Category Archives: Promoting entrepreneurship in the UK

Celebrating National Sharing Day! #NationalSharingDay

Today is National Sharing Day, an idea that we think is highly relevant for local businesses. As part of #NationalSharingDay, we’re here to remind local businesses to share whatever they can with one another in order to help each along. … Continue reading

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TV Review: Mary’s Bottom Line

Last night, Channel 4 showed the 1st episode of Mary Portas’ Bottom Line in which Mary started her campaign to re-ignite the British clothing industry. Mary’s challenge is to create a 100 % British knicker line. Amongst other problems, finding … Continue reading

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Global Entrepreneurship Congress 9-16 March

The Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2012 event with Richard Branson kicks off tomorrow in Liverpool, providing a festival for business where people’s passion and potential will be celebrated. ‘The Congress will celebrate enterprise and inspire those with the ‘can-do’ spirit to … Continue reading

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Show your support for local businesses – OnlyUncle.com

Here at OnlyUncle.com, we are campaigning to help #GetSMEsOnline. Join us in supporting local businesses by adding your name to our mission statement. Our mission is to equip small businesses with the affordable online tools (plus free advice) that they … Continue reading

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5 ways to boost your social networking

What other networking websites apart from Linkedin might be beneficial for your professional network? Here’s the top 5 networking websites that could help you land your dream job or connect your business with others. 1. RizeRyze. For CEOs, entrepreneurs and … Continue reading

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Small business owners should not be social media phobes

With High Street shops in crisis, and various other UK SMEs struggling to survive – let alone thrive – it is crucial that small business owners do not turn a blind eye to the opportunities that being online and ‘socialising’ … Continue reading

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3 free and easy ways to increase your website’s Google rank

No budget to pay a team of SEO specialists to help get your website listed higher on Google? Here’s 3 of the best ways to get started yourself. For free. 1. Authority links Google will begin to notice your website … Continue reading

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Why we collaborate with OnlyUncle.com – Tangerine Trees

OnlyUncle.com is supported by 5 separate companies, together making for a successful collaboration. In these difficult financial times, it is crucial for small businesses to work together – OnlyUncle.com is proof of that. Without the support of other small businesses, … Continue reading

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How To Develop Your StartUp Without Committing to Traditional Office Space

Hi, my name’s Ben, and I’m from Club Workspace. There’s a phenomenon sweeping across London, it’s a United States import that’s captured the imagination of London’s entrepreneurial workforce: coworking. Coworking has quickly become the modern choice for recession-defying 21st century entrepreneurs, … Continue reading

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Highlighted Business: Why Stacey of Two For Joy Art listed her company on OnlyUncle.com

Stacey showcases her art online in order to increase sales, and so upon hearing about OnlyUncle.com, she jumped at the chance to list her business. We got the chance to chat to Stacey and find out about how she uses … Continue reading

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