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Life is a pitch
by: Startacus Admin ~ 17th April 2018Joel Silverman is the co-founder of KidsKnowBest. With zero background in media/kids/tech, and a career as a Mayfair hairdresser he pitched and raised investment from the president of the Marriott Group. Joel explains all...
"Being a Mayfair hairdresser is not only an amazing career, it also helps open doors from ideas you dream of. I am co-founder of KidsKnowBest, together with my long time frie...
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Starting Out in Self Assessment
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th April 2018Starting out in the UK & considering trading as a sole trader? Here's some current sole trader & self assessment info you'll need to know, care of Bradley Post, Managing Director of Rift Tax Refunds.
I'm setting up a business. Am I better off as a Sole Trader or a Limited Company?
The first steps are the most important when you're setting out in a new business. A big part of ge...
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Five reasons why your employees should still clock in
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th April 2018Do businesses really need clocking in systems? Here's 5 benefits using a time tracking system for employees can bring to a business.
With more people working flexibly and remotely than ever before and the rise of shared work and live work spaces; do businesses really need clocking systems and if so is this system of measuring an employee’s hours a bit archaic?
People management software co...
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How SMEs can utilise video for their recruitment efforts
by: Startacus Admin ~ 7th April 2018Recruiting for startups, small businesses and medium enterprises can be a challenge in the current economic climate. Video gives you that much needed boost to help your organisation stand out from a very intense crowd.
Gone are the days of dreary job listings demanding a set of requirements, candidates are often drawn in by a multitude of targeted approaches; video content plays a crucial part in...
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5 Crucial Qualities Startup Hires Must Possess
by: Startacus Admin ~ 3rd April 2018How are you going to find and hire employees to make your startup a success from the offset? Here are 5 main qualities you could search for in your potential candidates...
Daniel Ross is part of the marketing team at Roubler.com — a scheduling and payroll software platform founded in Australia. Their mission is to change the way the world manages its workforces. Here, Daniel shares his thou...
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5 ways to improve gender equality in the workplace
by: Startacus Admin ~ 28th March 2018When it comes to fixing gender balance in the workplace, there are plenty of small but hugely impactful changes that companies can implement to make life more comfortable for women in their organisations.
Our career partners Jobbio recently shared 5 quick wins that are aimed at helping improve gender equality in the workplace. Over to Niamh Linehan from team Jobbio to explain all...
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6 Tips To Get Your Small Business Succeeding In Video Marketing
by: Startacus Admin ~ 26th March 2018People love videos; People watch videos, even marketing videos. Unfortunately, many small businesses find video marketing tricky and challenging to achieve any level of success. CISCO found that online videos will make up over 81% of all internet traffic by 2020, so there’s never been a better time to get your small businesses video content production up to scratch and maximise the benefits ...
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Have you made the wrong hire for your business?
by: Startacus Admin ~ 21st March 2018Not every new recruit lives up to your expectations. If you’re unsure if you’ve made the right call, look out for these signs that you’ve made the wrong hire.
From the important questions you can ask employees at an exit interview, ways employers create a bad hiring experience for jobseekers, through to tips for boosting relevant job applications, our career partners Jobbio have...
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5 Signs Your Startup Needs Social Selling
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th March 2018
Many consumers are moving into the realm of purchasing through social media. These are a few of the signs that your business needs to take advantage of social selling.
The business world is constantly evolving, and one rapidly changing area is in the way purchases are being completed. While the standard purchasing methods remain an option, many consumers are moving into the realm of purchasin...
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What every entrepreneur needs to know before starting a business
by: Startacus Admin ~ 16th March 2018You’ve had a great business idea, you may even have gone as far as registering your company but now the real fun begins.
Starting a business is extremely exciting but also terribly daunting. Whilst a good knowledge of your industry and business in general is useful, there may be a few unexpected twists and turns that no business school can prepare you for. To help you succeed, here’s ...
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No GMAT Does Not Always Mean No MBA
by: Startacus Admin ~ 15th March 2018Earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) opens many career opportunities, such as taking up a position as a compliance officer, which lets you work in a wealth of fields from finance to healthcare and telecommunications. Becoming a business operations manager is another option, or you could become a manager in finance or healthcare, just as examples. The other path along which an MB...
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How to Make your Startup Rank on Google's First Page
by: Startacus Admin ~ 8th March 2018When launching a website, every startup dreams of jumping to the first page in the SERPs.
This is the pinnacle of your success. It not only shows that your SEO efforts are fruitful, but also that you have become respected in your industry and relevant to your target audience.
Most importantly, it helps you drive quality and relevant traffic to your site. According to some recent studies, sites l...
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- Diversifying Entrepreneurship in London - The Power of 25 20th Apr 2018 Last week, Hatch Enterprise and YSYS brought 25 women-of-colour entrepreneurs together, to discuss diversifying entrepreneurship in London...
- upSTART, the startup pitch competition at Digital DNA returns for 2018 9th Apr 2018 upSTART, the startup pitch competition that brings together a whole host of top UK, Irish and European tech startups, Investors, and Judges is BACK for 2018 at Digital DNA.
- CreativeTech 100 – are you part of it? 15th Mar 2018 CreativeTech 100 – are you part of it? Tech London Advocates are looking for any startups doing great things in terms of CreativeTech.
- The Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition 2018 15th Mar 2018 The Ireland Funds Business Plan Competition, seeks to nurture creativity & hone entrepreneurial skills amongst Irish-based early-stage tech entrepreneurs.