If you’re part of a startup, the sort of advice given by the professional services sector might not be what you want to focus on – you want to build an exciting product – but it is indispensable. Most people simply can’t get to where they need/want to be without the guidance of lawyers, accountants, tax specialists, and so on.
Often though, the support seminars held by these sorts of companies haven’t been devised with either technology or startups in mind, and you have to tease out the relevant information for …

Although it might seem like a lot to give up two of your working days to go down to London for a conference, The Inspire Conference looks to be well worth the time and money.
The people behind the start-up weekend Launch 48 have brought together some of the leading thinkers from the UK’s best technology, web, mobile and creative companies to take part in a two day ‘thought leadership’ conference, at University of London’s Senate House.
The conference is an opportunity to hear from visionary speakers and learn about the latest …

Fancy yourself as the next Grandmaster Flash? Or even Jam Master Jay or Mixmaster Mike? Well even if your turntablism is more Geoff Capes than Jazzy Jeff then you still can mix and scratch your way to victory at the 2010 DJ Hero 2 competition. Taking place from 7-10pm on the 29th September, this Meet ‘em Up offers those involved with, or having a passion for the gaming industry a chance to come along for free drinks and pizza and an opportunity to prove themselves to be the best in …

Tomorrow, from 10 am in Resource Cafe @ Birmingham Science Park Aston, we will be hosting Tech Wednesday. Tech Wednesday is an opportunity for the tech community in the West Midlands to meet to discuss new technology, network or even just enjoy some free coffee. If you are of the techy persuasion it is not to be missed!

Applications for the 2010 ICT Excellence awards, now in their 6th year, have now opened. The awards can be entered by any business that has made significant use of ICT in either their product or service. The Awards are have shown to be not only extremely prestigious, but also a highly effective commercial venture with even those companies achieving a Highly Commended award noticing commercial benefits from it.
There are 10 categories available to be entered this year, and further information as well as entry forms can be found here. The …