Youth Enterprise Academy

2009-01-15T11:11:00.002+08:00

NUS Entrepreneurship Week 2009 (EWeek), an initiative by the NUS Entrepreneurship Society (NES), is a series of events set to raise the awareness of entrepreneurship among NUS students. EWeek will be held to from 19th to 23rd January 2009 with a series of talks, conferences and competitions, in accordance with the theme "Discover, Explore and unleash the entrepreneur in you". Through these events, students will be exposed to emerging forms of entrepreneurship, including green energy, woman entrepreneurship and web technology. Students are also given opportunities to interact with established entrepreneurs, network with enthusiasts and take part in competitions throughout the week. Visit http://www.nes.org.sg/ for more details!

- Springwise New business ideas http://www.springwise.com/ en Copyright 2006 Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:01:27 +0100 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss - Aussie buzz-thru -

No other substance screams WAKE UP as effortlessly as coffee. Australian company Muzz Buzz has capitalised on the realisation that people want their coffee to be quick, convenient and satisfying. At Muzz Buzz, all consumers need to do is drive thru. After all, in-transit consumption is designed with one purpose saving time.

Craig Muzeroll, founder of Muzz Buzz, identified a gap in the Australian market and decided he wanted to give Australians a reason for getting out of bed in the morning. That reason became Muzz Buzz, a growing franchise drive-thru coffee chain which offers quality coffee at a reasonable price and convenient (high traffic flow) locations.

Premium coffee beans and unique Muzz Buzz flavours tempt consumers' tastebuds and since inception the Muzz Buzz menu has expanded to include convenient-to-eat-while-driving food. (Lets just hope the government doesnt ban drivers from eating and drinking while driving...)

The drive-thru coffee franchise is not an entirely novel concept Starbucks opened its first drive-thru in Southern California in 1994, and small, drive-by coffee shacks exist in many parts of the world. But it's not hard to identify the potential of drive-thrus in a speed and coffee-crazed world. Franchise opportunities for Muzz Buzz are currently available in Australia and New Zealand, and for similar ventures elsewhere check out Java Joz and Bear creek Coffee.

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

- http://www.springwise.com/food_beverage/aussie_buzz_on_the_go/ - http://www.springwise.com/food_beverage/aussie_buzz_on_the_go/ Food & Beverage Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:01:27 +0100 - Bands funded by their fans | Update -

A month after launching, music portal Sellaband just announced that it has signed up over 250 bands from more than 30 countries. As described in our previous article, Sellaband enables fans to invest in bands they believe in. More than 1,500 fans have signed up so far, buying over 2,500 stocks (or parts, as they're known on Sellaband). Parts let bands and 'believers' share profits from cd sales and advertising revenues on www.sellaband.com.

One band, Nemesea, is close to USD 10,000 in budget, and has attracted fans from all over the world. The band is determined to reach the end goal of USD 50,000, which will let them record an album with professional help. On the production side, Sellaband has formed partnerships with renowned producers such as Chris Kimsey, Haydn Bendall, James Poyser and Tony Platt, who've worked with a host of music legends, ranging from Bob Marley and the Rolling Stones to Jill Scott and The Roots.

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

- http://www.springwise.com/entertainment/bands_funded_by_their_fans_upd/ - http://www.springwise.com/entertainment/bands_funded_by_their_fans_upd/ Entertainment Wed, 20 Sep 2006 08:01:37 +0100 - Calorie controlled meal delivery -

Mumbai rivals the pace of the fastest cities around the globe. And just like everywhere else, junk food is an easy and popular meal option. To the rescue comes Calorie Care, which delivers healthy food to a customer's door. Calorie Care is Indias first calorie-counted meal delivery service, and their mission is to make it easy, convenient and fun for Mumbaikars to eat healthy food.

Calorie Care sets itself apart from other delivery restaurants by creating individual menus for each customer. Upon first contact, a Calorie Care nutritionist spends an hour with a client to understand his or her health needs and taste preferences. The nutritionist team then designs a personalised food plan that caters to these needs and preferences.

From their personal menus, customers can choose six daily meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner and three mid-meal snacks. Meals are delivered at three separate times during the day, so that everything is fresh. Ideal for anyone wanting to lose weight, for business people on the run, or for busy families who can't find the time to prepare healthy meals. Calorie Care's service is currently only available in Mumbai, but the company does plan to expand to other Indian cities. Franchise opportunities are available.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

- http://www.springwise.com/food_beverage/calorie_controlled_meal_delive/ - http://www.springwise.com/food_beverage/calorie_controlled_meal_delive/ Food & Beverage Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:17:57 +0100 - More beer for women -

It seems an international race is on to get women to drink more beer. Following our previous coverage of Karla, a functional German beer for women, comes a related spotting from Poland. Karmi, a regional brand produced by the Polish division of Carlsberg, is a dark beer that has been around for a while, and is characterized by its sweet caramel flavour.

Categorized as a near-beer for its low alcohol content (0.1%), the drink has been revamped and is now being targeted to women. Besides pretty new packaging, Karmi has also introduced three new flavours: Poema di Caffé (coffee), Selua (pineapple/pi?a colada) and Lamai (guava, dragonfruit and mint). Unlike its German sister Karla, Karmi isn't touted as having medicinal properties. Karmi's positioning is all about flavour, low alcohol content and packaging. Although we can't personally vouch for its taste, the coffee flavoured beer is stealing the show, and was singled out by Polish business magazine Handel as Poland's best new FMCG product of 2006.

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

- http://www.springwise.com/food_beverage/more_beer_for_women/ - http://www.springwise.com/food_beverage/more_beer_for_women/ Food & Beverage Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:39:30 +0100 - Social shopping | Update -

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Crowdstorm is a new way for consumers to find what to buy by measuring the buzz around products. Users recommend products, and the crowd defines the best products by recommending what they know and like. Good products go to the top of the list, weak products disappear: the setup is very much like the popular news website Digg. Buzz is measured by the amount of activity surrounding a product: how many times a product has been viewed, how many bloggers have written about it, and how many Crowdstorm users have commented about it.

Users can add other users as friends, either people they already know or those they've met on Crowdstorm and whose product recommendations they trust. Future enhancements will let users post their own product images and videos, and top-rated members will also be invited to beta-test new products from big brands. UK-based Crowdstorm was founded by Phil Wilkinson, who also set up online price comparison sites ShopGenie and Kelkoo, and aims to be one of the internet's best sources of impartial product information.

Another social shopping network to have launched recently is ThisNext. Much hyped, LA-based ThisNext features a slick design and sends visitors down one of three paths: Discover, Recommend and Shopcast. The discover section lets users browse products recommended by others. Clicking on a item allows them to add it to their wishlist, recommend it, or find out where to buy the product. Users can recommend products by creating themed lists (from 'Japanese Snacks' to 'Things I Cannot Do Without'), or simply by clicking on an easy to install 'Add to ThisNext' browser button.

Appealing to the blogging crowd, ThisNext's standout feature is shopcasting: bloggers can create small banners for their website. These so-called shopcast badges either display their own recommendations or those of the ThisNext community, broadcasting the products they love or must have.

The combination of consuming, curating and creating buzz is hot, as witnessed by the arrival of not only Stylehive, Crowdstorm and ThisNext, but also others like Wists, ShopWiki and Kaboodle. Most are very US-centric. Time to launch local versions and find out who will lead the pack!

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

- http://www.springwise.com/media_publishing/social_shopping_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/media_publishing/social_shopping_update/ Media & Publishing Sun, 17 Sep 2006 17:03:25 +0100 - Ready to assemble, no tools needed -

Just as everything can be upgraded, most things can be simplified. For consumers who struggle with regular ready to assemble furniture and it's complicated instructions, Real Simple Furniture will come as a welcome relief. Real Simple Furniture lives up to its name: their flat-pack furniture can be assembled and disassembled with absolutely no tools, other than a pair of hands. The pieces simply click together using lips and grooves.

Besides offering super fast and easy assembly and disassembly, the company also stands out by making all of its pieces from real wood, not particle board, and manufacturing everything in the United States. RSF's simple and contemporary designs -- chairs, couches, shelving, storage, tables and desks -- are currently only sold through their website. One to partner with, setting up local manufacturing and distribution? IKEA's marketshare is more than big enough. Time to steal a piece of the action ;-)

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

- http://www.springwise.com/homes_housing/ready_to_assemble_no_tools_nee/ - http://www.springwise.com/homes_housing/ready_to_assemble_no_tools_nee/ Homes & Housing Thu, 14 Sep 2006 12:43:46 +0100 - The going is green (and electric) -

Designed in California and manufactured in India, GoinGreen's G-Wiz electric cars are a hit in London, where the company has sold over 600 units, making London the electric car capital of the world. GoinGreen, which was founded in 2004 and has received numerous new business awards, did so purely by word of mouth without dealers, showrooms, advertising, or sales staff. The company cuts costs by selling directly to consumers through its online store. No need for showrooms, either. Interested consumers can make an appointment to test-drive a vehicle at one of four locations in and around London.

Potential emission-free drivers have a choice of two models, aptly named AC and DC. The standard DC model has a maximum range of 40 miles, can go up to 40 mph and is priced at GBP 5,956. Its slightly faster (45 mph) sibling features optional extras like leather seats, remote central locking, and batteries that are upgradeable to hi-performance lithium-ion. AC is available in a variety of colours, including leopard and tiger prints, and is priced from GBP 6,807. Unlike most electric vehicles, the G-Wiz can seat four.

Besides saving on gas, G-Wiz drivers in London are also exempt from paying the city's congestion charge of GBP 8 per day and dont have to pay road tax, either. Some neighbourhoods also offer free parking for electric vehicles. Limited range and speed are hardly an issue in the city, where most trips are short and traffic doesn't usually allow for speeds over 15 mph. (To see the G-Wiz in action, check out this video.)

Green to the core, GoinGreen not only lobbies for a switch to emission free transport, but also off-sets CO2 produced in the manufacturing, delivery and first two year's driving of every car they sell. Offsets are bought from Climate Care, which uses the money to fund CO2 reduction projects.

GoinGreen is the first retailer to sell a large number of this model, which is known as Reva in its native India. Reva is said to be the cheapest commercially produced electric car in the world, and suggested niche markets include small island nations (expensive to get fuel to), and postal delivery services, whose vehicles stop and start frequently and don't need to drive at high speeds.

Interested in selling a racier battery-powered ride? Check out Tesla, which is building electric roadsters that will be available for purchase in early 2007, with an anticipated delivery date of fall 2007. A Tesla Roadster can do zero to 60 mph in about 4 seconds, has a top speed of over 130 mph and a range of 250 miles.

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

- http://www.springwise.com/automotive/the_going_is_green_and_electri/ - http://www.springwise.com/automotive/the_going_is_green_and_electri/ Automotive Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:53:26 +0100 - Gifts by text message -

Dutch cadeaucode.nl, which launched earlier this week, lets late or lazy gift givers send presents by text message. How it works: the giver goes to the company's website, enters the recipient's phone number and a message, pays by credit card, and a message containing a unique gift code is immediately sent to the recipient.

While gift vouchers by email have been around at least as long as Amazon.com has, there's a fun immediacy to receiving a gift by text message -- a greater element of surprise, compounded by the gift voucher being instantly redeemable online. Cadeaucode's gift selection is limited to ten items, currently ranging from a Madonna Live cd/dvd to the infamous 'shave all over' Philips Bodygroom, and the assortment is regularly updated.

According to the company's founders, the limited selection is there for a reason: Cadeaucode doubles as a buzz marketing tool. Gifts are provided to Cadeaucode at no cost by brands hoping to gain a bit of inexpensive exposure. From that point of view, it would definitely make sense for the website to offer more information about the products than it currently does. None of the gifts show a price tag, and although the gift voucher only comes in one value (EUR 25,25), some products have a higher retail value. Which adds to the appeal for consumers it's a present and a potential bargain, sweetly wrapped in a short message. ;-)

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Belgian Ello Mobile is a new mobile operator that was established with the sole aim of giving away 100% of its profits. Ello is a mobile virtual network operator it uses an existing network. Instead of offering bargain-basement cellphone plans, the company offers its customers the chance to contribute directly to a cause with every call they make, and every text message they send.

Customers can currently pick one of six projects, from protecting the jungles of Sumatra to providing mobile schools to street children in South America. Another six projects will be added over the next few months, all of which have been selected by an independent panel of experts. Ello understands the need for charitable organizations to be completely transparent, and will share full profit and loss statements with its customers. To minimize costs, the company is entirely web-based, and works with a small administrative staff. Profit margins are forecast at 24-33% for the first three years, and are targeted to climb to 41% after 2009.

Meanwhile, just launched in the Netherlands, Tommy Telecom is also forging a link between social causes and mobile telecom. Albeit with a very different approach. Tommy's customers are required to structurally donate time or money to a recognized cause. Which means their customer base is 5 million Dutch citizens.

Like Ello, Tommy Telcom is a virtual mobile provider, operating on KPN's network. Unlike Ello, Tommy offers cheap cell phone plans. For EUR 5 per month, members can call other members at no charge, and non-members at EUR 0,15 per minute. Here, the goal isn't to give away profits, but to offer socially engaged consumers a reward for sponsoring causes and an extra incentive to keep donating. And of course the scheme will also encourage members to ask their friends and family to sign up too, so that all involved can call more people for free.

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

- http://www.springwise.com/nonprofit_social_cause/calling_for_a_cause/ - http://www.springwise.com/nonprofit_social_cause/calling_for_a_cause/ Non-profit, Social cause Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:44:54 +0100 - Tripadvisor for gay travellers -

Launched a few weeks ago, Pink Choice is a review website for gay and lesbian travellers. The company was founded by the owners of two successful gay guesthouses in Massachusetts, who were frustrated by the lack of relevant information when planning their own holidays. While TripAdvisor and other online travel review communities feature a wealth of user-generated information about hotels and holiday destinations, no such website exists specifically for a non-straight audience.

Pink Choice aims to feature the most reliable, honest and trusted reviews exclusively for gay and lesbian travellers seeking first-hand information about gay-friendly accommodation worldwide. Besides encouraging members to post reviews and rate hotels, Pink Choice will also hand out annual Pink Choice awards, that will be presented to hotels, guesthouses and inns that have provided the very best in gay and lesbian accommodation.

Based on conservative estimates, the American gay and lesbian community alone represents a USD 65 billion travel market (source: Community Marketing, Inc). Which makes Pink Choice seem like a very smart move. The website currently only features a few dozen destinations, and the number of reviews is very limited. Time for users to start generating content!

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tripadvisor_for_gay_travellers/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tripadvisor_for_gay_travellers/ Tourism & Travel Sun, 10 Sep 2006 15:24:54 +0100 - Robotic retailing -

Opening next month in Nagoya, the Robot Mirai Department store will sell robots and robot accessories. The store is part of a complex that also houses Nagoya's new Robot Museum, and its star product will be a 35 centimeter tall humanoid that goes by the name of Nuvo. Nuvo responds to voice commands, can be operated by remote controls and cellphones, and not only walks, but dances, too.

Though heralded as the world's first specialist robot shop, that's probably stretching the truth a little. Speciality shops already exist in various cities in Japan and across the world (to name two: Robopolis in Paris and Robot Village in New York). But these are geared to robot hobbyists and mainly sell kits and technical manuals. To non-hobbyists, RMD's high-tech look and ready-made products will no doubt more closely match their automaton fantasies.

RMD was developed by Gyrowalk, an agency based in Osaka that handles 'Media & Publishing, Sales & Marketing, Research & Development, Education & Entertainment Concerning the Future of Robots'. One of Gyrowalk's previous initiatives is the Robo Cafe in Osaka, described as a futuristic space where everyone communicates with robots. Every robot in the cafe is for sale, and the high-tech gizmos are balanced by organic food and drinks. (Robo Cafe opened in October 2005.)

Since robo-enthusiasts are hardly limited to Japan, Springwise believes every country could do with a robot department store. Or at least a robo-café. Time to grab your jetpacks and head over for a closer look.

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

- http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ - http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ Retail Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:42:36 +0100 - Wearing your profile on your sleeve -

Here's something that captures the zeitgeist in a novel yet simple way: Canadian t-lists are t-shirts that list the owner's top 5 for *anything*, from five worst movies or five most admired musicians, to five best products ever, or five things he or she will never eat. T-lists t-shirts are sweatshop-free and can be shipped globally. The company has set itself the goal of becoming part of the vernacular.

So what about that zeitgeist? List- and profile-mania is proliferating rapidly, thanks to social websites like MySpace, Facebook, lastfm and Bebo, which are connecting likeminded individuals from around the world. (Not to mention the thousands of dating sites for those who want to be more than friends.) Refreshingly enough, this new listmania is not about keeping track of mass market hits, but about individuals: their likes, dislikes, preferences, interests and so on. Taking this trend and translating it to the 'real world', as t-lists has done, is pretty clever, and may well be the start of many new offline products and services that help individuals literally wear their profiles on their sleeves. All to facilitate conversations, express oneself, or quickly identify other 'tribe members'.

Now, t-lists being a young company, Springwise is sure they wouldn't mind sealing some international distribution deals. Especially if those deals would help them get a better grip on local lists, in languages other than English. Oh, and if you're feeling really entrepreneurial: there's no end to business opportunities when it comes to connecting outspoken individuals who actually like being part of a group as long as its members are just like him or her. For this week, t-lists have definitely made Springwise's top 5!

Website: http://www.t-lists.com
Contact: dingdong@t-lists.com

- http://www.springwise.com/fashion_beauty/wearing_your_profile_on_your_s/ - http://www.springwise.com/fashion_beauty/wearing_your_profile_on_your_s/ Fashion & Beauty Wed, 06 Sep 2006 12:57:00 +0100 - New hotel includes work space for non-guests -

The Hoxton Hotel just opened its doors in a hip neighbourhood in London's East End. Besides the usual meeting spaces for guests, the Hoxton also offers private offices for non-guests. Perfect for getting work done between meetings in London. Each office features a desk, free wireless internet, a phone and a private bathroom. The offices are open from 10 am to 4 pm on weekdays and are currently on offer for just GBP 19 per day. Offering work space to non-guests is a smart sideline for hotels, who should be able to incorporate them with existing (underutilized) business centres without too much trouble.

Flexible being spaces for mobile warriors are fast becoming a global trend. For more examples, see our previous coverage of The Coffee Office in Canada, The Hubworking Centre in London, Habitaz in South Africa and Bureaux in Australia.

Back to the Hoxton, which incorporates plenty of other innovative elements. Taking the easyJet approach to rates, rooms are cheapest far in advance, including elusive attention grabbers of one pound a night. Like most inexpensive airline tickets, reservations at Hoxton Hotel are non-refundable (unless made at GBP 119 or over). This deviates from the hotel standard of 24-hour cancellations, but enables very sharp prices by London standards -- nightly rates average at GBP 79 per room.

The hotel was created by Sinclair Beecham, who co-founded Pret a Manger. The Hoxton is Beecham's first foray into the hotel world, to which he wants to bring a superior, well-designed experience at affordable prices. Frills include free wireless internet throughout the hotel, Frette linens, duck-down duvets and affordable phone calls. As quoted in the Observer, Beecham's inspiration stems from his own underwhelming experiences: "I paid GBP 2.50 for a Mars bar in a hotel the other day. I mean, what do they think I am? In business you've got to treat your customers with respect, not like dumb bastards. That's why I wanted to open a hotel, because I find it so frustrating." Amen to that.

Website: http://www.hoxtonhotels.com
Contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com

- http://www.springwise.com/lifestyle_leisure/new_hotel_includes_work_space/ - http://www.springwise.com/lifestyle_leisure/new_hotel_includes_work_space/ Lifestyle & Leisure Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:34:05 +0100 - Clinical grooming -

Amenity creates skincare products for men. The company launched two years ago, no doubt riding the much hyped wave of metrosexuality. Now, after listening carefully to feedback from its customers, the young company is launching an entirely new range of products. Amenity claims to be pioneering "clinical grooming", a skincare segment that will provide men with solution-focused, physician-developed products.

While doctor-developed products have been hot in the women's market for a while, science-based formulas for men are new. The line of six products will target men's specific skin problems (razor burn, irritation and ingrown hairs) and was developed for men's thicker, oilier skin. Containing plenty of natural ingredients like willow bark extract and shea butter, Amenity products are all alcohol-, oil-, fragrance and cruelty-free. The packaging is smart, too -- dispensers release a metered dosage, are shatter-proof, and locking closures make them safe for gym-bags.

Amenity's Clinical Grooming line -- gel face cleanser, shave cream, after shave & face moisturizer, anti-breakout gel, 'the balm' and foot spray -- will available online and through specialized retailers in October. Time to snap up international distribution rights?

Website: http://www.getamenity.com
Contact: sales@getamenity.com

- http://www.springwise.com/fashion_beauty/clinical_grooming/ - http://www.springwise.com/fashion_beauty/clinical_grooming/ Fashion & Beauty Mon, 04 Sep 2006 21:04:58 +0100 - Tribal tourism | Update -

In April, we reported on Tribe Wanted, the entrepreneurial social experiment that's aiming to create the world's first online and offline tribal community. Tribe Wanted views a Fijian island as its geographical home, and yesterday, 13 'first footers' landed on the island. The group participated in a traditional ceremony with the island's native inhabitants, who the imported tribe will be working with over the next three years.

So far, Tribe Wanted has sold 925 of 5,000 available memberships. Over the past months, tribe members have gathered in various parts of the world to get to know each before heading out to Fiji, and to hone their survival skills: gutting fish, starting fires and navigating by the stars. The organisation also gained support from the Fiji Visitors Bureau, which is happy to see some activity in often overlooked northern Fiji.

Website: http://www.tribewanted.com
Contact: admin@tribewanted.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ Tourism & Travel Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:02:36 +0100

Young Entrepreneurs Scheme for Schools (YES! Schools)

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Young Entrepreneurs Scheme for Schools (YES! Schools)

Provides schools with grants of up to $100,000 to support structured entrepreneurial learning activities

YES! Schools was launched on 10th October 2008 with the objective of nurturing and encouraging students to be enterprising and innovative through ‘hands-on’ entrepreneurship learning opportunities. This scheme will provide funding support for schools to put in place a comprehensive structured entrepreneurship learning programme for their students.

Each year, the schools will have the following amounts to tap on to fund their projects :

a. Up to $100,000 per polytechnic;
b. Up to $50,000 per ITE college; and
c. Up to $10,000 per junior college/centralised institute/secondary school.

Eligibility

YES! Schools is available to polytechnics, ITEs, junior colleges, centralised institute and secondary schools. Projects from primary schools may be funded on a selective basis.

Evaluation Criteria

SPRING will evaluate projects submitted by schools based on the following criteria :

* Entrepreneurship and innovative elements
The proposal should highlight the innovative approach of the project in entrepreneurship learning;

* Holistic approach
The proposal should cover a comprehensive programme on the entrepreneurship learning activities to cultivate a mindset for enterprise among the students and/or teachers;

* Hands-on (experiential) learning component
The proposal should demonstrate the feasibility of the project and outline the steps taken to ensure effective learning outcomes for students. Projects should also require students to put to practical use the lessons learnt; and

* Reach of project
The proposal should indicate the number of students who will benefit from the project.

Apply for YES! Schools

Schools interested in applying for YES! Schools can do so from 1 November 2008.

For any enquiries on YES! Schools, please contact us via email : yes_schools@spring.gov.sg.

For more information on government assistance programmes, please contact the EnterpriseOne hotline at Tel : (65) 6898 1800 or email enterpriseone@spring.gov.sg.

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

- http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ - http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ Retail Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:42:36 +0100 - Wearing your profile on your sleeve -

Website: http://www.t-lists.com
Contact: dingdong@t-lists.com

Website: http://www.hoxtonhotels.com
Contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com

Website: http://www.getamenity.com
Contact: sales@getamenity.com

Website: http://www.tribewanted.com
Contact: admin@tribewanted.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ Tourism & Travel Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:02:36 +0100

Who says Etiquette class is boring?

2009-01-09T11:27:00.001+08:00

I personally think that students nowadays can be rather blessed, the current education system is a lot more flexible and dynamic as compared to when I was a student, allowing students to be exposed to a lot more than just what they need to know to pass exams.

Business Etiquette and Networking is a very good example. We were invited by ITE College West (Clementi Campus) to train their students on business etiquette as well as business networking.

Students get to roleplay as professionals in various fields and then attempt to 'network' with one another. With hilarous results I may add.

Derick and I did the namecard and formality exchange.

'Hi, meet my boss, .....' the class learn about the do's and don't of formal business introductions.

'Nice namecard!' Live demo of what to do and say when meeting new people in a business setting.

The trick to knowing what is the correct volume to use during presentation is that when you cover your ears and speak, you should sound louder in your head than what you would normally be used to. This would mean that you're really projecting.

I've mention before that I really enjoy working with ITE students and I enjoyed having the opportunity to train and interact with the 120 Banking students. Thanks guys. You were great! Look forward to training you soon :)

I wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

- http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ - http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ Retail Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:42:36 +0100 - Wearing your profile on your sleeve -

Website: http://www.t-lists.com
Contact: dingdong@t-lists.com

Website: http://www.hoxtonhotels.com
Contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com

Website: http://www.getamenity.com
Contact: sales@getamenity.com

Website: http://www.tribewanted.com
Contact: admin@tribewanted.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ Tourism & Travel Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:02:36 +0100

Point Blank : Youths Fight Back! On Economy

2008-11-28T09:56:00.004+08:00

Ken, our Founder, was featured on RazorTV's Point Blank in a segment titled,'Youths Fight Back! On Economy'

Check it out below!

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

- http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ - http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ Retail Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:42:36 +0100 - Wearing your profile on your sleeve -

Website: http://www.t-lists.com
Contact: dingdong@t-lists.com

Website: http://www.hoxtonhotels.com
Contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com

Website: http://www.getamenity.com
Contact: sales@getamenity.com

Website: http://www.tribewanted.com
Contact: admin@tribewanted.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ Tourism & Travel Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:02:36 +0100

'Secrets of Young Entrepreneur' Workshop

2008-10-21T14:36:00.006+08:00

Global Entrepreneurship Week “the Week” is a world-wide initiative where more than 74 countries will, together with partner organisations, conduct a range of activities designed to inspire, connect, inform, mentor and engage the next generation of entrepreneurs. Global Entrepreneur Week 2008 will take place from 17th November – 23rd November. More information about the Week can be found here.

NUS Enterprise and Action Community for Entrepreneurship (ACE) are the Country Hosts for Singapore and Youth Enterprise Academy is proud to be a part of this exciting global initiative as a supporting partner.

In line with the Week’s vision, we will be having a ‘Secrets of Young Entrepreneurs’ (SoYE) Workshop at the Singapore Management University (SMU) on Saturday, 22nd Nov 2008. SoYE is a 1-day workshop that introduces participants to the Entrepreneur Mindset, the secrets to discovering great opportunities in their environment as well as the essentials of successful marketing. The workshop will also be featuring young and successful entrepreneurs from the soon-to-be-released book ‘The 3rd Little Pig’ and they will be sharing their success stories with participants.

This introductory workshop is highly recommended for students, aspiring entrepreneurs and teachers. It's a great way for participants to understand the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and to get up close and personal with successful young entrepreneurs.

Date & Time: Saturday 22nd November 2008, 10am – 6pm
Venue: Singapore Management University
Cost: $40 per participant (Special rate of $25 for students).

Includes handouts.
Lunch and refreshments will be catered.

To sign up, simply send us the following details to education@yea.sg or call us at 6222 5672 with your

Name
Organisation
Occupation
Email
Contact Number

Click to view the Trainer's and Speakers' Profile.

Hope to see you there!

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

- http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ - http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ Retail Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:42:36 +0100 - Wearing your profile on your sleeve -

Website: http://www.t-lists.com
Contact: dingdong@t-lists.com

Website: http://www.hoxtonhotels.com
Contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com

Website: http://www.getamenity.com
Contact: sales@getamenity.com

Website: http://www.tribewanted.com
Contact: admin@tribewanted.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ Tourism & Travel Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:02:36 +0100

Not Just Another Name

2008-08-21T17:29:00.005+08:00

In support of *scape, we strongly encourage everyone to sign up for an afternoon of great family bonding. Visit http://www.scape.com.sg/hookup/ to register now!

It doesn't matter if you're a retro parent, hip and happening youth or a groovy grandparent, Money No Enough II is a great movie to catch with your family!

Both Ken and I will be there so hope to see you!

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

- http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ - http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ Retail Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:42:36 +0100 - Wearing your profile on your sleeve -

Website: http://www.t-lists.com
Contact: dingdong@t-lists.com

Website: http://www.hoxtonhotels.com
Contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com

Website: http://www.getamenity.com
Contact: sales@getamenity.com

Website: http://www.tribewanted.com
Contact: admin@tribewanted.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ Tourism & Travel Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:02:36 +0100

Board Game Programmes @ *scape!

2008-08-12T16:52:00.006+08:00

That's right! If you have been wondering how you can take part in our popular board game programmes, here's your chance!

Are you ready to take this opportunity to discover that hidden entrepreneurial spirit in you? Come join us for an evening of fun and learn something about yourself and who knows, it might just change the way you seize life's opportunities.

There will be a different Board Game Programme every Thursday from 7.15pm to 9.45pm at Settlers Lite @ *scape starting from 4th September 2008. So get ready to have a blast with us each week as each board game promises unique learning points and entrepreneurial concepts!

Board Game Programme Schedule

Smart Money - 4 Sept 2008
Zeros-to-Heros - 11 Sept 2008
Dividends - 18 Sept 2008
ExoroGame™ - 25 Sept 2008
Settlers of Catan - 2 Oct 2008
Corporate Cahoots - 9 Oct 2008
Executive Decision - 16 Oct 2008

Who is it for: Everyone!
Time: 7.15pm to 9.45pm
Venue: *scape Youth Centre, 113 Somerset Road, S(238165)
(5 mins from Somerset MRT)
Cost: $20 per person (students enjoy a special rate of $15!)

Register Now!

or email to education[at]yea.sg with your name, occupation, contact number and the session that you would like to attend!

Details of the different board games are below. It's a different board each week so there's always something new to look forward to!

See you there!

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

- http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ - http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ Retail Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:42:36 +0100 - Wearing your profile on your sleeve -

Website: http://www.t-lists.com
Contact: dingdong@t-lists.com

Website: http://www.hoxtonhotels.com
Contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com

Website: http://www.getamenity.com
Contact: sales@getamenity.com

Website: http://www.tribewanted.com
Contact: admin@tribewanted.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ Tourism & Travel Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:02:36 +0100

BlueSky Enterprise Day 2008

2008-07-22T12:16:00.010+08:00

The BlueSky Enterprise Day 2008 has been jointly organised by the Action Community for Entrepreneurship, Talentpreneur Hub and the Youth Enterprise Academy to dedicate a half-day event running entrepreneurship related programmes for youths. It was held on Friday,18th July 2008, at the Hwa Chong Institution. Students and teachers from more than 20 primary and tertiary institutes were invited to participate in workshops, board games and exhibitions. These programmes were aimed to engage youths in various activities to inspire them to realize the possibilities of creative ideas and turning them into avenues of wealth creation.

The BlueSky Enterprise Day is part of the BlueSky Festival which is held annually to run initiatives that encourage and foster the spirit of enterprise amongst Singaporeans, namely the youth.

Gracing the event was the Senior Minister of State for Education, RADM (NS) Lui Tuck Yew, acting as Guest of Honour and took a brief tour of the exhibition area.

At the exhibition, various schools also held exhibits side by side along with other business companies supporting the event such as Now Asia, Microsoft and KooBits. Talentpreneur Hub and the Youth Enterprise Academy were on site to present business development and education programmes which are in line with the vision of Spring Singapore’s initiative to integrate youths into the culture of enterprise.

Student booths on the other hand, presented business programmes and activities that have been run by their respective entrepreneurial student clubs and co-curricular activities. There were also those who tried their hand at setting up and running their own shops selling soft toys and bookmarks among others. Most importantly are exhibits which showcased exemplary Singapore start-ups such as Charles and Keith detailing their humble beginnings to the successful businesses they are today.

Also gracing the event were educational albeit fun filled games held by Settlers Lite, also a local start up. Set in tables laid with board games, groups of students were treated to the fine but essential skills of networking and negotiating. Strategic game play was also evident in “Dividends” where players engage themselves in the trade of financial literacy. Central to the purpose of enterprise, these would prove to be invaluable skills in business and lay the foundation of enterprise in seamless and interactive activity.

Workshops were at hand to foster creative ideas and grease the wheels of innovation. In a series of talks, students participated in discussions with speakers, shared ideas and mapped out concepts in business. It presents a wonderful avenue for them to learn and interact with others to inspire potential entrepreneurs by planting the seeds of business acumen.

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

- http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ - http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ Retail Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:42:36 +0100 - Wearing your profile on your sleeve -

Website: http://www.t-lists.com
Contact: dingdong@t-lists.com

Website: http://www.hoxtonhotels.com
Contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com

Website: http://www.getamenity.com
Contact: sales@getamenity.com

Website: http://www.tribewanted.com
Contact: admin@tribewanted.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ Tourism & Travel Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:02:36 +0100

Mayor's Imagine Social Entrepreneurship Challenge (MISE) 2008

2008-07-05T11:35:00.001+08:00

The Mayor's Imagine Social Entrepreneurship Challenge (MISE) 2008 was designed to help acquaint youth with the local social entrepreneurship scene and to challenge them to come up with a feasible business plan to help voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs) to set up sustainable social enterprises to aid their causes.

More than 200 students from JCs, Polytechnics, ITEs and Universities from 50 teams submitted their executive summaries for their idea.

20 teams were specially selected to go through the Business Plan Workshop by Youth Enterprise Academy. 10 teams would be shortlisted in this round where they would again compete for their projects to be funded by the Mayor's Imagine Fund (MIF).

On Day 1, students learnt about the local social entrepreneurship climate as well as the various legal forms that a social enterprise. They also learnt about business plan essentials in an intensive module and also learnt the importance of being able to market their plan well.

In between Day 1 & Day 2 of the Business Plan Workshop, students signed up for mentoring sessions led by trainers to help them fine-tune and iron out hiccups in their business plan. Given the strict judging criteria, it was not surprising that a large number of students were feeling stressed (it was written all over their faces!) to come up with a solid, feasible and credible business plan to show the judges during Day 2 of the programme.

On Day 2, concurrent sessions of Smart Money board game programmes was run while the judging was going on.

While the students may look relaxed in the above picture, I could tell that their mind was on the judging that was going on in the other room. If it was me, I'll be nervous too!

The MISE Challenge 2008 is a great platform to help students to learn about VWOs and to help think of business ideas to help VWOs create self-running, sustainable social enterprises (thus adding an added avenue of much-needed funds to advance their causes and help their beneficiaries). I felt greatly encouraged by the compassion of the youths to raise up to the challenge and test their mettle (and business ideas!).

To the teams who didn't make it, keep that passion burning! Social entrepreneurship do not begin nor end with MISE 2008. You decide whether or not to make a difference and when to call it quits!

And to the finalist teams, all the best!

For the latest updates on the MISE 2008, watch this space!

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

- http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ - http://www.springwise.com/retail/robotic_retailing/ Retail Sat, 09 Sep 2006 23:42:36 +0100 - Wearing your profile on your sleeve -

Website: http://www.t-lists.com
Contact: dingdong@t-lists.com

Website: http://www.hoxtonhotels.com
Contact: info@hoxtonhotels.com

Website: http://www.getamenity.com
Contact: sales@getamenity.com

Website: http://www.tribewanted.com
Contact: admin@tribewanted.com

- http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ - http://www.springwise.com/tourism_travel/tribal_tourism_update/ Tourism & Travel Sat, 02 Sep 2006 19:02:36 +0100

Join Us at BlueSky Enterprise Day 2008!

2008-07-02T12:29:00.007+08:00

Website: http://www.muzzbuzz.com.au
Contact: info@muzzbuzz.com.au

May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

Website: http://www.caloriecare.com
Contact: sales@caloriecare.com

Website: http://www.karmi.pl
Contact: karmi@karmi.pl

In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

Website: http://www.crowdstorm.com
Contact: info@crowdstorm.com

Website: http://www.thisnext.com
Contact: http://www.thisnext.com/contact

Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
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Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

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(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

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Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

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ASEANpreneurs Youth Leader Network 2008

2008-06-10T11:49:00.004+08:00

ASEANpreneurs Youth Leader Exchange (AYLE) is the flagship exchange project organized by the ASEANpreneurs Youth Leader Network of NUS Entrepreneurship Society (NES), bringing together student leaders and entrepreneurs from the ASEAN countries. Launched in 21 May 2008, AYLE has successfully organized the first edition of AYLE in Singapore, having attracted 29 student leaders from 8 ASEAN countries. Through the 7-day program consisting of entrepreneurship and leadership lectures, company visits and brainstorming sessions, delegates explored on a wide range of entrepreneurship related issues and many went back to their respective countries as advocates and voices of ASEAN youth entrepreneurship. Moving on to our second year, AYLE would be assisting another ASEAN country to host AYLE 09 while actively promoting youth entrepreneurship in ASEAN region through a series of workshops and events.

Talentpreneur Hub and Youth Enterprise Academy was invited to take part in the ASEANpreneurs Youth Leaders Exchange to share about our entrepreneurial journey. It was a great way for the delegates to learn from our experiences as well as pick up ideas and opportunities from the sharing and bring it back to their home countries.

And boy did we have fun sharing. Interestingly enough, most of the foreign delegates were interested in board game programmes (I mean what's not to like about board games, they're super fun, educational, impactful and you learn so much in 2 hours and yet it doesn't really feel like learning at all) and inquired about opportunities to bring some of these educational programmes back to their countries.

There was a Vietnamese student who shared that she's the President of the Cashflow Club back in her university in Hanoi and they really love the board game Cashflow. I mean, like, wow. That's awesome.

To find out more about ASEANpreneurs, visit their website here.

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May bands and fans continue to unite! It's a fun investment for consumers and a great new way for bands to get their first album produced.

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In April, we reported on Stylehive, a collaborative shopping network. Since then, two big new players have entered the arena: Crowdstorm and ThisNext.

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Website: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com
Contact: http://www.realsimplefurniture.com/contact_us.html

Plenty of opportunities for emission free entrepreneurs!

Website: http://www.goingreen.co.uk
Contact: ask@goingreen.co.uk

(We reported on a similar initiative last year Buy Me A Beer, a British hospitality spin-off that lets consumers turn 'I owe you a drink' into an sms that's redeemable at participating pubs. More >>)

Website: http://www.cadeaucode.nl
Contact: service@cadeaucode.nl

- http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ - http://www.springwise.com/life_hacks/gifts_by_text_message/ Life Hacks Mon, 11 Sep 2006 23:44:06 +0100 - Calling for a cause -

Whether you make it easy or rewarding for your customers to be good, turning existing consumer behaviour into a way of contributing to a better world is innovation we applaud.

Website: http://www.ello-mobile.be
Contact: info@ello-mobile.be

Website: http://tommytelecom.nl
Contact: http://tommytelecom.nl/contact

Website: http://www.pinkchoice.com
Contact: info@pinkchoice.com

Website: http://www.robot-museum.net/rmd
Contact: info@gyrowalk.com

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