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Five more business resources on Twitter

July 17, 2009 Leave a Comment

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Last week, I looked at five Twitter accounts associated with useful business resources.

This week I’m covering five more Twitter accounts offering oodles of great content for business owners and managers:

  • @growingbusiness – This is the feed for Growing Business magazine, one of the highest circulation publications for entrepreneurs. The magazine also runs a great column by @olibarrett.
  • @startupsfeed – Follow this account to make sure you don’t miss any of the inspirational news and advice published on Startups.co.uk. A nice mix of news, profiles, webinars and blogs.
  • @newbusinessmag – This account post links to news and advice features published on newbusiness.co.uk, the website for New Business Magazine. Plenty of advice from a huge range of experts can be found on the site.
  • @Real_Business – The chatty Twitter face of Real Business magazine. Follow to keep up with business news, comment and events posted on the site. Lots of comment on current events coming direct from the feed too.
  • @e_nation – Enterprise Nation is aimed at anyone who is starting or growing a home business. Follow for links to all the latest advice on the site and this account will also point you in the direction of great resources elsewhere on the web.

That’s it. Next week I’ll cover Twitter accounts offering marketing advice.

Update: Twitter now offers its own marketing and customer service ‘how-to’ guide for businesses. It takes you through the basics, including key Twitter lingo, and offers tips on best practice. There are also case studies so you can learn how some big brands have leveraged the power of Twitter. Check out the Twitter101 guide for more information.

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Resources for start-ups and small businesses

July 10, 2009 Leave a Comment

Stack of resources

There are lots of really useful business resources active on Twitter, so here are five accounts I think you should follow, with five more to come next week:

  • @SmartaHQ – Aimed at start-ups and small businesses. Follow this account to be the first to hear about interviews with entrepreneurial legends such as Doug Richard and Theo Paphitis.
  • @LaunchLab – “Published by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs”. Lots of advice and news for every aspect of small business.
  • @cmypitch – Plenty of business news and advice on this account. You can also visit the site to pitch to business angels for funding.
  • @StartUpDonut – An extremely helpful set of people lurk behind the Donut empire. Follow this account for start-up advice and don’t be afraid to ask questions.
  • @BusinessZone – Lots of guidance and news for entrepreneurs here. Following this account will also ensure you don’t miss out on the regular live webchats that happen over on the site.

That’s it. More next week.

Update: Twitter now offers its own marketing and customer service ‘how-to’ guide for businesses. It takes you through the basics, including key Twitter lingo, and offers tips on best practice. There are also case studies so you can learn how some big brands have leveraged the power of Twitter. Check out the Twitter101 guide for more information.

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Startups Awards open for entry

July 1, 2009 Leave a Comment

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Full details of the Startups Awards 2009 have been released.

The awards give new, small businesses a chance to gain credibility through recognition of their innovative and unique work.

The award categories are:

  • Startups Business of the Year
  • Online Business of the Year
  • Green Business of the Year
  • Best Use of Technology
  • Innovative Business of the Year
  • Service Business of the Year
  • Product of the Year
  • Silver Fox Award (Over 50)
  • Young Entrepreneur of the Year
  • Business Plan of the Year
  • The Adversity Award
  • Women in Business Award
  • Social Enterprise of the Year

Entries cost £45 + VAT, and the winner of the Startups Business of the Year award will receive a £5,000 prize.

The deadline for entries is 31st July 2009 – visit the Startup Awards 2009 for more information.

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Get recognised by royalty

May 28, 2009 Leave a Comment

Star award red and gold

The prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise 2010 aim to recognise great performance by UK companies with two or more employees.

There are three categories open for entry:

  • International Trade
  • Innovation
  • Sustainable Development

There is also a Royal Award for Individuals which is open to anyone who plays an exceptional role in developing and promoting enterprise in the UK.

Nominations must be submitted by 2pm on 30th October 2009 and the winners will announced on the 21st April 2010.

Winners will be invited to Buckingham Palace for a reception and should enjoy an increase in their media profile.

For entry forms and further information, visit The Queens Awards.

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Is your firm great to work for?

May 26, 2009 Leave a Comment

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The Sunday Times and workplace engagement specialists Best Companies are on the lookout for the 100 best companies to work for in the UK.

The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For has three main categories, based around the size of companies competing.

The categories are:

  • Small companies: 50 – 249 employees
  • Mid-sized companies: 250 – 4,999 employees
  • Big companies: 5000+ employees

Best Companies compile a list of the best entrants which is published in The Sunday Times. Organisations who make these lists can expect a jump in media attention.

The survey of companies began in March 2009, and will be announced in March 2010. The charge for entering the process depends on the number of employees an organisation has.

More information can be found at Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For.

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Do you have the O2 X factor?

May 25, 2009 Leave a Comment

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The O2 X Awards seek to recognise talented entrepreneurs and small businesses.

The awards highlight achievement by UK talent from any business sector employing one to 50 employees.

There are three categories available for entry:

  • O2 X Male Entrepreneur of the Year
  • O2 X Female Entrepreneur of the Year
  • O2 X Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Open to under 25s)

Once registered, entrants will be invited to one of a number of regional networking events and winners will each walk away with £5,000.

Submissions must be made by 1st August 2009, and entry is free.

For more information, visit the O2 X Awards.

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Have you beaten the odds in Yorkshire or the Humber?

May 4, 2009 Leave a Comment

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Some individuals need to overcome more challenging circumstances than others to succeed in starting up their businesses.

If you run a small or medium sized business in the Yorkshire or Humber area, you might want to enter the Biz Awards 2009.

With a £4,000 prize fund on offer, the awards offer business owners to chance to win recognition for overcoming barriers like lack of funding or personal injury.

There are five categories open for entry:

  • Business of the Year Award
  • Enterprise through Innovation Award
  • Fastest Growing Business Award
  • Enterprise in the Community Award
  • Best New Start Award

Entry forms can be downloaded from Biz Awards 2009, and must be returned by email before Wednesday 6th May 2009. The awards are free to enter.

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Start-ups, there’s extra time to shine

April 26, 2009 Leave a Comment

Star award red and gold

The closing date for entries for the HSBC Start-Up Stars Awards 2009 has been extended to 4th May.

The awards are open to any UK business under three years old and there is no fee to enter.

Take a look at Are you a start-up star? for more information.

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Make your successes as a female entrepreneur known

April 6, 2009 Leave a Comment

Crowd audience

Could your endeavours and achievements as a business woman inspire others to follow in your footsteps?

The Natwest everywoman Awards 2009 seek to give recognition to women who have achieved success in business, particularly those who have overcome adversity such as a skills gap or financial disadvantage.

Award categories are inspired by Greek goddesses:

  • The Artemis, Demeter, Athena and Hera Awards – for inspirational women running businesses, categorised by age
  • The NatWest everywoman Award – for dedication in overcoming great disadvantage
  • The everywoman Iris Award – for the use of IT and communications to achieve business growth
  • The Spirit of everywoman Award – for changing the landscape for other women in business
  • The everywoman Ambassador Award – for a great inspiration to other women in the business world

The deadline for entries is 31st July and entry is free. The short-listed finalists will then be asked to attend an interview on 15th October.

For more information, visit the Natwest Everywoman Awards 2009.

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Tell Barclays how your start-up has changed your life

April 2, 2009 Leave a Comment

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Has setting up your own business significantly improved the quality of your life? If so, Barclays want to hear from you.

The Barclays Trading Places Awards 2009 celebrate the achievements of people who have triumphed over adversity to start a business that has turned their life around.

To qualify, entrants must detail the personal growth they have experienced as a result of setting up their own business, and illustrate how this has helped them put their life back in order. For example, it may have been instrumental in helping them beat an addiction or overcome a debilitating injury.

The awards are open to any company registered in the UK or Ireland which has an annual turnover of below £1 million, and which has been trading for less than three years.

In addition to the main award, three new categories have been introduced:

  • Triumph over Disability Award
  • Success after Unemployment Award
  • Spirit of Inspiration Award

Entry is free and the deadline for applications is 22nd May. Eleven finalists will then be selected to attend an awards ceremony in London on 13th October, where the category winners and Barclays Trading Places Winner 2009 will be announced.

Each finalists will be awarded computer software packages worth £2,000, with £5,000 in cash going to each of the category winners.

For more information, visit the Barclays Trading Places Awards.

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