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Love London but think ‘doing stuff’ can be a tad on the expensive side? That needn’t be the case thanks to the innovative new events app Frugl. Since we’re a curious bunch here at Startacus we decided to have a chat with Suzanne Noble, Frugl Founder, Startacus member to find out some more about what it’s all about... So, Suzanne, what made you want to switch from the...
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That’s right all you lovely Glaswegians - we are very pleased to announce that Glasgow has been selected to be the third city to get its own month long feature-fest as part of our Startup Cities series here on Startacus.net. So what does that mean? Well, it means that for one whole month (July) we’ll be putting the startup scene of Glasgow in our spotlight as we take a good long look...
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We started planning Steamer Lane Clothing or (rather our aspirations to start a business together) by checking it against four essential criteria- the viable business test. Firstly it needed to be home made, in the sense that we could be almost completely self-reliant using our own initiative, skills and labours without the need for expensive equipment or ultra-specialist personnel. Secondly, it...
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Welcome to the next installment of the Startacus Technology News Round-up. Here you will find all the latest technology stories for UK businesses rolled into one easy-to-swallow digest courtesy of marketing and tech blogger Justin Firth. Ebay Questions The Value Of Search Advertising Many businesses big and small buy search engine advertising - making it a billion pound earner for companies like...
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Win a free ticket to the Made Festival Sheffield - We’ve five to give away! Back in April, (seems ages ago now!) we highlighted the fact that MADE - the Sheffield based Entrepreneur Festival had announced the initial lineup for its annual event which takes place this year on the 24th and 25th September. The fab lineup includes Levi Roots, Jamal Edwards, Doug Richards and a whole host of oth...
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Startacus has just begun a fab new year-long series in which we will be holding a magnifying glass up to 12 of the UK and Ireland’s most burgeoning startup cities. In May we took a good long look at the Northern Ireland capital Belfast and the people, places, events and startups that make it the great self starter city that it is. Now the spotlight swings south-westward to the banks of the ...
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As you know it's June, but what you might not know is that here at Startacus it's officially our Startup Bristol month. So what's that then ? Well, its an entire month during which the lovely city of Bristol and the good folks who live there become the focus of our attention as we examine and showcase the startups, events, creatives and quirky goings-on that make it the fab self starter city that ...
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Ever had to organise food for an event or gathering? Whether it’s a full blown conference or even just an office lunch, it can become a bit of an ordeal. There’s the usual boring sandwiches, the dull sausage rolls and the knowing that certain people won’t be happy with what you’ve chosen for their delectation.That’s exactly what makes our latest Startup of the Week so...
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Startacus member former self starter of the week and Arfah Farooq give some sound advice on one of the most challenging aspects of growing a startup- how to make your employees thrive. Over to Arfah... We all know that starting something is super exciting but that makes us extremely busy. So busy that even when we get help and make our first hire, most of us are pretty rubbish at managing them be...
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Its back! Startups, Creatives, Self Starters, Entrepreneurs take note - take part in our give away to win free advertising space on Startacus!As you will hopefully already know, here at Startacus, we’re always keen to give us much ‘airtime’ as possible to all of you fellow self starters! So back in April we thought ”How about we give one lucky Startacus member the chance to...
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5 tips to professionalise your business As a small business owner it’s likely that one of your biggest concerns is how to establish yourself as a credible and professional business in a competitive/crowded market. Even with the most innovative business idea, it’s vital to ensure you’re making the right impression on the right people. There are some simple steps you can take ...
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If there is one thing we are certain of here at Startacus, it’s that searching for a job is no fun whatsoever. Not only can it be a rather unpleasant experience but it is also laborious, time consuming and involves an inordinate amount of reading dull and repetitive vacancy adverts. Those of you are partial to a spot of online dating may well be familiar with a location-based app called tin...
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