With Cheryl Jones, Managing Director of nxo Communications Working towards a future Despite the early start, the first Propeller networking event of 2019 was lively. Cheryl Jones, Managing Director of marketing and communications company nxo [...]
The Propeller Enterprise Awards came to a close last week after a rousing round of interview panels. We had a wide range of business ideas and early start-ups apply, with 13 out of 37 applications [...]
This week we had three incredible, local entrepreneurs at our networking event sharing their journeys. We had Salma Chaudry from The Halal Cosmetics Company, Kieran Fletcher of Funda and Karen Livesey of Child Sexual Exploitation [...]
According to Louisa Murphy from Lancashire Police’s Digital Investigations Unit, 50% of crime is cyber or internet related nowadays. That’s a lot. But what sorts of things count as ‘internet related crime’? Well, the biggest [...]
Have you noticed that most social networking sites have blue branding? The reason sites like Linkedin, Facebook and Twitter buy into blue is because we think of blue as an authoritative and trustworthy colour. It [...]
Did you know that 8% of students throughout the UK work for themselves whilst studying? The average student entrepreneur makes £253 a month, which isn't bad for casual work! If you're looking for part-time work that [...]
Pragmatic. Logical. Charismatic. You’re pretty sure you could manage a business and do it properly too. It sounds like a lot of fun, but you don’t want to be tied to someone else’s dream – [...]
The Metaphorical Kitchen You’re at the cooker, all hobs aflame. On one hob, you have a one-pot casserole. It requires maintenance and attention, but you’re following a recipe and there’s guidance if you need it. [...]
There are many reasons why we should be looking to build lasting relationships with local businesses. Once you stop treating local companies as competitors looking to steal your customers, you will find that there’s a [...]
Entrepreneurs! Risk-blind and charismatic loose-cannons who sweep in and make tonnes of money through mysterious powers. They seem to see and do things no ordinary mortal can do. The truth is somewhat more prosaic and [...]
