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Whilst construction is one of the most diverse industrial sectors, it hasn’t always been the most innovative. Tradition rather than disruption has been paramount. However our latest startup of the week is on a mission to change all that and in so doing aims to address many of the industry’s efficiency problems and challenges. Buildupp is a new platform which hopes to become “the...
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Touchpaper or touch-paper is a slow-burning paper fuse treated with solution of potassium nitrate or saltpetre used for lighting flammable or explosive devices such as fireworks - or so says Wikipedia anyway. But taking a punt, this may well, in fact, be a very good analogy to compare the relationship that can exist between corporates and startups. Startups - a spark and explosion of ideas a...
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The startup that's on a mission to help businesses innovate by engaging with their own employees...It’s almost like the Magnificent Seven, but not. Sideways 6 is a startup that looks to empower companies to make use of their employees’ invaluable insights into their own inner workings and product or service. The best businesses are those that take notice of what their people are saying...
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It’s fair to say that startups have access to lots of support these days. However, as startups look towards growth one area which still lacks support is making the shift to acquiring corporate clients. Step forward Momentum London, a 3-month growth programme that offers later stage B2B or B2B2C startups the chance to learn how to navigate corporate complexities and validate their marke...
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Sometimes when we need to get something delivered to somewhere else, the regular old mail service just doesn’t suit. It might be because of the item’s size or it could be because we’ve left it a tad too late. Whatever the reason, finding an alternative delivery service isn’t always all that easy. Now, however thanks to our latest Startup of the Week that need no longer be t...
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Often, an entrepreneur or team member in a startup will find themselves having to work away from the office. Many startups and digital businesses won’t even have an office. If you find yourself on the move, working from home, or collaborating with colleagues or freelancers around the world, you are probably going to need more than just email to keep in touch. With that in mind, here are 6 ap...
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In our last Brands and Startups themed post we highlighted three ways that Startups and Brands could collaborate together. Accelerator Programmes, Hackathons and strategic partnerships were all examined. Read 3 ways your Startup can work with Brands for the whole shebang. However Accelerator Programmes, Hackathons and strategic partnerships are not the only worthwhile ways you can create meaningfu...
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The holy grail - well for some startups anyway… Startup and Brand Collaboration. Back in May we attended the CONNECT day at Digital Shoreditch. A core message of the day was an overriding theme that collaboration between Startups and Brands is a potentially great combination, and a great combination for both parties too, not just the Startups themselves. Pioneering collaborations between ...
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Startacus loves a good ol’ fashioned story on the Collaborative or Shared Economy so when we heard of Echo++ an inclusive business growth accelerator designed for East London sole traders, startups and micro businesses - but with no money involved, we were intrigued. Through a series of 6 week, 3 month and 6 month packages all launching in September 2015 Echo++ will provide masterclass work...
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Ever feel that you’re stuck in something of a rut? Yearn to do something a tad more exciting that takes you out of your comfort zone? If you’ve answered yes, then adventure company Unknown Epic could be right up your proverbial street. Their mission is quite simple, namely to “inspire people to leave their comfort zones and experience nature in its purest forms”.A worthy ...
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