Culture

Buying pixels might not seem so revolutionary now, but back in 2005, Alex Tew a student from Wiltshire started a website called Million Dollar HomePage which within 5 months have netted Alex, a rather cool....1 Million Dollars. Alex had decided in 2005 that he wanted to go to University, but he was keen to avoid the post graduation financial burden that comes with study. It is reported that Alex ...
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We first visited One&Other back in 2012 and we thought it wise to revist the interview and share again (now June 2014) with the guys to see how much their plans and visions have changed and come true. A media outlet based in York One&Other was set up with the aspiration of sharing good and postive news. Their platform concentrates on local news stories, culture, and conversations that insp...
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Whether you are a professional worker, a self starter, a job seeker or whatever, there is one basic thing we all have in common - sometimes we just simply need a break. No, I don't mean a trip to Barbados...I mean a little time out during the day to settle your brain. There are guidelines to breaks on governmental websites which outline, for example, how long you should work at a compute...
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If you are a startup who is considering availing of the recently launched Startup Loans scheme, there is now an additional benefit to applying.As well as receiving a £2500 micro loan and access to business mentoring provided by the government, the serviced office provider Regus has now pledged to provide £20 million of free office space to any successful applicants of the scheme.Regus ...
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In a nutshell...Startacus wants you! We are currently looking to build up our team of writers and that is where you come in! You might love writing but simply don’t have the time to manage your own blog, you may have something to say and would love the world to hear or you may simply be looking to raise your own online writing portfolio. Whatever your reason, we would love to hear from ...
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We all know there’s nothing better than free stuff, especially when they bring benefits like helping you become more productive. With that in mind, we have put together our favourite top 5 free Android apps that can help get your business working like clockwork. EvernoteNot just any notepad, this little number is ace at synchronising across various platforms. Write a note on your phone? Whe...
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There has been a huge increase over the last few months in services offering storage in 'The Cloud'.It's all become a bit hazy; and if you're like me, you gobble up free storage like you would a free bag of pic ‘n’ mix. I've learnt, though, that having several different companies storing bits of information here and there in the Cloud gets a bit messy, so it’s much better to simp...
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Gmail - Tips and Tricks We, here at Startacus don't think we could survive without Google. We use it for everything! And one of our favourite Google tools is of course the good old trusted Gmail. And when you consider that Gmail has grown from humble beta mode in 2004 into its’ current status as the world’s biggest email client, we aren’t alone! Today, we thought we’d...
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Back in 2012 when this article was first published online craft platforms where growing in popularity. Now they are a massive and fundemental sales channel for craftsfolk, upcyclers and artisans everywhere. Of course whilst the internet has of course had a somewhat negative impact on retail and our traditional high streets, one of the more positive things it has done is brought abou...
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It’s all very well working by yourself at home, or in your favourite local coffee shop. However after a while, you can get bored of your own company, ( no matter how interesting you think you are) and you can yearn for the camaraderie and companionship that working in a regular office brings. That is exactly how two New York based freelancers, Amit Gupta and Luke Crawford felt and was the re...
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It’s virtually impossible not to walk into any coffee shop these days without seeing someone sitting there, frantically working away on their laptop or notebook. The free wi-fi, the fresh coffee and of course none of the usual home distractions make the coffee shop a perfect alternative office for many of us. But if you have ever actually tried working in your local coffee shop, you’ll...
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Whether you have dabbled in short films yourself or are simply a movie fan, Future Shorts the first ever global pop up festival is bound to be of interest. The festival showcases some of the most exciting short films from all around the world. The real excitement though lies in the fact that anyone can get involved. Screenings can be held anywhere - from a back garden to a public park.Every 3 mont...
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