news Archive 07/2010

London Business Network hosts free events across the capital, helping businesses to understand and access London 2012 related opportunities.

The events programme includes 2012 information sessions which provide details on upcoming business opportunities and CompeteFor, sector specific seminars that look at Games-related opportunities in defined industries and major 2012 conferences which examine the wider economic benefits presented by the Games.

London Business Network events also provide an opportunity to network with like-minded businesses and access support to help your organisation become more competitive in the lead up to 2012 and beyond.

The next event on 28th September to be held in central London will look at the 2012 related opportunities that will be available for food and catering businesses, and how your business can access those opportunities.

For more information go to www.londonbusinessnetwork.com

Local planning authorities (LPAs) are seeing an increase in illegal advertisements and other types of unauthorised activity. The increase is being put down to small and medium-sized firms trying to promote their businesses within tougher market conditions.

A number of LPAs have seen a rise in advertisements taking the form of A-boards, staked signs on verges, fly-posting and banners. Others report a rise in unauthorised commercial ventures being set up from home.

Many enforcement teams are reviewing such activity on a case-by-case basis to balance the need for tolerance, as prosecutions could send small firms under, and the need to set examples to discourage future unauthorised activity.

A guide to displaying outdoor advertisements and the planning regime that underpins it can be accessed here

If so, LOCOG want to hear from you - they are looking to appoint a company or companies to provide a software solution for the management of the Olympic and Paralympic Torch Relays. The solution will address three key requirements:

1. Nominations:
2. Route capture and management:
3. Torchbearer management and slotting:

Click on the link below to read more - and see all the other opportunities on the CompeteFor website this week.
You need to be registered on CompeteFor to apply for these opportunities - its free and straightforward - just click here

Britain’s best young business brains are invited to enter a prestigious enterprise competition.

A £10,000 cash prize is on offer to the overall winner of this year’s Shell LiveWIRE Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards.

The contest is open to entries from budding entrepreneurs aged 16-30 who have a legal business that has been trading for a minimum of three months and a maximum of 18 months.

As well as the cash incentive, the winner will also scoop support from top PR firm Blue Rubicon to turn their ideas into reality.

Launching this year’s search for Britain’s brightest young business brains, James Smith, chairman of Shell UK, said:

“Entrepreneurial spirit is vital to getting our economy going again. The Shell LiveWIRE award can provide a very timely boost to Britain’s entrepreneurs.”

Previous award winners include James Murray-Wells from GlassesDirect.co.uk, Lucy Cohen from Mazuma Money and James Watt from Brewdog.

Entries must be made by 6 September, with this year’s winner set to be revealed at a ceremony to be held in London on 13 October.

For further information about the Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards, visit the Shell LiveWIRE website

The Hoxton Mix, a new creative and digital community in the heart of Old Street, dubbed “silicon roundabout”, has opened its doors in Hackney. Offering desk space to digital and creative agencies, The Hoxton Mix aims to build up a community of professionals in the industry by encouraging networking between companies and creating economies of scale.

The Mixer, the monthly networking event organised by The Hoxton Mix will further enhance networking opportunities and will see guest speakers talking on current trending topics within the industry.

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Desks are priced at £275 per desk per month which includes internet access, a voip phone and direct number, kitchen facilities, use of meeting rooms and break out areas, shower and toilets. Access is available 24 hours.

Residents of The Hoxton Mix already include a number of technology and creative agencies including Solid State Group, Square Circle, Fearless, Something Online, Bracket Design and Huddle Creative.

Matthew Evans, Director of Solid State Group comments, “It’s already proven to be hugely valuable to us having branding and design firms on hand to subcontract work to. It’s also saved us a lot of time and money in new business as we tend to get invited in to many more joint pitches”

For more information or to enquire about availability of desks contact (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or call 020 7613 7220

The Hoxton Mix Ltd, 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE
www.hoxtonmix.com