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The lowdown on Superpow! the online platform and app where users can connect with a therapist who can help them overcome mental wellbeing challenges through flexible and affordable online therapy...   Poor mental health affects 1 in 4 people in the UK. Unfortunately, this number was before COVID-19. This can take many forms, most of which are completely concealed from the outside world, w...
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TechIreland launches the #RestartBizMap showcasing innovative technology solutions to help industry across the island of Ireland to adapt in these disruptive Covid times Great news from TechIreland which has just launched the RestartBizMap, a fab new initiative aimed at highlighting innovative technology solutions to enable businesses in Ireland to operate in these disruptive Covid times. The pro...
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Striking out on your own and starting a business is thrilling, but there’s a lot to consider and many eventualities to plan for, so you need to be prepared.One of the biggest issues many entrepreneurs face is financing their new company, as it can be tough to raise the capital needed to get your ideas off the ground.This issue is exacerbated right now, as the Coronavirus pandemic will prob...
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The lowdown on RunMotion Coach, the French startup that has created an app that will be your personalised mobile coaching app for running... It’s clear that running has become one of the most preferred exercise options for lots of people over the past few years. And whilst it brings many physical health benefits, it can do wonders for our mental health too. This year in particular, with man...
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Comedy at home - the lowdown on NextUp, the startup and video-on-demand platform that is the ultimate digital comedy club It won’t have slipped your notice that the world of culture has changed rather a lot this year. The pandemic has also impacted us in ways we didn't see coming: comedy has evolved… and no face mask is required. New doors have opened for comedians and comedy fans al...
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The lowdown on the Danish FoodTech startup True Gum that's created a healthy and environmentally-friendly chewing gum It’s hardly a shocking revelation that chewing gum is not particularly good for the environment or us. It is made of polymers and resins that are also found in car tyres and plastic bottles and aren’t exactly biodegradable (also pig stomach - don’t forget the pig...
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Planning a construction project for your business? Here are a few reasons why it might be better to hire equipment rather than purchase... If you’re planning a construction project for your business, perhaps a new office building or an extension to your factory, there are lots of factors to consider. Here, we take a look at why hiring equipment for your project might be the best option and,...
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SME and starting to plan for Black Friday? These tips from Demi Edmunds at TextAnywhere, will help you create an effective customer comms strategy in the lead-up... This year Black Friday is on November 27th and given that many industries have been impacted by the pandemic and lockdown implementations, it’s important businesses capitalise on one of the busiest shopping weekends of...
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Even if your business is running smoothly overall, you may find some aspects could be improved. In some situations, a project may be stalled or take a long time to complete. In other situations, you may find your meetings are no longer as productive or beneficial as they could be. When this happens, it may feel as though you are spinning your wheels, finding it difficult to get back on solid gro...
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Crowdcube and Episode 1 forge partnership to back deep tech startups and invest in the next generation of digital infrastructure A new partnership has just been launched between Crowdcube, the leading equity crowdfunding platform and Episode 1, backers of Zoopla, Shazam and carwow, to invest in the next generation of infrastructure and deep tech startups in the digital sector. This partners...
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The on-demand wellness app Urban raises £5.9 million on investment platform Seedrs to help it further develop its services and expand to more cities Great news to start the week from on-demand wellness app Urban which has just raised £5.9 million on investment platform Seedrs, tripling its initial target of £2 million. This is Seedrs’ third largest raise this year, and wit...
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Vasile Foca, co-founder and managing partner at Talis Capital outlines why the Chancellor's measures are not enough to tackle the skills deficit and social security issues... Yesterday Rishi Sunak unveiled further details of the UK government’s 'job support scheme’ to support workers’ wages throughout the pandemic, however many feel that it is not enough. Vasile Foca, co-founder...
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