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The Impact of Career Connect Fest 2025: Confidence, Connection, and Community in Action
Recap of Career Connect Fest 2025 held 18 June at Tooting Works, attended by 37 young people. Panel talks, workshops, mock interviews and a Business Showcase resulted in 100% of...
Starting UpThe Next Wave: Up-and-Coming Businesses Young Entrepreneurs Are Launching in 2026 (and How Londoners Can Get Involved)
Overview of trending sectors including AI, sustainability, e-commerce, digital health & wellness and personal branding for young founders in 2026, plus how Business Launchpad...
Starting UpWelcoming the First Cohort of the Pathways Programme
Business Launchpad announces the inaugural Pathways Programme cohort of 43 entrepreneurs selected from 143 applicants. Representing diverse industries and aged primarily 22–30,...
Downloads, Starting Up, Small BusinessThe Ultimate Social Media Guide for F&B Start-ups in London
Blog post introducing a free downloadable Social Media Playbook for F&B startups, covering brand identity, platform selection, content creation, engagement and sales conversion.
Starting Up, Entrepreneurship Skills10 Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Ten common missteps new entrepreneurs make and practical ways to sidestep them — covering market research, finance, going it alone, perfectionism, marketing, customer listening,...
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Ultimate Social Media Playbook for F&B Startups!
Free downloadable PDF playbook to help food and beverage startups build brand identity, create engaging content, and leverage Instagram, TikTok and more to convert followers into loyal customers.
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