This group has been set up as a platform for sharing, developing and exploring not just the ideas contained in this one book but all of the areas that feed into it and have influenced Reis’ thinking as we continue to work on improving the success rate of startups. This group is for anyone interested in taking a fresh look at how we aproach business. Please don't be put off by the narrow definitions of 'startup' and 'entrepreneur' that are banded about and remember that entrepreneur are everywher …

Glasgow ethnic role : The make-up of the City’s population is diverse with substantial Pakistani, Indian, Chinese, African and Caribbean communities and, in recent years, a higher number of people from Eastern Europe. These groups make a notable contribution to the social, cultural and economic well-being of the City. People from minority ethnic groups account for over 5.5% of the City’s population ; Let us Celebrate our Contribution to Glasgow and Have Fun!

This is networking for people who hate networking. It is for entrepreneurs and self-starters who work in cafes (or from home). It’s an opportunity to work together, learn essential business skills and share skills without the usual ‘working the room’ pressure. Read any article or book on networking and it will tell you that it’s all about building ‘real’ relationships. However, for a lot of people it’s actually all about anxiety (“what’s my elevator pitch”, “how can I introduce myself to people” …