The pre-qualification process for selecting an e-invoicing system for East Riding of Yorkshire Council started in August 06. In Jan 2007, OB10 announced award of a three year contract by the council. What is amazing is the short buying cycle! This proves that the council has done its home work and was genuinely interested in […]

You might be interested in this slide pack from Ben Holmes of Index Ventures who presented at last week’s Future Of Web Apps. Thanks Imran for pointing me to this. It’s the first time I came across slideshare. What a great idea! Something everyone could do with. Just like Youtube! What about a similar platform […]

If you are keen to register for the above event taking place at KPMG on 15th March, you could do so now by clicking here. Thanks to Ixis, we now have a more permanent home at http://www.nwstartup20.co.uk. This will allow me to organise different types of events easily. Few events I have in mind (not […]

Here is a video clip from Youtube that is worth watching… I am the mighty finder – I can find anything – you can run but you cannot hide. Tags: Youtube, Microsoft, Apple, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates

Some of the blog aggregators you might want to consider: Footy 24/7 aggregates news, blogs, videos and images from official sites of premiership foot ball clubs. This is a rich medium with pictures and videos. Platform chosen is Drupal.  Planet Enterprise 2.0 run by Rhys Jones, the founder of Accountis aggregates content on enterprise 2.0 […]

This is just to announce that a Google Group has been set-up for the NW Start-Up events. Site can be access through here. Its bit rusty at present. That’s it for now. I am switching off. Tags: NW StartUp 2.0, Google groups

As my mid afternoon appointment got cancelled after I arrived in London, I have been blogging and organising the speakers and website for the NW Start Up 2.0 event. I just secured the third and fourth speakers, Robert Wakeling, Founder and CEO of Wadaro and Mark Birbeck of X-Port. Later today, I will be attending […]

Just a quick note to say that the next NW StartUp 2.0 event will be held at KPMG Manchester, sponsored by KPMG. The objective continues be to bring software entrepreneurs and investment community under one roof. Doors will be opened at 18:30. Programme: 18:30-19:15 – Networking 19:15-19:45 – Speakers 19:45-20:15 – Q&A/Panel 20:15-21:15 – Networking […]

Paul Walsh, CEO of Segala has come up with a cunning plan (reminds me of Blackaddder!) to increase traffic to his blog. But in the process, he also wants to help his so called blogger friends increase traffic to their blogs. And I am the first sucker! Hey readers, here is a chance for you […]

Can you describe yourself in one word? If so what would it be? Think before you type it in. It may reflect: Who you are What your aspirations are What you do What you have achieved Your wins and losses to date Risks your have taken Your wealth etc etc. For me, it has to […]