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The time has come for the third and final instalment of our Startup Support UK feature. We’ve really enjoyed putting together this list of interesting and helpful organisations which all of you budding entrepreneurs should check out – a little help goes a long way. Startup Support UK Part 1 and Startup Support UK Part 2 can be read and enjoyed here! Chamber of CommerceThe Br...
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Welcome to the Startacus monthly financial news round-up, brought to you by Sophie Turton of Crunch Accounting. It’s a mixed bag for SMEs this month, as the 2015 Budget brought with it some interesting developments that show the government could be concentrating more on the needs of freelancers and micro-businesses. Additionally, the Tories managed to sway the small business debate, hosted ...
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Google is one of the most successful multinational corporations in the world and its search engine is the one that everybody knows about. It has become so successful that using it has become second nature to most. Don’t know the answer to something? ‘Google it’. Need to know more about a certain topic? ‘Google it.’ They’re also pretty savvy when it comes to ent...
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When we see a good thing - we think it only right to share... So when we heard about the The London Enterprise Festival, a two week long bonanza of world-class discussion, debate and insight from global business leaders on topical industry themes, we got our social sharing hats on and here we are! Here’s the lowdown: Taking place between the 8th - 19th of March, London will be hosting its...
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Tis the season to be jolly - and also probably spend a small fortune!  Since I am writing this article in my capacity as the Co-Founder of a startup, I admittedly have a self professed interest in the subject of suggestions on possible gifts that you may wish to buy the Startup Founder or Co-Founder in your life. (Apologies for the lack of subtlety team!) So without further ado, check out t...
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The excitement and pressure is mounting for the folks at The National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) with the grand final of their Varsity Pitch competition, taking place this Friday (21st November 2014) and forming a climatic finish to their Global Entrepreneurship Week celebrations. Specifically designed for innovative young business owners and aspiring entrepreneur...
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Anyone who follows Startacus on a regular basis will know our long term passion for all things crowdfunding so we're delighted to share the news about a fantastic collaboration between The Crowdfunding Centre and The University of Sheffield which brings the national Crowdfunding: Deep Impact conference to the north for two days. With a Crowdfunding Masterclass on the 12th and the main Deep Impact ...
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If you’re a student or graduate entrepreneur, who reckons their business has the potential to take on the best your peer group has to offer, then Varsity Pitch 2014 could be the startup competition you've been looking for. Here’s the details: The National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (which is mercifully shortened to NACUE) have just announced the 5th annual ou...
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We all know how hard it can be to stay motivated, especially when you’ve just started a new business venture, especially if any spanners happen to land in the works, or even if you just have to change the whole idea! It’s hard work, and it never seems worth it. But for some, the goal of helping other entrepreneurs is the paramount point of business, - take for instance one of the start...
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Have you ever had difficulties finding local entrepreneurs and professionals while traveling? Do you want to have better access to the local startup scene, the authentic business environment and valuable people when you are on the go? A group of entrepreneurs from Denmark reckons they are on the road to startup success with Startuptravels, a network where you can meet and connect with l...
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