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With London Fashion Week almost upon us, we thought it’d be quite timely for a fashion focused business to be our latest Startup of the Week. However, the business in question is not just leading the way in terms of its stylish designs and the quality of the garments it creates; it is doing much more than that. Ninety Percent is a “premium womenswear label where aesthetics meets ...
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As we all know, the pop-up phenomenon is here to stay and since it offers such a flexible option for retailers, it is easy to see why. It is not always easy however to source a suitable space for your temporary retail endeavours – until now that is. Our latest startup of the week is on a mission to help retailers seeking popup space find the optimum location to match their business’&n...
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For many businesses, lack of warehousing and storage facilities can sometimes become a major challenge, particularly if it is only required for a temporary or fixed period. For other businesses however the reverse is true - they may have much more storage space than they actually would ever need. Warehousing challenges such as these are exactly what our latest Startup of the Week are on a missio...
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Over the last few years, we’ve all become increasingly aware of the extent of food waste in the UK and the serious problem it has become. As with all such problems, there is an inherent need for us all to do what we can to find a solution. Step forward therefore our latest startup of the week which is on a mission to do just that by proactively fighting food waste. Oddbox is a London based...
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If you’ve ever had to avail the services of a professional photographer, chances are you won’t have found it easy. Whether it’s involved endless online research and checking out examples of their work, or simply seeking out a few recommendations from friends, it will no doubt have been a time consuming exercise. And that’s even before you contact them about the potential jo...
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After the excesses of the festive season, it’s pretty much a given that healthier eating becomes a high priority for many of us as we begin a new year. It’s quite timely then that our latest startup of the week is on a mission to make healthy living more convenient and easier than ever to adhere to. The Goodness Project is an online e-commerce platform whose aim is to help us all di...
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It’s that time of the year again folks - time to take a look back at the innovative, interesting and often ingenious businesses that have been given our Startup of the Week accolade over the past year. Drum roll please…The Startacus Startups of the Week 2017. OpenPlay - an online sports marketplace which is on a mission to get and keep more people active. KitMapper - a peer-to-peer ...
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Let’s face it - we all love a bargain. The same however can’t be said for joining a lengthy queue in a store or engaging in a tug-of-war with a fellow shopper over that must-have pair of jeans. If only sale shopping was easier… Well, help is now at hand thanks to our latest Startup of the Week. Love the Sales is an online platform which enables you to shop the sales online. ...
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Whilst flexible ad hoc work doesn’t suit everyone, there are times when it can be a perfect solution - both for employees and employers alike. However for both parties it’s not always easy to either find flexible employment opportunities or the flexible staff who can fill them. Until now that is. Our latest startup of the week is on a mission to do just that. Labour Xchange is an onli...
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Whether you’re buying a gift for the festive season or simply buying for yourself, chances are you’ll spend quite a bit of time researching your purchase. Hours and often days can be spent trawling through countless websites, comparing prices and checking out reviews before the final buying decision is made. That however need no longer be the case thanks to our latest Startup of the ...
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