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Here at Startacus we are always looking out for new startups and exciting ideas - after all there are fab new ones being dreamt up every day by people just like you! So when the chance comes along for us to spread the word about a great little comp that in turn is helping bring ideas to life, we like to help as much as we can. The lattest such comp that’s come to our attention is Get Starte...
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Calling all UK technology startups - we’ve got something here that we reckon you’ll be interested in. That ‘something’ is the Microsoft Ventures Accelerator. In essence it could help take you and your business to the next level. Here’s the lowdown on what it’s about: The Microsoft Ventures Accelerator is based in London and is a three month programme aimed at ...
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Startacus.net is an online and offline platform that has become a leading publication, and information source for a broad range of startups, and entrepreneurs.  As well as this, we are an experienced events organiser, creating beneficial connections between startups, and those who wish to work with them. We have grown a substantial niche audience and a recognised and well respected independe...
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Great news now if you happen to be a Scottish entrepreneur, - our friends over at Entrepreneurial Spark (ESpark for short) are on the hunt once again for early stage startups and ventures to take part in their fab free business accelerator.   The ESpark programme, which is now the largest free business accelerator in the world (woo!), takes place across 3 locations in Scotland, namely Glasgo...
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Welcome once again to the Startacus Tech News Round-up - A quick catch-up on all the latest technology news for UK businesses courtesy of marketing and tech blogger Justin Firth. Facebook Flying, Twitter Tiring. Following encourage news on increasing mobile advertising revenue, Facebook have announced plans for a new mobile advertising platform that extends well beyond the Facebook page. The &l...
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Welcome to the Startacus monthly financial news round-up, brought to you by Sophie Turton of Crunch Accounting. April has seen further economic developments prompting an increase in nationwide confidence - interest rates are down, UK exports are on the up and HSBC, one of the UK’s four big banks, has claimed 2014 will be “a turning point for British business.” UK fastest gr...
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Calling all independent creative start ups – this one is for you. School for Startups launches the Makegood Festival – a spectacular showcase of culture, creativity and entrepreneurship. At this super cool event for the ‘creative’ entrepreneur and startup, there are perhaps less of the suits and more of the style… Started by serial entrepreneur Doug Richard in 2008,...
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We are really pleased to announce that we’ve partnered up with TableCrowd to co-host an Entrepreneurs’ networking Dinner in London. Here at Startacus, we’ve always been keen to find and highlight the inspirational people and places that can help take those big and small ideas forward - and we reckon we’re doing a pretty ok job at doing just that via the Startacus platform....
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Here at Startacus, we are all for any free or cost effective training, workshops, or mentoring that helps you take an early stage business idea, be it big or small, and take it forward (or not as the case may be!) in a positive or productive way. So step forward the Lean Startup Machine - no it’s not a fitness boot camp - it’s a three day workshop for building a successful business. ...
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We are very pleased to report that the good folks at the Playable City Awards have just released a shortlist detailing the eight innovative and inspiring ideas which will now battle it out in the hope of winning the coveted top spot and the chance to have their idea brought to life. Now in its second year, The Playable City Awards (based in Bristol) asks artists and creatives from around the worl...
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Have you got an idea for digital innovation in data? Need a little help getting it to the next step? Then you’re in the right place. Here at Startacus we’ve got some news that you’ll be interested in. IC Tomorrow together with industry partners, Ingram Content Group, EE Limited, Ordnance Survey, Birmingham Community Healthcare Trust and British Library are looking for innovative ...
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Out of the loop over Easter? Get right back up to speed with The Startacus Technology News Update. We deliver a bitesize digest of all the big technology stories affecting UK businesses courtesy of marketing and technology blogger Justin Firth. dot London Property Boom London becomes the second city in the world to get its own web suffix. The .london name will allow London businesses to associat...
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