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Kickstarter is one of the most well-known funding platforms in the world and often a first choice for budding entrepreneurs who are searching for vital startup funding. It’s been used by everyone from businesses and organisations to musicians, writers,...

Keeping up with the news can be tricky. Even the most eagle-eyed observer can miss a vital news story.  We think being up-to-date on economic developments is key to the success of your startup. Every Wednesday we provide the top...

Ashley Business Finance, with the strapline “friend of the SME since 1993”, is an invoice factoring and business loan business. They claim to have helped hundreds of SMEs to success since their initial establishment and offer coverage in both...

There’s nothing like a good team building exercise to boost productivity, morale, motivation, to improve communication, trust and teamwork.  Below I have listed 10 exciting and innovative team building exercises, 5 cheap and 5 free, that are sure to...

As a Startup business owner, your budget is tight and every penny and pound you make defines the difference between growth and becoming one of the notorious 50% of start-ups that fail in their first year. During the first...

Ideas exist in our minds; not in the real world, and as long as they stay in our minds they will have no effect at all. In order to make real change, in order to have a real impact...

Newcastle is the powerhouse for innovation in the North East of England. Although many people associate Newcastle with football and friendly Geordies, it is one of the fastest growing tech scenes outside of London. Newcastle has been a center...

Don't underestimate the importance of packaging. It is crucial to the success of your business. Below I discuss the 8 reasons why your packaging is important. From its more traditional functions, to its role on the shop floor and its new role...

Cryptocurrencies Most people are aware of and somewhat perplexed by "Bitcoin" and the emergence of Cryptocurrencies, that they by and large do not understand. Perhaps if you are a commuter on the London Underground you have even seen these Cryptocurrencies...

Running your own startup or SME will mean that you’re subject to certain taxes that you weren’t previously as an individual. However, while there is a range of different incomings and outgoings that you’ll need to consider when running...