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A fantastic mentor doesn’t believe in a glass ceiling for women. As such, everyone should have a mentor throughout their career to guide them on their path to success.
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Small business owners, guess what you need to learn more about business
By Simon Brooke
Here’s a question that every SME owner should ask: am I good at what I do or am I good at business You might be brilliant at web design, cake making or your might manufacture a great widget, for instance, but are your business skills as good
PayPal to mentor UK firms for third time as 6 startups complete Start Tank scheme
The second UK outing of Start Tank, a six-month mentoring programme from PayPal and its Braintree division, has come to an end. The six startups that completed the scheme are now ready to spread their wings, which means PayPal is seeking a new batch of companies for a third incubation period.
Me, myself and Jude Why every entrepreneur needs a mentor
Charlotte Moore, founder of specialist food, drink and lifestyle copywriting company ThatCopyGirl.com, tells us why a business mentor is a must for every startup.
Three UK startups win share of 650,000 from Open Data Incubator for Europe
A new business incubator targeted on open data has chosen the first seven winners from its €650,000 pot, and UK businesses led the charge as three were named among the victors.
SMEs get chance to be the poster boys and girls of the future
By David Craik
Crowdfunder and advertising group JCDecaux are teaming up to help startups market brands more effectively.
John Lewis and Crossrail among firms in 210,000 search for VR and AR innovators
Innovate UK programme IC Tomorrow has introduced a £210,000 contest to find the UK’s top virtual reality and augmented reality companies, and John Lewis, Crossrail and King’s College London are among the big name partners backing the search.
How FTSE 100-listed Sage could be a catalyst for the Northern Powerhouse
It’s now been over a year since chancellor George Osborne announced his plans for a Northern Powerhouse, and the initiative now has its own dedicated minister. But what is needed to make it truly a force to be reckoned with
Mitie: Leading by example when it comes to female career progression
Despite being the only FTSE 350 company with females holding the most senior executive positions, outsourcing and energy services company Mitie is not content with that statistic and is breaking new ground in promoting and developing a talented female workforce.
Arup: Boosting gender diversity in the historically male-dominated built services sector
As a firm that has been involved with global projects including the new Apple Campus in Cupertino, Los Angeles, and iconic Sydney Opera House, Arup recognises that diversity is good for business and that diverse teams stimulate innovation and respond better to society’s needs.