More than 120 high-potential start-ups from around the world convened in London this week to participate in the Start-Up Games, competing for the chance to be recognised as an international start-up champion.
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Why staff cuts don’t have to be the answer
A recent survey from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development showed that two-thirds of companies believe they will have to cut jobs if the economy does not improve over the next 12 months. However, as most businesses are acutely aware, while reducing the payroll may be necessary, there can be negative ramifications; for example skills shortages, impact upon resourcing, damage to morale and so on.
5 tricks to drive traffic to your website
It doesn’t matter how amazing your website looks: If no one comes to it, good luck building that Web business!
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘J’ – Jade Anning: Beauty Therapy
Jade lived in care from the age of 13, then left school at 16 and moved into supported housing. Despite her tough start in life, the 23-year-old from Saltash has now opened her own beauty business with help from The Prince’s Trust.
Going it alone? The Signs that tell you you’re not entrepreneur material
You’ve always dreamed about starting your own business. So you’ve read the books, listened to the cautionary tales, and worked through some checklists and you are finally ready to take the plunge? Don’t–if any of these signs look familiar.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘I’ – Ignition: Lizzy Playford
Lizzy was made redundant, and her unemployment triggered depression and anxiety. Taking part in The Prince’s Trust Enterprise programme gave her the motivation she needed to set up Ignition, and change her life.
Finalists announced for 2012 National Sales Awards
The UK’s leading sales professionals have today been revealed as finalists for the 2012 National Sales Awards in partnership with Huthwaite International. The shortlist includes some of Britain’s most high profile businesses including BSkyB, Virgin Media, LivingSocial and Royal Mail.
5 Signs that show that you really are an entrepreneur at heart
So being an ‘entrepreneur’ is now a job title, and one which many people feel is not something that you can call yourself, but should be a description others use about you. You might be surprised how many ‘entrepreneurs’ are not at the helm of a growing business but rather are among the employees helping to build it.
Your chance to choose Britain’s brightest young business star
MADE: The Entrepreneur Festival is celebrating the vital role of young people in British enterprise with the launch of its Change Makers competition, in association with Coutts.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘H’ – Heads High: Kate Swinn
When Kate Swinn first came to The Prince’s Trust, she was an unemployed single mother of two. Just a year later she is running her own business, teaching hairdressing and beauty therapy to vulnerable adults and young people who are struggling at school.
The seven-step guide to taking your business to the next level
So, your business is established and growing. How are you going to keep the momentum going and your business on track? You need a focused plan to take your business to the next level. Kay Daniels tells us seven key steps for financial performance measurement and improvement.
Talent & experience of Service leavers ready to be tapped for society benefit, says General
A former British army General has said that the UK should recognise the talent and experience of Service leavers which is ready to be tapped for society’s broader benefit.
Crowd Vision Closes Substantial Funding Round Signifying FSE’s First Deal with Angel CoFund
London-based crowd analytics software specialist Crowd Vision has closed a substantial funding round which will enable the business to expand international sales activities and execute product development plans.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘G’ – Global Freestyle: Danny McGhee
Danny McGhee was unemployed for more than six months before approaching The Prince’s Trust. After receiving a interest loan, and help with his businesses plan, Danny’s business is now going from strength to strength.
Prince’s Trust & RBS A-Z of Young Businesses: ‘F’ – Frank Colzie Re-Cycle Bristol
Frank was unemployed for two-and-a-half years before getting help from The Prince’s Trust to turn his childhood hobby into a successful business. Frank is now selling new and re-conditioned bicycles in Bristol.
