Monthly Archives: December 2012

Screw the New Year’s Resolution! Be Inspired

Don’t wait till New Year’s to make a resolution that you’re not going to keep to. When you choose to do something. Do it. There and then. If you want to take something into 2013, mak Read More...

Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs from entrepreneurs Advice

We interview 100's of entrepreneurs in different stages of their business, different industries, different ages and locations. They all have great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs that they have shar Read More...

Top 10 young entrepreneurs who smashed it in 2012 Young Entrepreneurs

It’s that time of year when we look back at the previous 12 months to find the young entrepreneurs and startups which have made great progress. 2012 has been a fantastic year for the UK, from th Read More...

Interview: Lasse Clausen, FOUNDD Entrepreneurship

Today, I have my interview with Lasse Clausen, the co-founder, product designer & CEO of FOUNDD – the personalized discovery engine. Hi Lasse, Thanks for doing this. How are you doing today? Read More...

Shaping a sustainable business image Media

Branding is one of the major aspects of creating a successful business. The company’s image should be extraordinary and unique in order to stay in the heads of the community. Creating such an image Read More...

Getting ahead by leaving the trail Media

Sometimes it is really astonishing how easy things can go if just given some space and time. Today, many bosses know that the hierarchical form of corporate management might not be the right way and t Read More...

Top 10 UK startups that smashed it in 2012 Be Inspired

So as we start to wind down towards the end of 2012, a year that will be remembered for great sporting achievement we look back at great business achievements. Specifically who were the 10 UK startu Read More...

Creating your own online business Media

In a world, in which the internet has become a marketplace of its own, many people decide to start an online business directed at a specific audience with special interests. That is a good idea for ma Read More...

Interview: Nicolas Brusson, BlaBlaCar Entrepreneurship

Nicolas Brusson is the co-founder of BlaBlaCar, a platform that connects drivers with empty seats and paying passengers. Before starting BlaBlaCar, Nicolas made his name in Silicon Valley where he res Read More...

New enterprises: How to have a perfect start Media

Starting a business is an exciting moment often to be remembered by the founding fathers later on. It is a turbulent time and often decisive for the future success or failure of a company. Although as Read More...

Introduction to the Rise & Rise of UK Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurship

A few of you might have noticed me going on about a book I was writing some while ago. Well, sometime last month I finally took the leap and published it, while it’s been an amazing experience, Read More...

It’s your time to vote! Entrepreneurs

Who are the entrepreneurs that made 2012 their own? Who were the star performers? We want to get your feedback on not only who you think were the top young entrepreneurs and startups of 2012 but who y Read More...

Four fast ways to reduce start-up costs Media

Whether a start-up has plenty of funding or it’s running on a shoestring, keeping costs as low as possible – which often means getting the best value for money, rather than going for the c Read More...

Starting my business at 15; ten years on – SOLA 2012 winner Samantha Park Entrepreneurs

This interview is part of our Spirit Of London Awards series. Samantha won the award for 'Achievement in Fashion'. An avid fashion enthusiast Samantha has been running her first business for nearly 10 Read More...

Egypt — Take Your Pick Media

Thinking of starting up a business in Egypt? Now is a good time, as the upheaval in Egypt’s political structure hasn’t had the knock-on effect on Egypt’s business environment first expected. The Read More...