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Fact

It's Burns Night! Enjoy a dram (or two) and indulge in a big portion of haggis!
Find out the classic Burns Night menu below.

Fun

And again, in the spirit of Burns Night (you can tell we love Haggis) here is a fun quiz for you to try!

Find out more here.
Our latest news
Patryk Zak & Bonobo Third Sector Consulting.

''If you don’t try it, you will not be able to see the outcome''


Find out more about Patryk Zak, BRT member, and his entrepreneurial journey in this one-to-one interview.
We are holding session in February across all three campuses - come along and find out what it takes to win!

With the deadline to enter the competition closing in, we have organised some events to help you get your application spot on! Follow the link below and see which one suits your schedule best!
Scottish Institute for Enterprise have launched the 2018 Fresh Ideas competition. Submit your idea for businesses, social enterprises, products and services, and you could win up to £1,200! Apply by 28 January 2019.
Say hello, new logo.

We loved our old logo, and look, and know many felt the same. And yet, here we are to explain why we decided to ...

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slackhq.com
Mentoring at Shepherd and Wedderburn | Edinburgh Chamber ...

Shepherd and Wedderburn, as a collection of individuals and as a business, has put diversity and inclusivity at the heart its organisational culture and values. The business case for fostering diversity and inclusivity in the workplace is compelling.

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www.edinburghchamber.co.uk
Best city in Scotland to start an SME is named

Edinburgh is top in Scotland and the tenth best city in the UK to start an SME, according to new research. Glasgow was behind the Scottish capital, coming in at number 14 in the list in the research conducted for card payment solution provider...

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www.insider.co.uk
Jim Duffy comment: After Brexit, Indyref2 could turn off ...

Starting a business takes more than an idea, some guts and determination. For many, it means putting their lives on hold while they try to get started and ­generate a profit. It means asking the bank for a loan, having completed a business plan.

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www.scotsman.com
Why so many young workers have 'side hustles'

At 3pm most days, James Tobin puts on a shirt and tie and goes to work running educational workshops. In the evening he puts on a wig and fishnets and becomes a drag queen. At the weekends, he's a roaming estate agent, on call to show around...

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www.bbc.co.uk
The Next Frontier in Office Space? The Outdoors

Companies that hire SWA want to know what the competition is doing, in part because they are all angling for the same work force, said Gerdo P. Aquino, the firm's chief executive. "Every time I start a program, they say, 'Check out what Apple...

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www.nytimes.com
Events
➡ 29 JANUARY 2019 - Edinburgh Dream Boards Workshop. BRT Incubator Member Justyna Majewska offers to take you on a self-guided meditation - sounds exciting!. Book here.

➡ 30 JANUARY 2019 - Creative Mornings - Birthday Special (Creative Mornings). Join Creative Mornings Edinburgh in celebrating their 4th birthday! . Book here.

➡ 5 FEBRUARY 2019 - How to Win Money & Influence People - Merchiston (BRT Event) Come along and find out what it takes to have a killer application in our Bright Red Sparks Competition! . Book here.

➡ 5 FEBRUARY 2019 - Creative Circles (Creative Edinburgh) Casual monthly meet-up for creatives, doers, thinkers, and all those in between! . Book here.

➡ 7 FEBRUARY 2019 - How to Win Money & Influence People - Craiglockhart (BRT Event) Come along and find out what it takes to have a killer application in our Bright Red Sparks Competition! Book here.

➡ 8 FEBRUARY 2019 - How to Win Money & Influence People - Craiglockhart (BRT Event) Come along and find out what it takes to have a killer application in our Bright Red Sparks Competition! Book here.

➡ 12 FEBRUARY 2019 - Business Start-up: Networking (Business Gateway). This session provides an ideal environment for small businesses to meet and hone their networking skills. Book here.

➡ 20 FEBRUARY 2019 - Lunch at the Refinery(Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce) ECC's monthly meet-up heads to the Refinery! Come along for a tasty meal and a chance to grow your network. Book here.

➡ 7 MARCH 2019 - Get Paid for What You Know - Freelancer Workshop (BRT Event) Join Pete McLean, our Merchiston incubator manager, and find out the various ways in which you can earn your buck using your own skills. Free Pizza & Beer After party!. Book here.