Bitreserve and CNET founder Halsey Minor talks dot-commers, virtual currencies and the Bank of England’s open-mindedness March 8, 2015 You might not have heard of Halsey Minor, but it’s likely that you’ve indirectly benefited from one of his many achievements. He’s one half of the brains behind CNET, the technology media website which, founded in 1994, was in the vanguard of internet firms, and is still one of the most-visited tech information resources in [...]
Entrepreneurship is not the preserve of the young: You can succeed at any age March 8, 2015 Popular portrayals of entrepreneurialism might leave you convinced that the only people who are going to make it in business are twenty-somethings – millennials. But the reality is not nearly so clear cut. My own experience of setting up Zendesk is a testament to the fact that, if you’ve got a great idea and the [...]
Gimme 5 March 8, 2015 …EVENTS FOR ENTREPRENEURS Self-Management, Branding & Decision Making This is day one of a three-day CPD course which explores how to manage yourself better – particularly helpful for those running their own business. 24 March, £180, UCL www.ucl.ac.uk/advances Silicon Drinkabout This weekly meetup for entrepreneurs has become a fixture – and is now in cities [...]
Danger zones: Everything you need to do to stay safe when working in risky locations. March 8, 2015 Deadly diseases, wild animals, terrorism, crime, kidnapping, political unrest, harsh laws, cultural misunderstandings, extremes of climate, loneliness and isolation – all risks that may be experienced by those assigned to work in dangerous places. From treating Ebola sufferers in Sierra Leone to oil exploration in Iraq, world events show that both the risks – and [...]
Gordon Castle: Let us whisky you away to Scotland March 8, 2015 It was here atop the snow-spattered hills of Speyside in the Scottish Highlands that King Macbeth was said to have met his violent end. According to legend, it was the future King Malcolm III who stabbed him in 1057 (he died several weeks later). Life in the valleys rising up either side of the river [...]
48 hours in… Reykjavik March 8, 2015 WHERE TO GO Iceland is one of the best places to spot the Northern Lights. There is, of course, no guarantee you’ll be able to see them given the region’s unpredictable weather, but when the conditions are right they are spectacular. There is no best month to catch them, but avoid May-August, when the days [...]
FA Cup: Rodgers refuses to criticise after Reds fire blanks March 8, 2015 LIVERPOOL 0 BLACKBURN ROVERS 0 LIVERPOOL boss Brendan Rodgers refused to condemn his side despite failing to overpower resolute Championship outfit Blackburn Rovers during their goalless FA Cup quarter-final clash at Anfield yesterday. The Reds have lost just twice during regulation time in their past 28 matches and have won five successive Premier League fixtures, [...]
Sarries dent Wasps’ play-off bid as Tigers hand London Welsh reprieve March 8, 2015 WASPS director of rugby Dai Young insisted his side are progressing despite crashing to a 26-17 defeat to play-off rivals Saracens and surrendering their unbeaten Premiership record at the Ricoh Arena yesterday, Tries from flanker Jackson Wray and wing Chris Wyles helped turn the tide in Saracens’ favour after the Allianz Park outfit had trailed [...]
Football Comment: Arsenal can exploit United’s ongoing frailties March 8, 2015 WHEN Arsenal have fired this season there is no doubt they have been superior to Manchester United, that is without question. But while the Gunners have been in great form over recent months they remain capable of having a bad day. That was most recently showcased against Monaco in the Champions League last-16 first-leg clash, [...]
Great Britain set for a Davis Cup venue dilemma March 8, 2015 GREAT Britain are set to face a quandary over the staging of their Davis Cup quarter-final with France after sealing progress to the last eight with success over the United States in Glasgow yesterday. Hosts Britain will decide the venue for the clash, which will take place between 17-19 July, while Glasgow’s Emirates Arena and [...]
