Nottingham startup scene is in full swing

I've recently been to Nottingham and explored parts of the startup scene while I was there. As a city with great universities, centrally located in the UK, close to both the A1 and M1 motorways with an airport, there is a lot to be said about starting up a business in the city. There is the fact that city rent prices are always higher than the surrounding areas, and the slight hint of congestion in the city centre, but give me a vibrant city that doesn't have these. I don't think they exist.

Nottingham as a startup location is something that businesses in and around the area, as well as across the UK could well think about. It is a city that is primed for growth and is looking to increase its presence as the bid for European Capital of Culture takes shape. The more a city like Nottingham gets involved in these international projects, the more likely it is to attract startup businesses and provide a great environment for them to thrive and collaborate in.

The National Videogame Arcade

This is a recent venture in the city that attracts a lot of attention from anyone under the age of around fifty. The National Videogame Arcade is filled with arcade games, consoles and the latest technology. Although a not-for-profit, this still fits under the startup umbrella because it needs to attract visitors to stay afloat. A startup doesn't need to make money (or intend to make money) to face all the challenges the rest of us do.

The NVA is a great example of how the passions of people make the perfect vehicle for a startup. If you are doing something you really love then it is a pleasure to get up and go to work every day. the staff at the arcade are testament to this attitude. You can see they love what they are doing. The NVA has been around only since 2015, but I can see a bright future for it.

Impression Digital

Another business that has been a startup success in Nottingham is Impression Digital. They were attracted to the potential of the city rather than what was already in place. It is businesses like this that have made the Creative Quarter in Nottingham, a hub for tech. We know from Silicon Valley and others that tech businesses in the same place can inspire and drive each other forward.

The lesson for your business is one that might have been very different even a few years ago. Collaboration and openness of ideas is what modern business is all about. In the past we keot trade secrets and wanted to protect what we had. But now, the future is on where we can discuss our ideas and work together. I know which way I would rather operate.

Don't close the doors on other businesses in your area. Communication is important, so I suggest you go to networking events and talk to people. You will gain far more than you think you could lose.

Every startup needs a marketing team – Gripped are the go-to tech agency

The startup business owner feels like they have to fulfil every role in their business. From web designer to accountant, an entrepreneur tries to turn their hand to every aspect of their business. And this is where too many fail. The time it takes to research the latest tax laws or how to build a subscription email system could be far better spent developing meaningful relationships with your customers.

And this is no more evident in the marketing of your startup business. Marketing is far too important to leave to chance. It brings in new prospects and develops them into paying customers. It reaches new markets and sees your business grow from strength to strength. Regular readers will know that I advocate spending money in the key areas of your business.

Getting Gripped to deal with your tech B2B marketing is the ideal way to get the most for your money.

With marketing you want to deal with someone who has experience. Someone who has seen it all and done it all before. That’s what Gripped have in abundance.

They have the knowledge and expertise to turn your homemade marketing into something that looks and feels just like the biggest and best companies in your sector – or any sector for that matter. The tech sector thrives on slick marketing – get Gripped to do that for your startup.

Win B2B clients with engaging marketing that is proven to work.

How do Gripped operate?

They become your marketing team and CMO. This means that you have a top team on your side to deliver results, such as –

·         Building a compelling and engaging proposition for your target market

·         Unblocking the sales funnels that are just not delivering results for you

·         Developing your web presence into something that attracts clicks and converts them effectively

·         Enabling sales by owning the same space as your customers

Gripped ensure that you get ahead of the competition. We all know how important that is with a startup business. Hitting the ground running is vital to stay on track for success. Spending strategically on a part of the business designed to deliver high quality clients to your door is the best way to go about this. Look at the services Gripped offer to see how it can help your new business.

They know so much about inbound marketing that they’ve written the book on it! Don’t delay with your marketing – contact Gripped today to see how they can deliver results for your startup.

Supercharge the digital marketing for your startup business today

As a startup business, growth is the key element that will keep you going. There is a lot to fill your time when you first set out with a new small business, but being busy setting up doesn’t being in the cash. You need to get up and running as soon as possible.

And that’s where support comes in. I’ve spoken so many times on my blog about using specialist help in the key areas. One of these is with your marketing –

That’s where Ashley Ashbee Communications come in. She is a digital marketer for your small business that works by engaging your potential customers.

How does this work?

The big ad agencies don’t give you that personal touch. To them, you are another dollar sign. Where Ashley Ashbee Communications are different is that she gets to know you, builds a relationship and supports your growth.

She works one-on-one to supercharge your digital marketing and open the doors that will set your startup business out on the right foot. With years of experience in telling the story of businesses just like yours, don’t you think that you should be calling in the expert?

Trademark your brand and grow your startup business

One of the biggest issues for a startup business is protecting your ideas. Every startup is built on the solid foundation of an idea and the passion of an individual. We can all see a niche in the market or something that has never been tried before. As an entrepreneur, you look to develop what you offer every day so customers can see your product or service and flock to you. This is how success is made.

But without the proper protections in place, you are vulnerable to other businesses and unscrupulous operators. Something needs to be done. Don’t worry – there is help at hand.

The ultimate protection for the small business is an Intellectual Property or IP service offered by the professionals at Lum Law Group. They have a professional team in this area, headed by A. Justin Lum who is experienced in helping small businesses to set up and grow.

Growing your startup business

For a startup to thrive and grow, it needs to have the right foundations in place. Unfortunately, in the business world there are some people who want to steal the success of others rather than make money from their own ideas. This means that IP protection is an absolute must for the savvy startup business owner.

Your business is built on certain ideas that should be protected at all costs. Without the right protection, you can end up working hard for someone else to benefit. This would leave you wishing you had acted sooner to protect principles like –

·         The brand that you have built

·         The ideas that your business is formed on

·         The invention that you are selling

Lum Law Group know how it feels to be at the cutting edge of your business. That’s why they are here to help you look after your business from day one. Their flat rate startup packages allow you to protect all that is important about your business without breaking the bank.

Don’t be one of the stories that business leaders tell at conferences of the startup owner who had it all but failed to protect any of it. You have already worked too hard for that. Get in touch with Lum Law Group and take your business to the next level without the fear that it is vulnerable. You deserve the best protection to make your startup a success – get it today!

Making tea has never been easier – or more stylish!

Tea is the liquid that oils the wheels of business the world over. Forget the recent lean towards coffee started in the United States. Tea has always been the number one drink for the startup professional.

Teasenz have seen this potential. The thing is, they know tea inside out. They source authentic teas from the different regions of China, the home of tea. They then ship these beautiful teas to people who supply tea and consumers that love to drink it. They offer a great variety of teas, including –

·         Black tea

·         Green tea

·         Oolong

·         Pu-erh tea

·         Herbal teas

·         Flower teas

But once you have the perfect tea delivered to your doorstep, you have something to consider –

What is the best way to make the perfect cup of tea?

Well, thankfully, Teasenz have thought if that as well. They have developed a new Tea Maker that will give you brilliant results time after time. When you want the best tea you need the best ingredients and the right tools. Teasenz provide both.

So why is the Teasenz Tea Maker so good?

It works because they understand tea. It has the following benefits –

·         It is an infuser that makes brewing tea easy

·         It is designed to fit most teapots and mugs

·         It is finished with soft silicone to protect you from burns (and it looks great too!)

·         Its super-fine stainless steel strainer stops even the smallest leaves from seeping through

·         The design is a stunning portrayal of tea leaves that look fantastic

Check out the You Tube video for more on this fantastic product. You can get yours from –

https://www.teasenz.com/tea-sieve-sifter

Recommend A Supplier is the perfect place for any startup business

Startup business looks very different to what it used to. Now you can access expertise online with a few clicks of a button. If you offer a support service for startups then you need to be able to reach them quickly and efficiently.

To get the best web design quotes you need access to a competitive marketplace. Just Googling ‘best web design prices in MyTown’ won’t give you access to the best quality providers.

That is where Recommend A Supplier comes in as an essential tool for startup business. Here’s how it works –

If you are a supplier

It can be a competitive market. You might have a great service but people may not necessarily find you, especially in the cutthroat world of web design, SEO and graphic design. Marketing can be an expensive way to look for new customers.

Startup business needs your help. They are looking for someone to design a new website, work on their SEO or do their graphic design. The benefits that Recommend A Supplier brings is that you get to –

·         sign up for free

·         get your first 3 proposals absolutely free

·         engage with potential customers

·         bid on jobs that you know are going somewhere

As a supplier, it is essential that you get exposure to potential customers. If you are looking for customers that want to find out the most competitive graphic design prices then Recommend A Supplier is the ideal place for you to start.

You can get your name out there, find and win new business quickly and without the massive overheads of a mass marketing campaign. Use Recommend A Supplier to get ahead.

If you are looking to grow your business then go to Recommend A Supplier today!

If you need help with your startup business

You might want help with your SEO, your website or your graphic design but just don’t know where to look. You want someone you can trust. That is why Recommend A Supplier is perfect for you. The professionals on the site are all based in the UK and ready to take your work.

You save valuable time and money because –

·         All you need to do is post your project

·         You get multiple companies chasing your business

·         All the quotes come through to your email address

·         You choose the one that suits you best

It works perfectly for you and your needs. Recommend A supplier is the startup’s best friend. You need to be able to compare companies in one easy space. The power of being able to compare SEO companies puts the power back in your hands.

If you need help with your startup business then get over to Recommend A Supplier now!

Startups are based on cash flow – get yours now with AutoPilot Cash

My regular readers will know that I advocate that you look for cash streams to help you with your startup business. There are too many startup businesses that fail in the first year and this happens for ONE REASON. They don’t have enough cold hard cash flowing into the business.

But what if I could shop you a way to make UNLIMITED CASH

I’m sure that you’d be interested.

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This means that you will have that flow of cash that gives you the chance to concentrate on your startup business without having to worry where the next paycheck is going to come from.

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It is like having your own ATM without the bill at the end of the month. Join today and you get to start earning straight away. Check it out today and start to unlock the earning potential that will help you follow your startup dreams.

To get your app as good as it can be, call Qapitol QA

Any startup business needs to be in total control of the Quality of experience they offer to their customers. It is a vital part for a successful app journey and then taking it to the next level. The QA challenges that a new company faces can make the difference between success and failure.

Qapitol QA is the leading choice for any startup business in any part of the word that wants to get to grips with their QA requirements and deliver better quality every time. With a highly performing product, your customers will have great user experience that will eventually help you to drive sales.

There are many reasons to choose Qapitol QA for your QA needs, including-

•     They resolve issues in a creative and effective manner
•     They work quickly to deliver the results that you need
•    They take testing to a new level and improve all the time

So save the cost and hassle of having your own testing team. Qapitol can take all of that strain on your behalf and use their expertise to give you a better app that your customers will love. This will change the way that you do business and make a positive contribution to your success.

How to get people to do anything you want on your site with Tigerkit

"By 2020 customer experience will overtake price and product as the key brand differentiator."

- Customer 2020. The Future of Customer Experience.

The way that your customers feel about you depends on your interactions. This is important for any business but is absolutely vital for a startup. One of the major problems in managing your User Experience or UX is that it can take up a lot of your time and actually costs a lot of money. This is because there are so many things to observe, that you need special consultants for that. Every conversation with every customer has to be just right to ensure that they love what you do, stay for more and buy from you. Without quality UX then your conversion rate looks awful.

This is where Tigerkit can really help. They take all the stress out of the User Experience Design process which allows you to get on with what you do best – delivering your product or service. Tigerkit is a rich toolkit for the startup business because

•       It eliminates all complexity of the UX process by providing a smart assistant
•     It gives you a bunch of tools, to increase you Conversion immediately 10x
•         It's super-easy to implement, so you don't need to write even a single line of code

Most startup business don't look on UX as a chance to increase their conversion or a part of brand building, because they simply lack the know-how or they can't afford to hire a specialist or just don't have the time and money.

Tigerkit is the ideal place to start. It helps you to take control of the UX process with a lot of tools, to make people fall in love with you and to increase your conversion rate dramatically.

Tigerkit is currently under construction and the Beta Version is starting soon. But you can stay up tuned and get one FREE tip every week, how you can improve your site even now and that very easy, step by step. Even small changes can lead to incredible growth. So, check it out and tell you friends ;)

Assessing your startup - where you have been, where you are now and where you are going

This is my moment to look both backwards and forwards in my startup journey. For those that have been with me from the start you will know how my journey has gone. For everyone else I will give you a short recap-

• The idea was to start an estate agency in the town where I live
• As I set about getting things in place I decided that I needed a residual income
• I started writing
• I blogged and I wrote my own eBooks
• From there I found freelance writing
• I started writing for others in my spare time
• I then abandoned plans for the estate agency and became a full-time writer

This has been the journey of a few years summed up in a few bullets points so there have been highs and lows but this is the basic timeline that has brought me to here. Writing is now my life, so as well as this blog I write several others for myself. I write my own books still and publish them on the Amazon Kindle store.I write for other people. And I write whatever comes my way-

• I ghostwrite books for people
• I write marketing materials for people
• I write the content for websites
• I write social media post on behalf of companies
• I write customer brochures
• I write business plans

I pretty much write what people need, with the exceptions of school work and reviews.From this my business has grown and I will use this blog to briefly outline where I am today and where I think I will be over the next 6 to 9 months.

Currently

I have two websites that give me an internet presence. They can be found here-

http://contentedwriting.co.uk/

http://ghostwriterservices.co.uk/

They let the world know that I exists and along with my social media presence are the outward face of my business. They give me access to customers and also give customers the opportunity to check out what I am and what I do before they get in touch.

A lot of my work comes from existing relationships that have come from varied sources and developed over the years. I work for people all over the United Kingdom, and indeed the world, on a regular basis and write for certain people month in, month out.

A great source of business is going to be the BNI networking chapter that I have joined. It is going to break all records as the biggest group to launch in the UK and Ireland and is doing this at lightning pace. I am very proud to be a part of the group and I look forward to being able to give my fellow chapter members a lot of business from my contacts in the future.

The future

I am growing at a much faster rate than I expected at all. The business is flowing and I am being asked more and more to help people with their writing, especially content writing for businesses. I can see a pint in the future 6 to 9 months where I will be looking for someone to help with the writing and join me. I haven't got through Christmas and January yet as my first year of full-time trading so I don't know how quiet it might go. But I am quietly confident that this will be more than I can produce fr myself in the not-too-distant future.

My new novel is being written now and I am around a third of the way through the writing process. It does tens to take a back seat when I am working hard for other people but the idea is to have it ready to be published in the early part of the new year and be generating sales from then.It will be the first fiction book I have written for myself and I am really looking forward to seeing it out there and marketing it. I think it will make a splash.

This has helped me as I have been writing to clear my mind and look to the future. I suggest that if you are looking for a bit of clarity in your startup business right now then you go through a similar exercise. It allows you to focus on what is important and where you want to take your business.

Startups need to always be thinking of training their teams

A startup needs to be moving forwards all the time. If you stand still at any point then the market and your competition overtake you and you are left playing catch-up. And nothing is more important than making sure that your team is fully up to date with their training needs.

It can be easy to set up with a fully trained team and then think that you can just forget about training completely. But that is a big mistake to make. Your team are a valuable asset to your company and their training reflects how much you care about the service they are able to deliver to your customers.  Develop Intelligence are a great company to use if you want help in getting your team firing on all cylinders.

Your team spend all of their time making sure that your customer needs are met. They are responsible for –

•          Connecting with customers
•          Delivering the products or services that you sell
•          Improving the customer experience
•          Reaching out to new customers

And much more. Investing in their training with a great provider like Develop Intelligence means that you can keep your team at the top of their game and keep ahead of the competition. Don’t let your rivals steal a march on you and your startup business. Keep your team trained and motivated to ensure that you stay successful.

Startup business can be quite a cutthroat place to be so you need to make sure that all aspects of your business are on top form. You wouldn’t let something like your business insurance run out, so don’t let the training and qualifications of you and your team hold you back.

Get in touch with Develop Intelligence today.

Top 4 things to remember when using content marketing to supercharge your startup

Content marketing helps your startup business to reach new customers. When you begin in business you need a steady supply of customers to get off the ground and continue on a successful trajectory. Content marketing establishes you and your business as an authority in your industry. It connects you with more potential customers and develops a level of trust. Here are my top 4 things to remember when using content marketing to supercharge your startup-

It can be a slow burner

Content marketing doesn't always bring you immediate results. This is about building a rapport with your customers and that just doesn't happen overnight. You are sowing seeds that will grow over time. You and your audience need to get to know each other first. The work you put in here means that when someone needs your service or product you are the provider of choice.

You have to stick at it

Content marketing builds over time. You can't upload content at the start of a campaign and then completely forget about it. Content marketing doesn't work they way. You need a constant flow of quality and relevant content for your readers. This helps you with your SEO rankings, keeps your content looking fresh and connects with more customers.

Publicise it

Content is great for furthering you'd startup business but you need people to read it. To get an impact from your content marketing you want to spread the word as much as you can. Use your website and your social media reach to get the message to as many potential customers as possible. The more people that read what you have to say then the greater chance you have of your message being read, shared, liked and commented on. The more you can connect with people the more well-known your brand becomes.

Fish in the right pool

A strong message is great but it has to be seen by a relevant audience. You want to get your message out there in all the right places. You need to know where your audience hangs out so you know you will reach them. Look at all the options you have, especially social media, so you can find the relevant market for your product or service. By connecting with your people in the places they already spend their time then you will appeal to them. This is another step towards turning them into your future customers.

If you are looking for help with your content writing then get in touch via my website. I can write content for you and help your startup business get off the ground.

Swipe Business Messenger is a great app that can help you to get backyour work life balance

When you startup your own business there is a lot of information thrown at you. For the small business owner and entrepreneur you will make use of your smartphone and many of the features on it to stay in touch with your customers, suppliers and business contacts. But sometimes you want to be able to switch off from all of this and keep in touch with your friends and family.

I know from my experience I look at my smartphone and think “I’m not going onto that because it will be full of work-relate messages. I’m having some time off.” But your smartphone is also where you keep in touch with friends, check out social media updates and generally hang out.

There is a solution to the problem of separating your work life from your private life. That solution is Swipe Business Messenger. It is an instant messaging app for your phone that allows you to easily separate your business and social messaging. It means that your smartphone is a safe area to visit again after work hours! You want to be the best startup owner you can be and a part of that is taking some time away from the business to catch up with your personal life.

As a self-employed business or as a freelancer there is so much pressure on your time already. There is currently no way to separate your business from your social life on your smartphone – until now because Swipe Business Messenger has looked at this problem as developed a solution. Technostress is a real issue for the startup business owner and can cause you to lose that important balance between your work life and your home life. It is a hugely important distinction to make and when these two merge you find that business becomes tougher and much more stressful. Work life balance has become a major issue in employment over the last few years and Swipe Business Messenger are working to get that balance back into the right place.

I love to bring you ideas that will make a big change to you and your startup business and Swipe Business Messenger is a great innovation that can help you to have that crucial time away from your business to relax and unwind. Many startup businesses have failed because of the stress that constant connection with your client base and business does. This is starting the fight back!

It Works! is a great opportunity to get your startup passion off the ground

On my blog I love to be able to share great opportunities with you. I know from the feedback that I get that many of you want to work for yourself but just don’t know what form that will take. You have that burning desire to be your own boss but maybe don’t have the full vision of what you will do to replace that income. That is why I have brought you this great opportunity today.

Are you looking to earn extra cash, do love beauty products?  Then why don't you combine the two and become an independent sales distributor for the fabulous It Works!  They are a US company that offers amazing professional skincare, beauty and wellness products that you can distribute to your friends and family. They are actively looking for distributors to promote their beauty products in many parts of the World and are just getting started in the UK. If you have some spare time and would like to do something to fit around your family life and would like to earn some extra money and make new friends, then become part of their family and join the party! As it takes off you could become a full-time distributor and this could be the way you make a living.

Don’t just take my word for it. Go to www.BHBodyWraps.com now and take a look at all they can do for you and your customers. Here is a before and after image for their number one product - The Celebrity Wrap-

This is a great opportunity to become a distributor for It Works! Along with making new friends you can earn extra cash and try out all these great products, you will be able to see for yourself that they work and will be proof to your friends what great products It works are!  Give it a go!

It is a great opportunity to start a business that will help you earn money while still fitting around your lifestyle. I know that when you start out on a business venture you want to see how it all goes before you start making changes to your life. It Works! is just that opportunity. You can build up your clients through your social media and then as you get more customers you can see where it all takes you!

I love to highlight great business opportunities on my blog and It Works! is one of the best that I have seen. Get in touch with them today and see where it can all take you.

Check out more detail at  www.pressreleaseplace.co.uk

Mill For Business is a great place for a startup company to get all they need

When it comes to your startup business it can be difficult to deal with all the different people and companies you need to help you get started. You need-

•          Company formation services
•          Someone to deal with your domain name
•          Web hosting services
•          Someone to build your website
•          SSL and security needs
•          Online marketing assistance
•          Setting up your company email

But Mill For Business has thought about all of this and you can now get all of these things in one place. When you want to work with a company that can do it all and yet still be an expert in it all then Mill For Business are the right people for you.

Whether you need UK company formation or Ireland company formation this is an essential part of your startup business and Mill make it so easy for you to do. In addition to this the blog contains great ideas and tips that will really help your business to become a success. In my blog I look for ways to help you make your startup a success in a way that is easy for you to do. Mill For Business is a great place to get all you need without the hassle of chasing different suppliers.

Ghostwriting and self-publishing startup in earnest today

Today is the first day of my new life. That may sound a little dramatic but that is exactly what it is. I finished my employment in Sunday, the kids were off school yesterday so today marks the start of my solely self-employed life. I find it a refreshing change already! I am now a writer. As regular readers of this blog will know-

I started out looking to set up my own estate agency.

I have fallen into writing for myself and others.

The estate agency idea is firmly on the back-burner today, but will come through in some of the other things I do because I still write an estate agency blog, I have an estate agency/real estate gig on fiverr and I will be writing a guide on how to set up your own estate agency.

This blog will now take the form of something that informs readers about my progress, something that informs you about other startups and products that might be useful to you.

So with the start today I have planned out my next ten books so that I know what I will be able to produce over the next few weeks. The reason that I have done this is do that I don't have any downtime. My main source of income initially will be to write for others. This is so I can gain immediate income from producing things got other people. I am paid up front for this work and I don' t have to wait for sales. This puts me in a position where I can warm straight away. But I can't guarantee that I can fill every minute of every day with this. There will be times where I don't have anything to write for anyone else. In those times I will write got myself, add to my portfolio and give myself a chance of long-term income.

Today will also see three telephone calls-

• The inland revenue to register as self-employed
• The tax credit people with a change in my circumstances
• A charity called Tax Assist to see if they can help me with my accounts

I'll let you know how all of these went on the next blog entry.

In the meantime check out my books that are already available-

A change starts today in my startup life

A new chapter starts today as I go from employed and trying to set up my own business on the side to being full-time self-employed. I began this journey looking to develop an estate agency startup. The market for that is awash with uncertainty and I have developed my writing and the skills that go with it to the point where I am going to write full time.

My official leaving date from my job is 5th June but this is my short week (finish at half past twelve today) and I am on holiday next week so here I finish.

Over the next few weeks and months I will develop this blog further and keep you updated of all the developments that my life, writing and startup business go through.

I will still bring you information about how to develop your startup business alongside the progress I am making on mine.

Thank you for reading.