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If you are on the hunt for brand new office space for your startup, there are a variety of factors that need to be considered beforehand in order that you find the most suitable working environment for your firm.  With over 216,000 new startups launched in London last year alone, more and more offices are catering to the startup proposition, and finding the right one can be key for collabora...
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When it comes to setting up a startup, there are certain things to consider before you set up your business in the city... Setting up a business is an exciting but daunting process. You’ve decided on the right name, created your brand and know your industry inside out. All that’s left to do is pick your location! When it comes to setting up a business, typically, a city is where most...
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Not having the right team is a common reason why startups fail. Read this advice from startup specialist law firm Harper James Solicitors for some of the key personalities and soft skills you'll need in your initial start-up team... When you look at the why startups fail, not having the right team is the third most common reason. It’s vital to select the right team of people who are re...
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Mattr Media share their 6 key steps they recommend to every brand who wants to create a killer crowdfunding video and a successful raise.Like many start-ups raising investment through crowdfunding, fintech brand Chip knew their investment video was crucial. With only 2 weeks till the raise, they were worried the traditional ‘talking head’ interview with their founder they had produce...
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A study shows that 40% of employees tend to leave after a year if there is a lack of proper training. This is a massive loss for small and medium businesses as the cost of hiring and onboarding is quite high. Everyone wants to learn new skills and be at a senior position in future. It is high time that SMBs start investing in their employees and minimise the risk of losing people because of lack o...
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Starting a new business can be exhausting and quite tricky, especially if you have never done something like this before. Of course, once you get your start-up off the ground, you need to keep it going and start making a profit. This can be difficult when there are so many other start-ups competing for the same customers. Luckily, there are some ways that you can make your start-up stand out. Her...
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Teamwork makes the dream work.  Every team is only as strong as its weakest member. There is no ‘I’ in ‘team’. There are so many phrases and sayings created around the subject of teams and how to make them work. In truth, building a team that works well is both a science and an art. It takes a lot of work, dedication, and often even trial and error to get it right....
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When it comes to marketing your business, you’re going to have to do much more than simply dress up someone in a fun costume, plop them on a corner, and direct them to your storefront.For people to come see the “Open for Business” sign, there are plenty of other ways you can go about attracting consumers. Marketing is an incredibly vital but difficult process that involves plent...
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Starting out in the business world can be tough. No matter what sort of field you’re planning to go into, it’s likely that you will have a wide range of competitors who are fighting for the same custom. For your startup to be a success, you need to know how to attract customers to your business. Using the right marketing strategies can be the determining factor in how much interest you...
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When meeting an investor for the first time, you should know how to prepare for an angel investor meeting. From coming up with an investor meeting checklist to actually talking to potential investors, here are some handy tips from Jimmy Maysa of Top-Mom.com, to assist you with this. The meeting has been set, let the duel begin. This is the appropriate mindset to have but not necessarily with...
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in today’s digital world with a “switched on” work culture, it often means that, as a result, sleep is compromised. Sleep is something that everyone loves and needs, however, when people experience lack of or poor quality sleep, they all too easy brush off the problem and hope for the best the next time they doze off. Of course, everyone knows you can feel a little grumpy after ...
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The term ‘crowdfunding’ only took off a few years ago, and now it’s a word being thrown around in many circles involving entrepreneurs and startups. While we may hear it banded around a lot, most people don’t actually understand what it means. In this article will look at what you should know about crowdfunding and whether you should be using it for your startup. What is cr...
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