Doug Richard's School for Startups (Staging)

There’s Nothing Like a Live Show . . . Welcome to S4Stv

Doug — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:33:44 +0000

Today is the day when we charge ahead and try out our new School for Startups service, S4Stv. This afternoon at 6PM we will be broadcasting live across the web from the Conference Centre at the British Library in front of an audience of a couple of hundred people. (If you want to attend for free register here: http://s4sfastgrowthmarketinglive.eventbrite.com

This will come at the end of an afternoon-long live event where we will have been doing a deep-dive on Public Relations and Search Engine Marketing. But don’t worry if you miss the event, we will be releasing 2 x 30 minute shows over the coming month capturing the heart of the day. They will be available on the S4Stv site at SchoolforStartups.co.uk. (If you still want to attend to buy a ticket click here: http://s4sfastgrowthmarketing.eventbrite.com)

In fact, in the next few weeks you will see us making quite a few changes beginning with a whole new website that let’s us really drive alot of new material out very quickly. We will also be launching an ambitious event seminar around the country, new partnerships, and a flood of on-demand shows, short clips, podcasts, editorials, how-to’s and of course our live web-streamed surgeries where we try to help young companies in real time on stage.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Doug

The Entreprenuers’ Manifesto is About to Be Released

nancy — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:31:22 +0000

The Entrpreneurs’ Manifesto will be launched at the “Growing a Successful Social Enterprise” conference at the Royal Institution on Tuesday, January 19^th.

The Manifesto will be published in full on this site Monday, January 18th at 5PM and will be available for download at that time.

Register here if you would like to receive a PDF of the Manifesto. Please log in to our forum to review and participate in ongoing commentary about the Manifesto when it becomes available.

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Sign Up to Receive Our Newsletter

nancy — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:05:36 +0000

The best way to stay up to date with Doug Richard and School for Startups activities is to sign up for our newsletter. School for Startups delivers new online and face to face courses every month, working with O2, University of Essex, the Royal Institution of Great Britain, the British Library, the Transformation Fund and sponsors across the UK to help UK entrepreneurs launch new enterprises and help those who are struggling.

Note, if you have registered for our Community Forum, you are already registered to receive newsletter.

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S4S NEW Website!

nancy — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:57:13 +0000

S4S NEW Website; Blogs, News, Nationwide Annual Events, Live & On-Demand Video Content, Featured Entrepreneurs & Entrepreneur’s Networking Forum!

We are excited to welcome you to our smashing new website! If you hadn’t noticed we have been busy making important changes to our website, ensuring that we are constantly providing you with the most up-to-date information, articles, news and online resource that we can. All of us at S4S hope you enjoy the new features on the website – do stay tuned as there is much more to come in the not too distant future!

So, What’s NEW?

The S4S website is packed with brand new content and features, including:

NEW: Online Entrepreneur Community Forum.
NEW: Live & On-Demand Video Material – S4Stv
Annual Events Calendar
Doug Richard Blogs
NEW: Featured Entrepreneurs
BOOK Doug - Inspirational Speaker

But most importantly, let us know what else we can do to make S4S better. We’d love to hear from you

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Featured Entrepreneur: Emma Jones

nancy — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 02:42:21 +0000

Emma Jones started her first business at the age of 27 after spending 5 years with global accountancy firm, Arthur Andersen. The company was started from a spare room in Manchester and successfully sold 2 years later to Tenon Group plc. It was this experience that provided the inspiration for Emma’s next venture.

Launched in January 2006, Enterprise Nation www.enterprisenation.com has become the most popular resource in the UK for anyone starting and growing a business from home. The site attracts over 100,000 unique visitors each month with fresh daily content, a home business video show, and chance to meet peers in the lively forums.

As well as the site, Enterprise Nation hosts the Home Business Awards and produces the annual Home Business Report. In 2009, Emma was responsible for the UK’s first ever Home Enterprise Day, held during Global Entrepreneurship Week; a chance to celebrate the millions of people who have turned a talent/hobby/skill into a way of making a living, and part of their home into a business HQ.

Emma supports hundreds of home businesses each year by profiling them on Enterprise Nation. As a result these businesses attract new contacts, more profile, and increased sales! I could link to all these home businesses I love but they are all there to see at www.enterprisenation.com

Other sites I visit often:

www.ft.com – for a daily dose of business news
www.shedworking.co.uk – a beautifully put together blog
www.trendwatching.com – to discover what trendspotters are spotting
www.audiofuel.co.uk – keeps me motivated on my weekly 10k!

We asked Emma Jones who she admires and she said . . .

Martha Stewart – what a lady! I admire her focus and respect her business plan. How clever to build a company where you promote a product through your magazines, TV/radio show, website and make it available in one of the largest stores in the US. She has single-handedly built a major media company. That’s no mean feat.

Mark Dixon – this man started out with a hot dog stand and went on to launch Regus, now the world’s largest serviced office company with over 1000 business centres in 75 countries. His drive, energy, and passion for the business are clear to see. When there was a blip (US business faltered) he sorted the problem, got back on his feet, and back in control. It’s an inspiration to watch people like him perform.

We asked Emma what her next big push is, and she said . . .

There’s quite a bit happening in 2010. My second book will be published in May – it’s called ‘Working 5 to 9 – how to start a business in your spare time’ and is for anyone who wants to keep hold of the day job and build their business at nights and weekends. We’re also working on plans for a home business magazine (a print one!) and meet-ups for Enterprise Nation members who have known each other online for 4 years but never met. There’ll be another chance to get face-to-face at our annual conference on Friday 19^th November and, each day in the lead up to that, we’ll continue to develop the site so it remains a vibrant, informative and friendly place.

I have a feeling it’s going to be a good year for home business!

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S4Stv: Entrepreneurs Talk About School for Startups

nancy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:32:08 +0000

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UK Startups Benefit Most from Inbound Marketing

nancy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:53:15 +0000

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S4Stv: Find a Customer & Derive a Market

nancy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:48:43 +0000

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Sales versus Marketing

nancy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:43:15 +0000

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FREE S4Stv Live Web Broadcast: Doug Richard & Antony Ross of Bridges Ventures, 19 January, 6:30 – 7.30 PM

nancy — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 23:45:06 +0000

Come to our online interactive coaching session hosted by Doug Richard & Antony Ross where pre-qualified social entrepreneurs will discuss their businesses.

Delegates attending the live event will have the opportunity to participate in the interactive discussions with Doug and our guest expert speaker as international online viewers contribute their ideas via the live chat-room & #S4Stv Twitter feed.

Don’t miss the chance to learn from a highly successful entrepreneurs and join Doug &

Antony for advice guaranteed to help prepare you on the road to a successful social enterprise.

Who’s invited?

Owners & managers of growing businesses
People thinking about starting a business
Business, Marketing and MA students
Entrepreneurs wishing to learn more about social enterprise

What’s included?

60 minutes of business advice, insights and expert comment.
An interactive “entrepreneur surgery” and Q&A with Doug Richard & Antony Ross.

This event is completely free of charge but you must reserve your space.

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