May 18, 2012

In Scotland? Pitch your business idea to win cash

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New Start Scotland is a national business event targeted at start-ups and small businesses.

This year, its being held on 19th and 20th March at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre.

The event’s seminars are being headlined by Shaf Rasul and Doug Richard – both of Dragon’s Den fame.

New Start Scotland will also feature of series of workshops, including help with increasing efficiency and managing staff. There will also be the opportunity for visitors to take part in The Bright Business Idea Competition, where entrepreneurs pitch to a panel of judges for the chance to win a £5,000 cash prize.

There will also be a Small Business Club clinic, a networking area, as well over 120 exhibitors.

The event is free to attend and runs from 10am until 5pm on the Friday, and 10am until 4pm on the Saturday.

For more information, visit New Start Scotland.

Use your business links to bag an award

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If you are one of LinkedIn’s European members and have made some great advances in business, you might consider nominating yourself for the LinkedIn Business Awards 2010.

The judges are looking to recognise those who have mastered the possibilities of shared intentions and ideas, and who can prove that this has helped them perform exceptionally.

These awards are open to individuals and companies (depending on the category entered) of any size based in Europe who are members of LinkedIn, with the deadline for nominations falling on 7th January 2010.

Once nominations close, LinkedIn members will be able vote for the winners in each category until 1st March 2010.

There are four categories of award:

  • Best Business Innovation of the Year
  • Business Leader of the Year
  • Rising Star of the Year
  • Best Business Startup of the Year

Visit the Linked In Business Awards 2010 for further information.

Two days of celebrities and support for start-ups

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The Business Startup Show 2009 is a star studded national business event held at London’s Olympia on the 26th and 27th of November, which is free to attend.

Now in its ninth year, the show offers a range of events, speakers and seminars designed to appeal to start-up and expanding small businesses.

The show includes a number of seminars and presentations on subjects such as finance and cashflow, stress management, website management and motivating your staff.

Speakers include Richard Farleigh of Dragon’s Den fame, Richard Reed, the founder of Innocent drinks, and Levi Roots, the founder of the Reggae Reggae Sauce brand.

The show also features Midas Touch, its own pitch-to-the-panel Dragon’s Den style event, where visitors are invited to pitch a business plan to a panel of potential backers with a view to walking away with a real cash investment.

Visitors can also take part i speed networking sessions, which look to match great minds together for future collaborations, or book one-to-one advice session to help them identify the key strengths and weaknesses of their business to help move it forward.

The event runs from 10am to 5pm and tickets are available free of charge.

For more information, visit  The Business Startup Show 2009.

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