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Taking the plunge
Neurodivergent people can make great swimming teachers, says Rebecca Cox. Every child should have the opportunity to learn to swim. Swimming is a critical, life-saving skill, and every child deserves the support necessary to master it. There is a powerful parallel narrative that deserves our attention too: the unique traits often associated with neurodivergence can align perfectly with the qualities required to be an outstanding swimming teacher.
There Are 5 Days Left To Get £35 Eurostar Tickets
Need a city break? Eurostar sale offers £35 trips from London to Paris, Amsterdam and more The Easter bank holiday may be behind us, but there’s still plenty of opportunity to keep the holiday spirit alive, and this time, it could take you …
I Tried A Reiki Facial And The Results Shocked Me
7 hours ago About a decade ago, Dr. Amy Shah was in a near-constant state of exhaustion. As a working mom of two young children, it was true she was busy. But she wasn't willing to accept the feeling of running on empty all the time, which her colleagues said was "totally normal" for her age and lifestyle. "It …
Tried & Tested: These Are The Best Skin Tints
3 hours ago Benefits and Side Effects of Chia Seed Water According to experts, these are the chia seed water benefits and side effects you should know about. Chia seeds are known for being beneficial to health because they provide the body with omega-3s, fiber and protein. Because of this, you may already be adding chia seeds to foods and drinks like … 2 hours ago Groundbreaking treatment reverses hair loss in both men and women Hair loss is a widespread issue, often causing significant distress.
This Is How To Pull Off Leopard Print Decor
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A Strawberry Moon Will Be Visible This Weekend In The UK
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We Tried The Lightinderm LED Facial Device: Did It Work?
6 hours ago Sarah Jessica Parker's also a fan of the brand. In May, Meg Ryan made a red carpet appearance that I haven’t stopped thinking about. That’s largely because she’s been absent from the public eye for the last decade or so, and it was her first Met Gala in two decades. But most notably, she looked …
Interiors Trend: Dopamine Decor
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Regent Cruises Launches The Ultimate Voyage For F1 Fans
Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team have announced a new Spotlight Voyage as part of their partnership, hosted by …
Is It Possible To Run A Family On One Income?
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From our Museum
By Rebecca Cox. The Museum has slowly seen the return of our visitors following on from Cyclone Gabrielle. It is nice to hear the different accents from our overseas visitors who are loving the hospitality of our local businesses.
Quick! Soak Up The Sun At London's Best Rooftop Bars (Before It Goes)
The sun is finally out! It's time to dust off your sunglasses, slather on the suncream, pack a compact umbrella (because: reality check) and decamp to the best rooftop bars in London. From Shoreditch to Soho, we’ve found a little something for everyone in the capital.
11 Things You Should Know About Edward Holcroft
If you watched Alias Grace on Netflix or if you're a fan of The Kingsman, then you’ll already be familiar with break-out star Edward Holcroft, who played Dr Simon Jordan and Charlie Hesketh, respectively. And chances are you’ll already be harbouring a teeny, tiny crush on him. Let us be the first to tell you: it won't be teeny, tiny for long... But if Ed Holcroft is, sadly, a name thus far unknown to you, allow us to introduce you to Britain's newest break-out star.
This Is The Colour Of Periods.
My inbox is a Pandora’s box of mad and troubling press releases, most of which I don’t have time to dedicate to (more’s the pity) but occasionally amongst the actual important correspondence and useful information, something unsolicited catches my eye. Today’s find was entitled: ‘PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE PARTNERS WITH INTIMINA TO RELEASE A CUSTOM PANTONE RED COLOUR EMBLEMATIC OF A PERIOD’ (shouting at me via a subject line works, apparently).
After A Natural, Believable Glow? Shop Our Round Up Of The Best Gradual Tanners To Try Now
Want to nail a natural, believable bronze? Look no further than our round up of the best gradual tanners to recently hit the market. Far more forgiving than many one-off fake tans, gradual tanners slowly build up colour each time you use them. This way you can start off with less and gradually apply more to build up intensity without a streak in sight. The result? A sun-kissed golden glow.
13 Things My Son Will Never Understand About My Teenage Life
OK, there are a LOT of things about my teenage life that I wouldn’t share with my son, but there are also a lot of things he just couldn’t understand if he tried. They all relate to technology. Writing ‘TB’ at the end of a text message so the person you were writing to knew you expected a reply.
The Best Things About Being A Single Mum
Being a single mum is brilliant. I wanted to just let that sentence have its own line because usually it is caveated. ‘Being a single mum is brilliant, but…’. ‘Being a single mum isn’t all bad!’ ‘Being a single mum isn’t all bad but it’s the hardest thing you’ll ever do.’ It’s not that the statement doesn’t deserve the caveats. It’s not that single mums (and dads) don’t deserve the recognition that they’re doing a very bloody tough job.
10 Contour Brushes To Help You Sculpt Like A Pro
Investing in a good contour brush will make mastering the contour make-up trend much, much easier. From flat brushes to angled brushes and round brushes, there are a whole host of brilliant brushes that can make cheekbones pop like Kim Kardashian's. It's just a matter of finding the right tool for you. The technique of contouring has been used by make-up artists for decades, adding shadows to define and enhance facial features.
4 Lockdown Activities That Aren't Terrible
If you, like me, are spending time with ABSOLUTELY NOBODY but your child or children right now, the chances are you might be pretty fed up of them. Yes, yes, we love them and this extra time with them is so very special etc etc, but it would be nice to see someone else for a little bit, wouldn’t it? If you have young kids anything like Jack, the chances are they are loving having you around, and expecting you to use all your time playing.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Appleton, WI
September 13, 2019 by Rebecca Cox - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight, Startup Infrastructure Originally settled in 1847 and later incorporated as a city in 1857, Appleton has a long history as the center of the Fox River Valley region, becoming a cultural and economic hotspot. Appleton, WI, one of the state’s “Fox Cities,” sits on the Fox River in Outagamie, Calumet and Winnebago counties.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Reno-Sparks, NV
August 30, 2019 by Rebecca Cox - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight, Startup Infrastructure Reno-Sparks make up the second-largest metro area in NV. Here’s what you can find throughout their entrepreneurial ecosystem. Reno-Sparks, NV, is comprised of a pair of cities Washoe County in the state’s northwest section. Reno, the state’s third-largest city, is known as “The Biggest Little City in the World.” The slogan won a competition in 1929 to determine what would be put on the town’s new arch sign.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Manchester-Nashua, NH
August 9, 2019 by Rebecca Cox - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight, Startup Infrastructure Manchester-Nashua has economies that were previously centered around a now-defunct textiles industry, but both have recently experienced an economic renaissance. Manchester-Nashua, NH is the state’s two largest cities as well as the county seats of Hillsborough County, with Manchester being the most populous city in northern New England as a whole.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Wichita, KS
July 5, 2019 by Rebecca Cox - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight, Startup Infrastructure From the city’s earliest days as a trading post to an aircraft manufacturing boom in the 1920s and 30s that earned it the nickname “The Air Capital of the World,” Wichita has long been an economic hub for Kansas and the Midwest. Wichita, KS, on the bank of the Arkansas River, is the state’s largest city.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Ames, IA
June 21, 2019 by Rebecca Cox - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight, Startup Infrastructure Nearly half of Ames residents are students at Iowa State University, fueling a young culture focused on advancement and innovation that serves the city’s entrepreneurship scene. Ames, IA, is located just north of the state’s capital Des Moines. The seventh-largest city in the state, Ames’ population is made up largely by students of the university.
The DiRECT trial in practice
Following the positive 2-year results of DiRECT, reported earlier in the day at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference in Liverpool, this symposium shared the first-hand experiences of a dietician, a general practitioner (GP), and a person with diabetes who participated in the study.
The DiRECT trial in practice
Following the positive 2-year results of DiRECT, reported earlier in the day at the Diabetes UK Professional Conference in Liverpool, this symposium shared the first-hand experiences of a dietician, a general practitioner (GP), and a person with diabetes who participated in the study.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Charleston, WV
March 1, 2019 by Rebecca Cox - Uncategorized As Charleston’s economy grows and develops, entrepreneurship is becoming an increasingly viable option for people in coal country. Charleston, WV is the state’s capital and its largest city. Though Charleston – like most of West Virginia – is often thought of as having a solely coal-based economy, there are other economic industries in the city.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: South Bend, IN
February 8, 2019 by Rebecca Cox - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight, Startup Infrastructure Initially settled as a fur trading hub, South Bend has been making strides to establish itself as an economic and entrepreneurial powerhouse. It’s considered to have the 2nd lowest cost of living in the U.S. South Bend, IN, named for its location at the southern bend of the St. Joseph River, is the fourth-largest city in Indiana.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Omaha, NE
February 1, 2019 by Rebecca Cox - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight, Startup Infrastructure Though the St. Louis Arch shares the nickname, Omaha became known as the Gateway to the West due to its central location and status as a transportation hub. Today, the city is perhaps best known economically for being the headquarters of conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway. Omaha, NE, is the state’s largest city and the 40th-largest in the country.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Flagstaff, AZ
January 25, 2019 by Rebecca Cox - Uncategorized Centrally-located city near a number of famous landmarks, Flagstaff is perhaps best known for its tourism economy. That said, the city is home to several manufacturing and medical technology companies in addition to major observatories. Flagstaff, AZ, is a city in the northern part of the state.
The #1 Product That Hides Even the Most Sleepless of Nights
If your biggest beauty mission is finding the best eye cream to lighten up dark circles or to hide puffy eyes, fear not, friends—we’ve got you. Believe us—we’ve tried and tested dozens of eye creams to come up with a comprehensive guide to the best eye creams for dark circles. Ahead, see tips and tricks to mask tired eyes, look more awake and banish those blue circles. What Causes Dark Circles? Dark circles and puffiness under the eyes are caused by a buildup of fluid in the area.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Boise, ID
December 21, 2018 by Rebecca Cox - Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight, Startup Infrastructure Nicknamed the “City of Trees” and perhaps best-known as home to potato farmers, Boise is a budding place for entrepreneurship and small business. Boise, ID is the state’s capital and most populous city. Nicknamed the City of Trees and perhaps best-known as home to potato farmers, Boise is a budding place for entrepreneurship and small business.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Tucson, AZ
Tucson AZ, known as “Optics Valley” is growing into a substantial city for innovation and business, and is attracting many large manufacturing companies. Tucson, AZ is the second-largest city in the state and the 33rd-largest in the country. Sometimes known as “Optics Valley” because of the high number of optics companies in the area, Tucson is also home to several large manufacturing companies – including the Missiles System division of the Raytheon Company.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Indianapolis, IN
Long known as a transportation hub that earned both the city itself and the state as a whole the nickname “Crossroads of America,” Indianapolis’ strong economy makes it an attractive destination for entrepreneurs. Indianapolis, IN, the state’s capital city, is the 16th-largest city in American by both population and land mass.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Las Vegas, NV
The Entertainment Capital of the World, Las Vegas is also home to several major companies – especially gambling-based ones. Las Vegas, NV, known as the Entertainment Capital of the World, is the state’s most-populous city as well as the 26th-biggest in the nation. This desert city is also home to several major companies – especially gambling-based ones.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA is the country’s sixth-biggest city and the center of its eighth-largest metropolitan area. One of the oldest cities in the nation, Philadelphia has a history as an important political and business hub; that said, it is still home to a number of established businesses – most notably Comcast – and startups alike.
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Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Ann Arbor, MI
Ann Arbor, MI, founded in 1824, is the state’s sixth-largest city. Named after the wives of the village founders and the bur oak trees, the city is also known as “Tree Town.” And, thanks in part to its status as the home of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor was ranked by WalletHub as the most-educated city in the world.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA is known as the “Steel City” due to the presence and importance of its many steel companies. The second-largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh is also home to a number of well-known companies outside of the steel industry, with Heinz being perhaps the most famous.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Rochester, NY
Rochester, NY, originally known as the Flour City due to its numerous flour mills, was later called the Flower City to honor its seed businesses, among the largest in the world at the time. Known as America’s first boomtown, Rochester is home to a number of well-known businesses, including Kodak and Western Union.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC, frequently ranked by Travel and Leisure as one of the best cities in the world, is the state’s oldest and largest city. One of the nation’s fastest-growing cities since 2010, Charleston has become a hot spot for startups – including software company Atlatl, which has raised over $12 million in funding, and accounting startup Ceterus, which has raised over $10 million since relocating to Charleston from Michigan several years ago.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Kansas City, MO
Kansas City, MO, on the banks of the Missouri River, is the state’s largest city. The central city of the Kansas City metropolitan area includes cities from both Kansas and Missouri. Kansas City is home to a number of recognizable brands and companies, including Hallmark Cards, Inc., Sprint and H&R Block. More recently, the area has seen a surge in entrepreneurship and startups.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Jacksonville, FL
Jacksonville, FL, known by some as simply Jax, is the state’s most populous city and the largest city by area in the contiguous United States. Home to several well-known businesses and companies including Fidelity National Financial and Firehouse Subs, Jacksonville has also become known as a great place for new ventures, especially technology startups. In fact, Time’s Money Magazine had the city listed as the eighth-best city for tech jobs in 2017.
12 Reasons Entrepreneurs Avoid Establishing Advisory Boards [Infographic]
Seasoned entrepreneurs recognize the value of advisory boards. Taking the time to gain a comprehensive understanding can result in significant benefits to the scalable start-up. Having trouble viewing the infographic? Read the original article here. On the fence about establishing an advisory board? Entrepreneurs tend to be strapped for time and resources, and putting together an advisory board can seem like a monumental task.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Lincoln, NE
Lincoln, NE is the state’s capital and second-most populous city, and the 71st-largest in the United States. Recently, Chicago-based venture firm M25 Group ranked Lincoln as the 18th-best city in the Midwest for startups. On a more national scale, the city finished 82nd in WalletHub’s 2018 rankings of the best large cities to start a business, finishing 14th overall in the “access to resources” category.
Keep Your Focus on Operations, Not Taxes [Infographic]
If you’re not careful, it is easy to focus on avoiding onerous rules or minimizing tax consequences at the expense or your core business operations. These are certainly important factors, but they take a clear second place to meeting the market demand-solving the consumer’s problem. Having trouble viewing the infographic? Read the original article here. You’ve developed your idea, put together a team, and now are refining your plan. What will work? What will fail?
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Louisville, KY
Louisville, KY, home of the Kentucky Derby and sometimes known as “The Derby City,” is the state’s largest city and the 29th-most populous city in the United States. Yelp’s 2018 Q2 Local Economic Outlook, which measures business success in cities around the country, ranked Louisville 18th overall. The city also ranked 12th in a 2018 SmartAsset list of the best cities for women in tech.
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Spotlight: Madison, WI
Madison, WI is the state’s capital and second-largest city. In 2018, WalletHub ranked Madison 49th on their list of the best large cities to start a business, with a ranking of fifth in the “Access to Resources” category. The same site also listed the city as the sixth-best metropolitan area for STEM professionals. Additionally, a list published by NerdWallet in late 2016 ranked the metro area as the nation’s 12th-best for young entrepreneurs.
9 Constituents Investors Want To Talk To Before Funding Your Startup [Infographic]
The purpose of discussions with these constituents begins with validation but ultimately includes the potential of funding your startup. Having trouble viewing the infographic? Read the original article here. Chances are you have the common constituents such as key management members, customers, suppliers, and background checks. But what about a board of directors, or an advisory board? What’s the difference? How do you create one for your startup?
Writing An Executive Summary: The 4 Most Important Words [Infographic]
The executive summary is typically one of the initial interactions an entrepreneur will have with an investor. Here’s how to make your best first impression. Having trouble viewing the infographic? Read the original article here Did you know angel and venture capital investors receive up to hundreds or even thousands of executive summaries each year? Writing an interesting, engaging, concise, AND robust document can be frustrating and cumbersome.
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