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We are looking for the Future 100 young entrepreneurs
31 October 2008At Striding Out we are searching for talented young entrepreneurs aged 18-35 who are demonstrating entrepreneurial flair and innovation in progressing a responsible business venture in the run up to Global Entrepreneurship Week 2008 - 17th to 21st November.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is looking to unleash people's enterprising ideas to address some of the society's biggest issues.....
Climate Change - Poverty - Gender Equality - Health
Why Enter?
The Future 100 entrepreneurs will be profiled as advocates for sustainable business practices within their industry and known for their entrepreneurial contribution to tackling social and environmental issues.
Being listed as one of the Future 100, will promote confidence amongst consumers and stakeholders in your ethical business practices, and give you a platform to further influence policy and progress your goals to contribute to a better economy, society and environment.
Take Action and APPLY
The deadline for entering the Future 100 is November 10th 2008. Visit www.future100.co.uk
ATTEND the Future 100 Event
To announce the Future 100 events, we are holding two profile events during Global Entrepreneurship Week 17th - 21st November in the North and South of England. Special guests from government, policy innovation and media will be invited to attend.
Tuesday 18th November - London - Hosted by the British Library Business and IP Centre - http://www.stridingout.co.uk/networking-events/london.html
Thursday 20th November - Liverpool - Hosted by Blackburne House http://www.stridingout.co.uk/networking-events/liverpool.html
Startup Business of the Year
01 May 2008Startup Awards have launched their 2008 competition to spotlight the best of new businesses. 15 award categories include:
- Social enterprise of the year
- Innovative business of the year
- The Adversity Award
Prizes are £5,000 cash award plus publicity and recognition.
Closing date is 4th July 08
For more information contact http://www.startupsawards.co.uk/index.htm
Barclays Trading Places Awards 2008
01 April 2008Celebrating people who have changed their life by starting a business. Barclays Trading Places is a uniquely focused Awards for anyone who has taken up the challenge to change their life - by setting up a new business. Read more about the awards and find out how to enter by downloading the Barclays Trading Places Awards form or visiting www.barclays.co.uk/tradingplaces.
Ready to Start Networking Event - Go Networking!
01 March 2008Go Networking will be hosted by Business Link at the Mayfair Holiday Inn on Thursday 27th March 14:00-16.30. The event is for London Ready to Start Entrepreneurs and Buddies. It will be a long awaited opportunity to meet fellow entrepreneurs and buddies and to build new business contacts. Tea, coffee and a finger buffet will be available.
Business Link Business Advisers will be available to run 1-1 advice sessions for attendees; book your place when you arrive.
Invitations will be posted out week commencing 17 March; please RSVP to book your free place. We look forward to seeing you there.
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They've already started
Personal stories from disabled people already in self-employment.
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