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Starter for 6 - it's back!

by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th November 2013
If you’re based in Scotland and have an idea for a business or project within the Arts or Creative Industries, the Starter for 6 Programme is well worth a look.So what’s deemed to be the Creative Industries, you may ask?Quite a lot actually!*Drum Roll*...Advertising, Animation, Architecture, Celebratory Arts, Community Arts, Computer Games, Crafts, Cross Art Form, Dance, Design, Digita...
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Startup of the Week - SalesGossip

by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th November 2013
We’re all only too aware of the plight of the high street over the last few years so anything that is doing its bit to help the good ol’ retail sector is fine by us - and that’s exactly one of the missions of our latest Startup of the Week. SalesGossip is an online platform which collates info about all things fashion and more importantly all things ‘sales’ related.S...
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The Shell Springboard Awards - Previous Winners

by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th November 2013
The Shell Springboard Awards - Previous Winners Oil companies aren’t exactly the first thing that springs to mind when we think ‘eco-friendly’- not to put too fine a point on it.   But as we are ever the optimists here at Startacus, we were delighted to announce again last week that Shell (yes Shell, the oil giant) is to return once again with its springboard programme aim...
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How to start a cleaning business

by: Startacus Admin ~ 13th November 2013
Are you ready to get your hands dirty with some good old fashioned entrepreneurial spirit?  Where others see dirt and grime do you see opportunity? Then you could really clean up with your very own cleaning service. It’s definitely nothing new or massively innovative, but the tried and tested cleaning business is one of the staples on the private enterprise menu. Just think about how m...
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The Sunday Assembly

by: Startacus Admin ~ 12th November 2013
At Startacus, we are always keen to highlight other spaces and places that are building big or small (but important) communities aimed at making a social impact. From the microscale in We are the Million and the Casserole Club up to the likes of the American tech movement Digital Dumbo and the global social causes site Avaaz, it’s good to see all these sites making a big and yet sometimes ...
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In the Den With the Dragons - Event and Free Live Screenings

by: Startacus Admin ~ 11th November 2013
‘Dragons’ Den’- two words that strike fear and inspiration into the hearts of entrepreneurs in equal measure and what better time than during Global Entrepreneur Week (November 18th-23rd) for some of the Dragons to allow us to share in their extensive experiences. In a rare treat, the British Library in partnership with Barclays Bank has persuaded 3 of the show’s most reno...
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40% off flyers and leaflets at FLYERZONE.CO.UK

by: Startacus Admin ~ 11th November 2013
Update: DEAL NO LONGER IN DATE - DEAL NOLONGER IN DATE. Update: DEAL NO LONGER IN DATE - DEAL NOLONGER IN DATE. Update: DEAL NO LONGER IN DATE - DEAL NOLONGER IN DATE. Update: DEAL NO LONGER IN DATE - DEAL NOLONGER IN DATE. When we started Startacus (tongue twister there), one of the core business aims was to help support those good folk - one assumes people just like you, to e...
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Rormix Startup Diary #discover: The Short Life of RorBeat

by: Startacus Admin ~ 10th November 2013
#discover: The Short Life of RorBeat – The First Artists and The Road Leading to Rebranding Hey guys, it’s Agi here. In my previous blog I wrote about the idea behind Rormix, and what we do here exactly. But as you all know, having a good idea is just the beginning. That’s why I thought it would be good to share with you the lessons we learnt in the first few months. Rormix wen...
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Technology News Round-Up - Week 2

by: Startacus Admin ~ 10th November 2013
Like to stay ahead of the curve? Then the Startacus Technology News Round-up is made for you. A neat collection of all the latest technology news, ideas and developments affecting UK businesses by marketing and technology blogger Justin Firth.   Technology Cleared For Take-off. Frequent flyers may soon find their flight time much more productive. The American aviation authority has of...
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The Shell Springboard Awards

by: Startacus Admin ~ 6th November 2013
Got an innovative idea that you reckon will reduce carbon emissions?If you have and it’s commercially feasible, it’d be worth your while checking out the Shell Springboard Awards. There is currently an open call for entries for these ‘no-strings attached’ awards which are now in their 9th year. Here’s some of the basics you’ll need to know: All entrants must...
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Startup of the Week - Viddyad

by: Startacus Admin ~ 6th November 2013
The video advertising market has been growing at a pretty prolific rate over the last couple of years although it’s generally been the domain of the ‘big boys’ and well beyond the means of most startups or small businesses. Well...until now that is…Our latest Startup of the Week is putting paid to that. Viddyad is a fully automated cloud based video ad creation tool for b...
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Recruiting for your Startup - Part 4

by: Startacus Admin ~ 5th November 2013
So this is the fourth part of our Recruiting for your Startup series and we've covered quite a few bases already in what is a very important process for you and your business. Missed any of the earlier posts? Simply check out the links at the bottom of this article for Parts 1-3. So, let’s take a moment to reflect We highlighted previously the importance of planning the logistics of your i...
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