career support system. Dubbed as the ‘LinkedIn for black professionals‘, the app launch event was held earlier this year at Cargo, […]
Female Founders: Win £2,000 From Crowdfunder To Boost Your Crowdfunding Campaign For Your New Business Idea
Crowdfunder – a UK rewards-based crowdfunding platform – is running a nation-wide competition aimed at boosting the growth of female-led businesses and they are looking to award £2k funding to the crowdfunding campaign of 12 start-up female founders. The crowdfunding competition, run in partnership with Enterprise Nation, Crowdcube and Everywoman, is part of the Back […]
A Private Members Club Helping Students Get “The Finer Things In Life” – The Luxury Student
Driven by the need to tackle the misconception held by many high-end brands about young people not being able to afford a wealthy lifestyle, 27-year-old Aileen Gilani quit her law degree to turn her lifestyle blog – The Luxury Student – into an online private members club for students “who seek the finer things in […]
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 […]
HOW TO: 5 Quick Steps To Help You Build Your Business Online Reputation
One of the biggest mistakes you can make when planning to launch your startup is not first building your business’s online reputation. The key is to make sure that people know about you, your business and what you have in the pipeline for any upcoming ideas. Here are our 5 quick steps on how to […]
Boosting Your Startup’s Chance Of Success
Success in today’s market basically needs you to offer your startup to potential clients as a more appealing option than your competitors. As a business owner, you should already be aware of who your business rivals are and how tough competition is out there. If you’re struggling to grow and keep the momentum high of customer traffic, […]
Apple Launches Entrepreneur Camp To Help Female App Developers
The new app development program – Entrepreneur Camp – recently launched by Apple aims to support female founders into leadership roles within the tech sector. Entrepreneur Camp is a new initiative designed to provide female founders, within the app space, with access to resources, networking and mentoring opportunities. Applicants applying for the programme must have […]
Young Professionals Network – Networking Evening With May Al-Karooni Founder of Globechain
In partnership with Westminster Business Council, our Young Professionals Network will be hosting a networking evening with Globechain founder May Al-Karooni – an online social platform encouraging innovation via reusing, recycling and upcycling items. The Young Professionals Network provides a focused and personalised network for young professionals, aged between 20 and 30 years old, to […]
Innovate UK – Essential Business Tips For Networking
Innovate UK’s ‘Essential business tips’ advises business owners on how to network and get maximum value from events – Before, During and Afterwards. These lessons can be extremely useful if you’re thinking of launching a startup or already running your own small business. Here are four tips to help you make the most of your precious […]
How To: Master The Perfect Pitch To Win New Clients
Pitching to new clients, or even pitching new ideas to existing clients, can be a daunting process at times – This takes skill and insight. Ultimately, pitching is necessary in order to grow your business and build meaningful working relationships. So to break it down, let’s look at it like you would any relationship – […]