http://www.startups.co.uk/blog en-gb http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 20 Huddle co-founder Alastair Mitchell offers tech start-ups with international tips on how to manage a dispersed workforce http://www.startups.co.uk/6-ways-to-make-running-a-business-on-two-sides-of-the-globe-easier.html http://www.startups.co.uk/6-ways-to-make-running-a-business-on-two-sides-of-the-globe-easier.html Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:15:20 GMT Business The word ‘entrepreneur’ has lost its meaning, says our covert boss, and it’s time to set the record straight. So what are you? http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-stop-calling-yourself-an-entrepreneur.html http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-stop-calling-yourself-an-entrepreneur.html Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:42:14 GMT Business Media hype will sucker many into starting a business, but don’t be fooled – making profit consume you and ‘freedom’ has its downsides http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-don-t-idealise-starting-a-business.html http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-don-t-idealise-starting-a-business.html Tue, 4 Jun 2013 10:04:19 GMT Business Barry Oakhill bought the UK licence for Spanish beauty brand Biothecare Estetika. 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How’s our secret start-up doing since being put on the naughty step in a bid for better self-discipline? http://www.startups.co.uk/start-up-confidential-jfdi-school-of-management-not-so-bad-after-all.html http://www.startups.co.uk/start-up-confidential-jfdi-school-of-management-not-so-bad-after-all.html Fri, 3 May 2013 16:04:13 GMT Business How creating an internal ethos, focused on great service and competitive pricing, can be more effective than a flashy brand ‘character’ http://www.startups.co.uk/is-it-necessary-to-sex-up-or-create-a-personality-for-your-brand.html http://www.startups.co.uk/is-it-necessary-to-sex-up-or-create-a-personality-for-your-brand.html Thu, 2 May 2013 11:24:17 GMT Business Practicalities aside, business travel can lead to some very strange experiences. How did our hidden boss cope as an innocent abroad? http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-planes-rain-and-awkward-encounters.html http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-planes-rain-and-awkward-encounters.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:05:06 GMT Business How start-ups need to punch above their weight with mega-corporations http://www.startups.co.uk/dancing-with-giants-why-corporate-venturing-could-be-the-secret-to-success.html http://www.startups.co.uk/dancing-with-giants-why-corporate-venturing-could-be-the-secret-to-success.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:48:18 GMT Business Flubit.com founder Bertie Stephens explains why the real world isn’t ready for ‘Tech City’ talk http://www.startups.co.uk/tech-city-insider-playing-to-the-crowd.html http://www.startups.co.uk/tech-city-insider-playing-to-the-crowd.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:29:20 GMT Business Growing a business raises big questions: How do you manage? Will people believe you know what you’re doing? And is it still fun? http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-living-with-insecurities.html http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-living-with-insecurities.html Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:50:13 GMT Business We consider whether a 150-strong group of advocates can have a serious impact on Tech City start-ups http://www.startups.co.uk/tech-london-advocates-just-what-capital-entrepreneurs-need.html http://www.startups.co.uk/tech-london-advocates-just-what-capital-entrepreneurs-need.html Fri, 19 Apr 2013 18:01:33 GMT Business Ideas for entrepreneurs often come as easily as water from a tap. So why’s killing them in their infancy so hard? http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-drowning-puppies.html http://www.startups.co.uk/the-secret-entrepreneur-drowning-puppies.html Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:57:05 GMT Business Technology innovation can inspire young people and change their lives, says Big Issue Invest’s Nigel Kershaw http://www.startups.co.uk/time-for-tech-to-meet-social-challenge.html http://www.startups.co.uk/time-for-tech-to-meet-social-challenge.html Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:36:31 GMT Business The face of UK enterprise is changing. But which four areas did one research report suggest will drive the transformation? http://www.startups.co.uk/4-pillars-for-delivering-enterprise-growth.html http://www.startups.co.uk/4-pillars-for-delivering-enterprise-growth.html Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:36:28 GMT Business