From Idea to Business - The Virtual Workspace for ideas
by Startacus Admin
Since we launched our Virtual Workspace just a few weeks ago, we've had all sorts of ideas getting thrashed out there by Startacus members using both public and private boards.
We know though that lots more of you would use it, if you had a little more idea about what it's all about. So, we thought we would reveal a few sneaky pics of what it looks like, what you can do there and how you can use it to get working on that big idea of yours. We reckon it rocks! Hope you do too!
Here's what it's all about...
Firstly, create a Project: Whether you’ve just had one of those crazy ideas that you think just might become the ‘next big thing’ or you’ve got an idea for something that would mean you finally get to do your own thing, the first step to help make it happen is to Create a Project. Add in a few little details to begin with, we’ll have a little look to make sure it’s not illegal, or nasty and stuff and once we approve it, you’re ready to go! North-East of England early-stage entrepreneurs and startups take note! North-East England startups sought for latest Ignite pre-accelerator programme. Workplace discrimination and failure to address social mobility costs UK economy £270bn per year according to research by graduate recruitment platform Debut. dip is a free to download and free to use shopping companion app that shows users relevant high street deals based on their hyper-location. The EdTech startup aiming to connect inspirational teachers with those looking for something a little different Stigma around mental health struggles and burnout is costing the UK economy £1.4bn a year through unexplained sick days. The UK leads Europe and are fourth in the world for scaleup investment after US, China and India, according to the Tech Nation Report for 2019. Currently in private beta, Paypal for Instagram Influencers XPO is a payment processing app that is aiming to make it simple and secure to pay influencers! Weengs is a London based startup that's on a mission to simplify order fulfilment for small ecommerce businesses, helping business owners & e-sellers grow. The portfolio and assessment platform that facilitates fast feedback and collaboration between teachers, students and parents. Top technology investors have been named as part of a high calibre judging panel for upSTART, Digital DNA’s 2019 startup competition as the countdown for startups to apply begins.
Once your idea is approved, you can Start your Project Boards: This is where the hard work begins! Whether you still need to work a little on the concept bit or the legal stuff or even do a tad more research, you can create a virtual workspace to do just that. Each project Board is your very own bespoke workspace, so create the workspaces that are relevant to you and your idea.
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- North-East England startups sought for latest Ignite pre-accelerator programme 18th May 2019 North-East of England early-stage entrepreneurs and startups take note! North-East England startups sought for latest Ignite pre-accelerator programme.
- Stigma around mental health costs UK economy £1.4bn a year 15th May 2019 Stigma around mental health struggles and burnout is costing the UK economy £1.4bn a year through unexplained sick days.
- UK leads Europe in scaleup investment 13th May 2019 The UK leads Europe and are fourth in the world for scaleup investment after US, China and India, according to the Tech Nation Report for 2019.
- Energy Sector startups sought for EDF Energy’s 2019 Pulse Innovation Challenge 9th May 2019 EDF Energy’s innovation accelerator, Blue Lab are on the hunt for the best new ideas that could spark innovation in the energy sector.
