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Using ‘Tech for Good’ seems to be a pretty popular notion at the moment and that is certainly no bad thing. Here at Startacus we aim to give all those people, places and projects that are doing just that any help we can by telling you folks all about them. The latest project which we just have to spread the word about is the Bethnal Green Ventures Incubator.This London based incub...
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Let me tell you how it will be,There’s one for you, nineteen for me,‘Cause I’m the Taxman,Yeah, I’m the Taxman.Whilst you may not be paying the same amount of taxes as The Beatles once sang about, you’ll still be paying some. Becoming self employed doesn’t unfortunately change that. Want to keep yourself right and the taxman off your back? These tips - Tax Basic...
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  I'll be honest, before starting to write this piece I was fairly happy with myself. 'Not many of those!' I thought. 'Self explanatory, really!' I thought. And then I began to research it. Well, there are a few things more than I anticipated, to learn about the world of online payment. So sit back, put your feet up, and let Startacus take you through it all. First thing’s first. Ther...
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Going into a business partnership with a friend may seem like a dream situation. However, there are many considerations to be made before making this kind of commitment. Making a poor decision could lead to not only an unsuccessful business venture, but the end of a friendship.Microsoft research shows that around half of all partners in new business start-ups are friends before the partnership beg...
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Whether you’re a musician or a filmmaker, it’s pretty much a given that you’d want your work to get out there, to get recognised and for people to start spreading the word as it were about what you do. Building up a following or a fan base is something that if you’re vying for commercial success ought to be right up there on your agenda.Word of mouth helps of course as does...
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Hopefully by now, if you are a returning visitor to Startacus, you will kinda get that we are big on the idea makers...not just the established inventors, innovators and creatives - but those who have the potential to do something unique, individual, and creative with ‘that idea’ that remains stuck in the head. The FutureEverything Summit of Ideas & Digital Invention which takes pl...
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In the latest of a recent long line of boosts for the Republic’s technology industry, Games Ireland have launched a new incubator that will provide hotdesks for as many as 30 companies. Known as GameSpace, the incubator was announced at the recent Games Ireland Gathering (GIG) get together which was run in association with Microsoft and had over 500 attendees. The games industry in Ireland ...
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Tech for Good Challenge Interested in £50,000 in investment for your social business or charity? No? You’ve obviously clicked the wrong link somewhere along the way then; probably best to go back to Google. For everyone else, that is exactly what’s being offered by the new Tech for Good Challenge offered by The Big Issue and its partners.The usual things are required in order to...
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The goal of The Place Station is to make the most out of public and private sector buildings and land not currently being used, with the intent of benefiting “social and community entrepreneurs” hoping to transform their area. Where locations have fallen into disuse or been abandoned, the Place Station basically wants to reverse the trend and give them a purpose. The Localism Act of 2...
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What if you fancy the world of self employment, but don’t actually have a business idea or model that is particularly unique? Considered Franchising?But what is Franchising and what does it entail? How much does it cost? What are the benefits and what can be the disadvantages...and where can you go to get yourself one? Thankfully here’s our Graham, sorry Startacus with a quick reminder...
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San Quentin prison in California may seem like an unlikely place to find budding entrepreneurs. The very idea of it may seem like a joke to some. “These men are given training on how to run a business, when I’ve had my idea turned down so often?” Think of it like this. About fifty per cent of criminals, when they get out of prison, won’t be able to get a job. This may be b...
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Whoever first said that time is our most precious commodity was certainly right. At one point or another most of us end up wishing there were more hours in the day and no matter how hard we may try we may not always get through all the things we planned. Whether you’re trying to start a business while juggling a full time job or simply trying to find the time to do that hobby you really...
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