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Matter is an innovative startup on a mission to develop pioneering technology solutions for capturing, harvesting and recycling microplastics. At this point, we have lost count of the number of times we have written about the severity of the impact of plastic waste on the environment and ecosystem (and startups like My Plastic Diary and The Modern Milkman who are trying to solve at least a part...
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Looking for ways to attract new employees to your startup? Here are some tips to help entrepreneurs entice talented candidates. Working for a startup can be an exciting opportunity. The chance to help an upcoming business in its early days has become a fantasy career role for some. In 2020, 726,000 new businesses were created in the UK. Most of these businesses want to attract new employees to ...
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Retinal imaging specialist epipole target US growth following £1.3m fundraise and appoint new CEO to accelerate the commercialisation of epiCam. Great news for Fife-based retinal imaging company epipole, with the announcement that it has raised £1.3m in new investment. The investment was led by Greenwood Way Capital and supported by Scottish Enterprise and will be used to help grow ...
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xigxag is a Cornwall-based startup that has created an innovative audiobook app offering great prices, no subscriptions and exclusive access to their listen-and-read x-book®. Audiobooks have become more and more popular in our society that never takes the time to slow down enough for something like reading. Not that audiobooks have to take the place of reading any more than watching TV or l...
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The lowdown on Kanda, the fintech startup that's on a mission to help tradespeople build their businesses and win better work. Any entrepreneur or freelance worker of any kind will likely have had experience of clients not paying for the work they hired them to do, whether because they change their minds, decide the work isn’t up to their impossible standards, or just think they can get ...
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  Submer secures investment to support expansion and growth of its innovative energy and water saving technology. It’s a great start to the year for pioneering growth stage company Submer, with the news that sustainable investor Planet First Partners (“Planet First”) has become a significant investor in the company.  Submer is an innovative company which has devel...
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It may still be a pretty challenging and stressful time for businesses. However, here are a few basic tips that should help... We all know that stress is part of the deal when you start your own business. You are signing up for an incredibly difficult journey and you are taking an awful lot of responsibility onto your own shoulders. But the last couple of years have put us all through the ringe...
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10 innovative startups on a mission to solve some of the aerospace industry's key challenges are announced as participants in the next Aerospace Xelerated programme. It’s a fantastic start to the week for the ten innovative startups that have just been announced by Aerospace Xelerated as participants in its third cohort. The programme, led by industry partner Boeing, has selected a range ...
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Creating an alcoholic drink startup? Richard Horwell from Brand Relations shares advice on how to overcome some of the key challenges when doing just that. If you are thinking of developing and launching a new alcoholic drink, buckle up, you’re in for a long, bumpy ride. You’re also going to need deep pockets. The sale of alcohol is far more restrictive in the UK than anywhere else ...
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JustCarbon on mission to bring cryptocurrency benefits to nature-based solutions, driving increased investment and supporting global carbon market growth. An innovative new platform has just been launched with the aim of supporting a ‘just transition' to a low carbon economy. JustCarbon aims to democratise carbon markets and establish a transparent and effective nature-based carbon seques...
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Chantelle Arneaud from Envestors shares insights on how the startup/scaleup investment sector has fared over the last year and advice on raising money for your business in 2022. As the pandemic continues entrepreneurs will be frustrated by the ongoing uncertainty. However, we know that despite everything your drive and ambition will help you though this next phase and you’ll be looki...
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Chasing up money your business is owed? Amanda Hamilton, Chief Executive of the National Association of Licensed Paralegals shares her insights on how to do just that. Amanda Hamilton, Chief Executive of NALP has previously shared her advice on the options startups have when faced with a legal dispute. Now, in this piece, she shares insights for startups when dealing with debts and the pot...
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