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 [...]
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. [...]
It doesn’t matter whether you’re working on research, writing a report or talking to clients: there’s always something else that you could be doing. The trouble is, that something else doesn’t necessarily help you get [...]
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 [...]
With most students back in their hometowns during the summer months, July’s Propeller Network event focused on staff members. Enterprising is not just about starting a business – it’s about understanding, thinking like a business [...]
Your business idea seemed solid. You know what your product is and who you’re going to sell to. You’ve planned out the manufacturing, the marketing and even have a good idea of your financial trajectory, [...]
