June 2013

Monthly Archives: June 2013

Are you a cutting edge London startup? Join the Elevator Pitch II Start-Ups

The second series of the Tech City News elevator pitch is here. If you’re a up and coming London Startup looking for a bit of exposure, this is a great chance. 13 companies took part in the firs Read More...

Melody Hossaini Female Social Entrepreneur featured

Melody Hossaini, InspirEngage – The Apprentice Series Bootstrapped

I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Melody Hossaini, former Apprentice candidate from series 7 and founder and CEO of InspirEngage International. I had heard so much about the great work she Read More...

Kenny Harmel (left) Ian Linaker (right) Scaramouche & Fandango

Standing out in a crowded marketplace; we talk to the founders of Scaramouche & Fandango Bootstrapped

Today I interview two of the founders of Scaramouche & Fandango, Ian Linaker & Kenny Harmel. Scaramouche & Fandango is a male grooming brand available in retail outlets across the UK. I wa Read More...

Setting Up Your Own Business Right Out Of University Student

On leaving University, many students are at a loss what to do next, as they have become independent adults, and do not fancy becoming one of a workforce, answering to bosses. If you have the inclinati Read More...

Do’s and don’ts of a payday loan Finance

A payday loan can seem like a lifesaver when you’re stuck for cash and still have a few days, or even weeks, until your wages are due. Although it’s not wise to rely on borrowing to suppor Read More...

Milo Yiannopoulos – The Kernel to have a second chance Advice

I remember in 2011 when a publication popped up called The Kernel, founded by Milo Yiannopoulos. Amidst a lot of hype was an online publication with some real down to earth and thought provoking artic Read More...

‘Build it and they will come’…. They didn’t! – Jamie Ward, payasUgym Interviews

Jamie Ward is the co founder of payasUgym. The name should give you a good idea of what they do! I have seen the growth of low cost gym’s over the past few years and have also seen more and mor Read More...

Philip Letts, blur Group founder, AIMs to build a tech titan the blur way Companies

Today I bring you Philip Letts the founder and CEO of the AIM listed blur Group. Philip has great experience of leading and growing international tech companies and it was only a matter of time that h Read More...

Jane Rafter, founder of Slinks – Your greatest resource is the people around you! Bootstrapped

Jane Rafter is the founder of Slinks, an innovative Sandals brand. It is a really great idea and as soon as I heard about it I knew I had to get an interview with Jane. So find out more about … Read More...

I’m buying a bus, is it worth the risk? Entrepreneurship

Yep as the title suggests I’m buying a bus, alongside my good friend George Johnston. My name is Rishi Chowdhury and I’m one of the founders of YHP. Together, George and I are in the midst Read More...

An accelerator for students/recent graduates – with Christian Jakenfelds/Student Upstarts Interviews

Getting investment in your start-up can be stressful, especially when your office is located in your tiny university bedroom and your only staff – yourself. You might start to get discouraged and lo Read More...

Students: This is why you should attend NSA (National Student Apprentice) Education

If you’re a student hoping to sharpen your business skills, look no further. Get involved in the National Student Apprentice. More of those reasons explained in my interview with co-founder, Stan Re Read More...

Brooke Pursey founder of Anycabs shares his advice for any entrepreneur Entrepreneurs

I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Brooke Pursey, founder and MD at Anycabs a price comparison and booking service for minicabs. We had a great chat and Brooke had lots of great experiences Read More...