Monthly Archives: September 2016

Does Brexit mean exit for entrepreneurs?

The unexpected EU referendum result has ushered in a period of uncertainty for the UK. When will the UK trigger Article 50 to begin its two year countdown to exit? What will the UK’s trading relationship with the EU and rest of the world look like after exit? Will Brexit mean the UK will struggle
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How one small business owner got a government contract

The Cabinet Office and Government Digital Service has issued new guidelines to help level the playing field for companies wanting to secure a government contract, but it can still be a confusing and daunting process to do business with the government. Aingaran Pillai, CEO and founder of open source software consultancy Zaizi has had numerous contracts with both
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British Small Business Awards: Innovation of the Year shortlist announced

Here at The British Small Business Awards, we are excited to make the third shortlist announcement in the run-up to the October event: the Innovation of the Year category, sponsored by KPMG. Our Innovation of the Year will be the most groundbreaking technology, product or service that has been responsible for strong revenue growth in a small company (1-50 employees) over the
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The dangers for small businesses of using old IT systems

Barely a day goes by without another warning about the importance of good cyber security. Getting the basics right such as installing anti virus software and using strong passwords is important, but any efforts to protect your business could be wasted if you’re using old IT systems. In essence, many old IT systems are full of
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How to start a business in the mobile gaming sector

Project M is a mobile game studio based in East London’s Tech City area, operating in both the mobile gaming sector and the investment sector. Before starting the company, CEO Sean McNicholas was working in corporate finance, but once he’d made the decision to seek out new, fast-moving sectors to work in, he set his sights on the
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