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Aim Having proof of concept and market is very important for business stability and success.. if you simply produce a solution that people do not need or will not buy then you technically do not have any revenue generating programme. In this question you should try and provide examples of surveys and research… try and include statistics and data collected…

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Rockstar Youth £2500 – £10,000 Startup Loan boost for 18-30s

Rockstar Youth the leading portal for aspiring young entrepreneurs is now offering 18-30 year olds the opportunity to start their own business or scale up their existing business. The Startup Loans Programme is a £112m government initiative led by Lord Young (Enterprise Advisor to David Cameron) and James Caan to stimulate young aspiring entrepreneurs to kick-start their enterprise. To qualify for a loan you…

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Prime Minister supports Youth Enterprise

Youth Enterprise LIVE 2012 is an event focussing on employment, education and enterprise for 15-30 year olds and brings together a collective audience of solution suppliers and young people to define and determine a more productive and resolute future. London-based entrepreneur Ketan Makwana of Enterprise Lab & Mass Appeal Media was honoured to receive a personal message of support from…

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Protect your social media reputation and avoid #McFail

Last month, fast food giant McDonalds tried to engage with their 300,000 Twitter followers with a promoted hashtag, but things didn’t go according to plan. The aim of #McDStories was to get people talking about their great memories of the fast good giant but it was soon hijacked by animal rights activists and other dissatisfied customers who insulted the restaurant’s…

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The 25 holy commandments of business

The rules you can’t afford to ignore Business, like life, is a fickle game. It’s unpredictable, often uncontrollable, and oscillates wildly between soaring highs and crushing lows. But take faith: Smarta is here to help. Adhere to these rules religiously, and you will survive the unforeseen with the brilliance you always knew you could. 1. Double your overheads and halve…

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Why use business support groups?

Running your own business isn’t all plain sailing. It can be very hard work, lonely, and difficult for friends and family to understand. Support groups can help. This guide outlines why they might be good for you: Help and understanding Networking and social Other benefits Where to find them Help and understanding When you’re in a support group, everyone’s in…

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How to get the most from a business mentor

As with all relationships, your relationship with your mentor will need to be worked at. Getting the most out of your relationship will require more than just the odd email asking questions. This guide will explain how to forge and maintain a good working relationship with your mentor. Building a relationship Communicating Taking advice Building a relationship Building a relationship…

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Business In You…

     There’s a business in everyone!                        What’s the business in you?  What’s the Business in You? That’s the question driving a new promotional campaign that was launced on 23th  January in Leeds by the Government and StartUp Britain, the private sector initiative by entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs! StartUp Britain will join the Prime Minister, Rt Hon David Cameron MP, to spearhead the new campaign, which…

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Aylesbury’s Josh looks Sharp for fitness fortune

As featured in the Bucks Herald, Our very own Ketan Makwana and one of his mentee’s! A BUDDING businessman has taken his first steps in the fitness field, after receiving an £150,000 investment from a private company. Josh Sharp, 16, of Nightingale Road, Aylesbury, is preparing to launch his company, Fitness Central UK in 2012, aided by the five- year…

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Start Up Loans Scheme Expanded

The government is expanding its start-up loans scheme, which offers young entrepreneurs loans of about £2,500 to help them start businesses. The scheme had originally been aimed at 18-to-24-year-olds, but is now being expanded to those aged up to 30. To cater for the wider age band, the funding available for start-up loans will rise from £82m to £112m. But…

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