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In some disciplines, like design and architecture for instance, 3D modelling is pretty much the norm, yet many architects and designers still have to use standard showreel videos or even screenshots when showcasing their work online. well, until now that is.Thanks to our latest Startup of the Week, 3D models can now be published and shared online in a truly innovative way.Sketchfab is a web servic...
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Here at Startacus we like nothing better than hearing from passionate and talented people who are determined to make their startup business a success.  So we think it’s only appropriate that we say a few words about businesses which have been through the perilous journey of establishing themselves and still come out the other side a success and smelling of proverbial roses!  So wit...
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Since we’ve featured a series of posts on the green economy recently and we also love our makers, crafters and upcycling posts - Greeniversity seems a perfect subject  to tell you all about....Wanna find out more? Read on...According to a recent Greeniversity survey called the the “Endangered Skills Register” the list of endangered everyday skills that are under threat of ne...
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Startacus and Spartacus! Now many of you may know that the name of this website, Startacus, is derived from a famous character in Ancient Roman history – Spartacus.  Over the last couple of years I became a little bit obsessed with Ancient Rome and studied the Empire and all the people who rebelled against it.  Spartacus is by far the most famous and it's a name that is known the ...
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Fed up of eating the same boring breakfasts every day? Had your fill of porridge or toast and marmalade? Well, thanks to our latest Startup of the Week, breakfasts have just got a whole lot more interesting.Yoosli is a new startup offering ‘individual muesli for individual folk’.Visit the Yoosli site and simply create your own muesli entirely to your own tastes. Fancy some chocola...
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Last week Lauren addressed the all important issue of attracting your niche audience, google and good PR! This week Lauren returns with her 8th post for Startacus, on the popular subject of bootstrapping your startup..."Start-up blog week 8" "I’ve mentioned in a previous post about my plan to start this business on a limited budget, or bootstrapping as it’s commonly known. Although ...
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Dubem Menakaya, young entrepreneur & kind supporter of Startacus, highlights why the transition from 'University to Career' includes entrepreneurship as a career option and the similarities it has to boxing... "Going Pro – Making the transition from University to the Real World" So another academic year is in the books.  For many it's merely the passing over from one year of ...
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Here at Startacus we love nothing more than getting out the flip flops, bucket and spade and hitting the sand - when we get the chance that is! After all, who doesn’t love beaches? Really??Well, if you don’t, you probably just haven’t found the right one for you! You might think that beaches are all the same; sand, water and the occasional ice cream van nearby. However, aro...
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Since we launched our Virtual Workspace we've had all sorts of ideas getting thrashed out there by Startacus members using both public and private boards. We’ve listened too to all the feedback we’ve had and we’ve made a few subtle changes here and there. All for the better we hope! We know too that lots of you are curious about what the workspace is all about so we thought we&rs...
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Last week Lauren addressed the all important issue of finding your business niche. This week Lauren returns and highlights how to attract that niche, google and good PR!  "Start-up diary week 7" As I’m an internet based business, the biggest challenge I have to get my business up and running is to get customers visiting my website (or traffic, to use the more internet-y term, but...
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Vincent Haywood from Braqes continues his epic startup journey...In his previous diary post, Vincent continued his startup Diary - with postive news, especially after the near disaster that was the week he highlighted some obstacles, freak-outs, pivots, and hopeful solutions...This week Vincent gives us the low down on Pitching and some fab pitching success..."Two weeks ago Braqes p...
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Ever seen someone wearing something that you like and wondered where they bought it? Well, if you know them of course you can simply ask. However what happens if it’s a picture in a magazine or someone you just happen to spot in the street. It’s a very different story - you’ll probably never know. Well, until now that is... Our latest Startup of the Week is solving that very...
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