How to network (without being a soulless predator)
When you go to a networking event, don’t think ‘business’, think ‘personal’.
Home-grown Six Inches of Soil film released in cinemas across the UK
Cambridge-based DragonLight Films' much-anticipated environmental documentary begins its UK screening tour. The ‘green carpet’ launch will take place at the Arts Picturehouse Cambridge on 19th March, followed by screenings across the country.
The multiplier agency
KISS writes...Over the last few years our capabilities and the way we impact audiences has radically shifted.
Planning a Powerful Presentation
Want to know the easiest and most effective way to create a winning talk or presentation? I thought you might! In which case, read on...
Excite your audience
If you look bored, don't expect your audience to bring all the energy.
Making connections – the secret to networking
Experts like Harvard Business Review confirm that people who network more often land opportunities: interesting projects, better jobs, new clients.
Green Business Impact Programme - fully funded mentoring programme to help reduce your carbon footprint
Want to lower the operating costs of your organisation? Need to supply larger businesses or win contracts? Seeking to attract environment-conscious customers?
The SEO diaries: part 1 – mastering the dark art of SEO
Over two-thirds (68%) of online journeys begin on a search engine, and of all the clicks generated through search engines on desktop devices, 45.1% are organic, underscoring the preference users have for organic search results over alternative sources like paid advertisements.
Are you a rehearsal recluse or a wing it warrior?
You need proper presentation preparation! (To prevent you-know-what. Don't make me say it.)
Rowing and work – more to it than meets the eye
I love rowing. I surprise myself every time I say that as I came late to team sports. My school focused on academic results and had some pretty outdated ideas about girls and sport, so it wasn’t until I moved to Cambridge that I learned to row, and then joined a regular crew. I lean on it in tough times, and it’s taught me more than I can say.
New Treasurer needed at It Takes A City
It Takes A City are looking for a volunteer Treasurer to join our Board.
Better meetings: 3 simple steps
Tired of the same old weekly meetings? Here are some game-changing strategies to inject some life into them.
Cambridge Festival 2024 unveils bumper programme
Fixing the NHS, stopping wars, and the effects of AI on the democratic process headline a packed programme of events at this year’s Cambridge Festival 2024.
A critical trait of success
Successful people seem to have one particular characteristic in common, as I was joyfully reminded this week…
Design studio Apropos- helps climate group Architects Declare prepare for a busy year
Architects Declare is a network of architectural practices committed to addressing the climate and biodiversity emergency. We are helping the group refine their identity and have produced a new logotypes, print and digital communications and a comprehensive design guidelines document.
#21toWatch 2024 shortlist announced
The 2024 shortlist for next month’s coveted #21toWatch Awards is announced – and it once again includes some of the most game-changing innovations, inspirational entrepreneurs, and start-ups from across the East of England.
It Takes A City needs your help
It Takes A City's Women's Homelessness Action Group are looking for a venue to pilot a much needed safe evening/overnight space for homeless/vulnerable women in Cambridge.
An annoying but excellent habit
Simon Hall writes...If you want to make sure you smash that big talk or presentation, this is a quirk worth having… however irritating it may be.
Learn about Allia's Diversity & Disability Inclusion Accelerator
Working on a solution focused on helping those with neurodiversity? Allia can help to accelerate your business growth!
SciTribe logo design
Angie Moyes writes...I worked with Dr Priya Kalia on her ‘SciTribe’ logo. Priya knew that she wanted a typewriter font and came to me to further develop the idea. Priya wanted her branding to feel more ‘together’ as her business, that offers strategic communications consulting focused on science & technology, was growing.
Possible missed cost savings on your phones, mobiles and internet with Breathe Technology
Breathe Technology writes...as part of our commitment to providing top-notch service and ensuring cost-effectiveness for our valued customers, we are thrilled to offer you a complimentary cost-savings review.
The perfect preparation for presenting
To perform at your peak, how you get ready to give a talk is critical, even the details of your transport…
Transforming Healthcare Podcast: CES and the opportunities for the medical and health technology sector
In this episode, host, Jay Evans is joined by Dr Bipin Patel and a special guest for this podcast, Karla Pequenino, a journalist at Publico in Portugal.