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An entrepreneurs' union? No, we need a chaotic movement for a creative economy

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13 Oct 2013

The idea of a trade union representing entrepreneurs, first mooted by Doug Richard exactly three years ago, is suddenly back in the ether.  Former No.10 adviser, Rohan Silva has called for such a beast to counter the “immoral” hold big business has over government while City AM Editor, Allister Heath has demanded:

Micro-business in the UK is now big: it’s time we understood it better

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30 Sep 2013

By Adam Lent, Director of the Action and Research Centre, RSA

Should a social enterprise crowdfund?

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30 Sep 2013

What makes a successful crowdfunding campaign?

How small and micro businesses could reduce inequality

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29 Sep 2013

We seem to be entering the era of clunky.

Start-up rates among young people double since recession – and they’re here to stay

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27 Sep 2013

Benedict Dellot

By most accounts, life is pretty tough for young people growing up in the UK. Just over 1 million are classed as ‘NEETs’ – not in education, employment or training – and this is having predictable consequences for their health and wellbeing. Research by The Prince’s Trust indicates that 37 per cent of NEET young people are often or nearly always depressed. And even for those who do find work, there is a good chance their jobs will be characterised by zero hour contracts and part-time work.

A call for weird and wonderful work

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11 Sep 2013

Julian Thompson

If you haven’t got time to read this blog, please just watch the video below (http://bit.ly/17pTjL1). It will give you the essence of what we’re looking for, and how to get involved, in a couple of perfectly crafted minutes. Thanks to the most excellent Philippa Young (FRSA) of guerrilla filmmakers Whattookyousolong? for making this fantastic film for us.

What on earth should we do about this mess?

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10 Sep 2013

Anthony Painter

There are two ‘big ideas’ around at the moment. One is austerity and the free market. The other is Keynesianism and defence of public provision. They were the same ‘big ideas’ that were around the last time we were facing severe economic stress. And the time before that too.

A new type of entrepreneur is transforming our world for the better: the 'Venturist'.

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01 Sep 2013

Back in April I wrote a blog post suggesting light-heartedly that we ban the word 'entrepreneur' because of its misleading connotations and replace it with a completely new word - I proposed 'Venturist'.  Much of the thinking behind the post arose from my engagement, through the RSA, with a new generation of young entrepreneurs who seem to me to be all about the mission rather than the money.

Entrepreneurship, AKA ‘pragmatic anger’

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14 Aug 2013

Benedict Dellot

Entrepreneurship is not about money. It never has been. Look at any survey on the motivations for starting up in business and you’ll see that the desire for independence and greater freedom will nearly always trump the opportunity to make money. People start a business to be their own boss, get away from hierarchy and engage in something more meaningful.