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Entrepreneurs

The top 10 global entrepreneurial hotspots

The startup community has been growing. Different cities globally have an opportunity to participate in this revolutionary movement while increasing the economic growth and job creation possibilities.

Entrepreneurs

How to turn your new invention into a business

Here are five foolproof ways to turn your new invention into a business, from making a prototype to picking a business model that works.

News

Entrepreneur First raises £40m to help its startups scale up

Company builder Entrepreneur First will be creating a Next Stage Fund to support its companies beyond demo day.

Entrepreneurs

Starting a business during the recession pays off for this north east business

Richard Lane and Lee Durham started their Newcastle based sales performance company, durhamlane five years ago. Since then, their business has achieved double-digit growth year on year

News

Brighton named top UK city to start a business

Research by AAT lists top 20 cities to start a business in the UK: London just scrapes into the top 10.

News

Lack of startup investment results in the highest ever number of business directors living in social housing

Latest figures shine a light on the changing profile of UK business directors, with an increasing proportion living in social housing and coming from less affluent backgrounds.

News

Startup Institute gets $3 million injection from Silicon Valley Bank

Cash infusion will mean worldwide expansion for the startup accelerator.

Growth Planning

Starting a technology business to fund their own university

There is always a need for inspiration when it comes to launching a business, but for the team at Qriously it was something quite left field.

News

School for Creative Startups graduate Pip Howeson gets investment support from Doug Richard and Chris Ingram

Former Dragons' Den star Doug Richard and serial technology investor Chris Ingram are coming together to back the growth efforts of bespoke tailor Pip Howeson.

News

Boris Johnson-endorsed start-up competition launched by Salesforce.com and three prominent venture capital firms

Salesforce.com is teaming up with three UK venture capital firms to create a competition for European start-ups creating enterprise cloud apps on the company's platform.

Growth Planning

Business Startup: On the ground

Banking for a new business, securing finance and exploring export markets were the subject topics discussed on day one of Business Startup 2011.

Growth Planning

AwayPhone gets connected

Trying to obtain funding for a start-up is no easy task, according to Sherry Madera, the straight-talking CEO of international mobile operator AwayPhone.

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Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider 

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business

Accounting and Finance Software

Accounting and financial management software: What you need to know 

Fast-growth businesses need a solution that can cope with the demands of an ever-increasing volume of data, transactions, and tasks.

Opinion

Boosting confidence in outsourcing your customer service function to call centres in Africa

CCI Kenya discusses why outsourcing key of your business processes to call centres in Africa may be beneficial