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We’ve got exciting news! We’ve partnered with careers marketplace Jobbio to make your hiring a whole lot easier. As a valued reader, we’re offering you exclusive access to the Startacus channel, as well as the Jobbio careers marketplace, absolutely free for 30 days. What's happening?  Startacus and Jobbio have partnered together to create the Startacus jobs channel to h...
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A month or so ago, the Forum of Private Business called on the UK government to clarify the direction of the Brexit negotiations, as Parliament begins to scrutinise the EU Withdrawal Bill. Ian Cass, Chief Executive of the Forum of Private Business, had said that "...small businesses are increasingly concerned about the lack of clarity and direction of the overall negotiations. Many of them unders...
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A new Scottish scheme to nurture and support up to 40 budding entrepreneurs each year, was yesterday set out by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, at the Start-Up Summit in Edinburgh. Backed by £4 million, the Scottish CAN DO Unlocking Ambition Challenge, will link established and successful entrepreneurs with high potential individuals who can demonstr...
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On November 9th at Sheffield’s fab Crucible Theatre, MADE Entrepreneur Festival will again return for 2017. This year MADE will again feature a long list of seasoned entrepreneurs, world class trainers, business leaders, industry experts and thought-leaders, including: Geoff Ramm, customer service and marketing expert Brad Burton - The UK's #1 motivational speaker Phil M J...
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About three months ago we highlighted that applications were open for Northern Stars 2017 - a Tech North startup pitch competition, open to 'Northern' based early-stage tech startups, who've raised no more than £2 million in equity-based investment and have a product on the market that's gained traction. And last week the 20 Northern Stars finalists for 2017 were ann...
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EDF Energy Blue Lab is proud to launch a new Blue Lab Innovation Challenge for 2017.  After the huge success of last year’s Innovation Challenge, we are looking for more creative and disruptive products and services that can shape the future of the energy sector and enhance the lives of our customers. We’re looking for the next big thing, so if you’re working on innovative ...
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Countingup is on a mission to simplify running your business. But how you cry?! Countingup aims to offer small businesses the chance to open a current account on their smartphone in just 5 minutes (tick). But whilst this is not perhaps unique in an era of Fintech / banking disruption, the fab feature here is that the banking app will also do your accounting. (double tick). It will submit VAT ret...
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Hosted in association with the Northern Ireland Startup Forum and Transmit Startups, a new startup event The Belfast Raise aims to pair startup companies with investors and advisors seeking business opportunities. From early-stage startups to scaleups seeking further rapid growth, the  2nd November event will aim to feature five 15 minute funding pitches and five short and snappy intros from...
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On November 9th at Sheffield’s  famous Crucible Theatre, MADE Entrepreneur Festival will again return for 2017, continuing its annual mission to offer practical advice and inspiration from experts and peers who will share their views, advice and experiences on starting, growing and succeeding in business. And the good news is that as a media partner we have 3 conference tickets to give...
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Lancaster University has signed a partnership with venture capital firm, Campus Capital, to bring investment to the region and further strengthen Lancashire’s startup ecosystem. Campus Capital is an external-facing, UK based on-campus VC (Venture Capital) firm and builds early stage, growth focused investment funds for some of the country’s leading universities. Campus Capit...
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Irish Early-Stage Investment Firm Lucey Fund are hosting an AMA (Ask Me Anything) session on October 31st in Belfast.  The Lucey Fund aims to share hints on how to manage finance, get funding and what is the first thing entrepreneurs should do when starting a company. Ask any questions about early-stage startups and get a consultation from the fund that invested in 100+ companies. Who ...
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“Bring Your Full Self To Work” – a new pledge for businesses to support mental health in the workplace has been launched by Sanctus, a startup who are on a mission to change the perception of mental health. Launched on World Mental Health Day, (#WorldMentalHealthDay) founding signatories include Redbull, education technology co. Makers Academy and recruit...
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