Creative Nation – New Support Programme for Creative and Digital SMEs

A new support programme for the UK’s creative and digital businesses has been announced by the Minister of State for Culture and Digital Economy. Creative Nation was created by Creative England to challenge creative and digital businesses across the country to develop industry-wide innovative solutions. Ed Vaizey MP, Minister of State for Culture and the Digital Economy, made the announcement […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Female Entrepreneurs – Join These Networking Groups

The Global Entrepreneurship and Development Institute ranked the UK as the 3rd best country for Female entrepreneurship but there is still room for improvement.  The report highlighted a 7% increase in female entrepreneurs wanting to grow their business within the next 5 years but a 19% drop in female-founded technology businesses. The study released earlier this year also recognised […]

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Business Incubator Programs for Start-ups

Click image to start gallery: A Business Incubator is an organisation designed to help entrepreneurs expand through different supportive services.  These facilities includes funding, office space, finance management, networking links and skills training workshops. Business Incubator programs, which helps both new and start-ups, are sometimes sponsored by Government bodies, Private companies and Universities. Entry is by admission and each program has it’s own criteria.  […]

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Attend These Events During The Global Entrepreneurship Week

The Global Entrepreneurship Week starts this week and it aims to inspire the next generation to launch their own business. This year’s theme is ‘Make It Happen’. We’ve compiled a couple of activities that you can sign up to attend from networking events to speed mentoring. Be ready to #GEWmakeit   Global Entrepreneurship Week