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As we reach the close of 2019 and prepare to enter a new decade, Gabriela Hersham, Founder & CEO of Huckletree, shares what she has learned working alongside entrepreneurs that have successfully scaled-up... The new year will see startups assess a wealth of opportunities to grow and expand. Over the past decade, there have been cautionary tales of growth ambitions getting tangled up with ego....
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2020 is just around the corner, which means it’s time to look at what technology has got in store for us in the upcoming year. Here’s an overview of some of the key trends we are seeing talked about all over the web and believe will be popularized in the music industry in the nearest future. Theoretically, there can be over 30 trillion songs.  Music recognition technology ...
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When you are starting a business, you need to be ready to take on a lot of challenges. This kind of project can cost you a lot of money and if you don’t spend it wisely then you might end up failing in your first year. Of course, if you do some research then you’ll find that you can start your business and make sure that everything is in place. A good place to start is with a business ...
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What does the future hold for the gig economy? Here are five trends care of London-based courier startup Gophr that are set to transform the way we work in 2020... The gig economy is booming all over the world. In Britain, one in 10 adults is now employed in the gig economy - that’s a total of 4.7 million people. Attracted by the flexibility of self-employment a...
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Have you planned your social media strategy for 2020? Here, Ravi Shuke of Agorapulse, highlight the key trends that could help your business grow on social media in 2020. Have you planned your social media strategy for 2020?Do you want to get ahead of the curve by learning the key trends that are going to help your business grow on social media? You're reading this because your business wants to...
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Every business most probably needs to outsource some aspect of its work, be it certain piece of admin like accounting or HR, or the practical work such as cleaning. Whatever your needs, here’s a short guide to hiring the best service providers for your organisation so that you don’t waste your time and money on providers that won’t give you the service you want. Think Hard Abou...
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Digital marketing grows increasingly complex. As professional marketers race to keep up with algorithm changes and consumer trends, smaller brands and startups can often feel overwhelmed by the need for fast-paced, precise digital marketing that could change at any time. However, if there’s one aspect of online marketing that is only growing in both value and popularity, it's the use of vide...
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Laundryheap is a leading on-demand, laundry service operating across the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands and UAE. Since launching, they've cleaned over 4.5 million items of clothing and seen a growth in active users by 450% per year, in a fiercely competitive on-demand space. But CEO Deyan Dimitrov bootstrapped Laundryheap into profitability before taking any VC funding. Writing on Startacus, he sugg...
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Harper James Solicitors work with startups throughout their evolution, seeing first-hand some of the biggest issues that will come their way! Here, the team highlight the often hidden mistakes and dangers that may impact on a startup's success. If you’re new to the world of startups, there’s hidden mistakes that you could make as a result of an understandable lack of foresight. W...
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Bryony Wylie, Advanced Clinical Practitioner, Prescriber and founder of FooDoo Snacks, share's her predictions for the employee health and well-being trends for 2020, that employee’s will value and want to see in their working environments!  The increasing need for businesses to have an employee health and well-being strategy is set to rise as we head towards 2020. In efforts to t...
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If you’ve just started a new business, the concept of funding will be both necessary and daunting. News stories talk about companies raising money in different funding rounds – but what do those headlines actually mean?   Harper James Solicitors work with start-ups throughout their evolution, seeing first-hand how the different stages of funding lead to growth. Here the firm...
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When it comes to your business, one of the best ways that you are going to spread your brand is through the internet. That’s why it’s important to have a strong online presence to excite and interest a brand-new audience. You’re no longer appealing to a local crowd. Instead, you’re appealing to a global audience. Here are the main ways you can truly engage your clientele al...
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