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More information on the Graduate Route visa can be found from the International Student Team at: Graduate Route Visa (birmingham.ac.uk)
More information on the Graduate Route visa can be found from the International Student Team at: Graduate Route Visa (birmingham.ac.uk)
At the heart of the brand lies a deep-seated belief in the power of fashion and that it can bring positive changes. Inspired by the giving nature of his grandmother and a desire to continue her legacy of generosity and kindness, Roland embarked on a journey to create a brand that not only combines luxury and streetwear but also makes a tangible difference in the world.
Through the "More Action" campaign, Ma. goes beyond the realm of fashion, tackling issues like period poverty and supporting the homeless in Birmingham.
Roland says about his business: "A medical student running a clothing brand during his 5th year of medical school is not something you hear of very often! I am very grateful to the B-Enterprising team at the University of Birmingham, who supported my dream by giving us a £500 Start-Up fund, which went towards our sample costs for our winter collection. Designing and iterating pieces has quickly become one the most expensive parts of this journey.
To me, Ma. is much more than just a clothing brand. I truly do believe it can become a major movement, inspiring individuals to join the cause and be part of something greater than themselves.
Everything Ma. has done so far, has been organised and completed by myself with
the help of friends. I can only imagine what we could achieve as a community
if more people came together to simply do good.
The fact that something I envisioned has now become a tangible reality is surreal at times and so incredibly rewarding. The fashion industry is a trillion-pound industry, consider what impact we could make by tapping into only a little bit of that massive pie."
Roland's advice for anyone starting a business? "Start yesterday. Planning can help you greatly when it comes to
executing effectively but do not let perfectionism or fear hold you back from
starting. I wish I had started sooner and was able to make all the mistakes as
soon as possible. Making a costly mistake when your business is worth £10,000,
is arguably much better than making the same mistake when your business is
worth 1 million pounds. So fail fast, fail often and never give up."
Find out more about the brand and its work at www.moreamoure.com.
On Monday, 11th December 2023, Teachify,
a pioneering Birmingham-based tech AI company, was bestowed the highly coveted
#SBS Small Business Sunday Award by Retail Entrepreneur & TV Dragon Theo
Paphitis.
Teachifyuk.com, founded by Ikum
Kandola and Frank Crossley, is on a mission to empower teachers and transform
the educational landscape. Their AI-powered software streamlines lesson
preparation by generating tailored resources, alleviating the administrative
burden and enabling educators to dedicate more time to inspiring and educating
students.
Entrepreneur Theo Paphitis reposted Teachify’s message to his over 500,000 Twitter and Instagram followers and as a result, they gained over 150 new followers, a 42% increase in website traffic and numerous new business inquiries in just 24 hours. They are also profiled on the #SBS website (www.theopaphitissbs.com) which is exclusive to all Small Business Sunday winners.
On winning this award, Ikum Kandola, Founder & Managing Director of Teachify, said: 'Winning this sought-after award truly has provided a massive boost in such a short period of time. Not only that, but having a well-known entrepreneur like Theo take a look at and support our business means a lot. We understand how important teachers are to society and are passionate about reducing their workload by developing and implementing cutting-edge AI software. I look forward to becoming more involved in the network and attending #SBSEvent2024.
Small business champion and Ryman Stationery, Robert Dyas and Boux
Avenue Chairman, Theo Paphitis, said: “We are thrilled to welcome new #SBS members every
week and highlight just how important it is to support our small businesses
here in the UK. My vision is that
everyone who has ever won an #SBS re-tweet from me becomes part of a friendly
club; like-minded individuals who can share successes and learnings. The
website will also give a valuable profile to the winners chosen and I wish
Teachify every success.”
Anyone looking for a re‐tweet from Theo should tweet on Twitter or do an Instagram post to him about their business on Sunday between 5 PM and 7.30 PM and include the hashtag #SBS. Six lucky businesses are re‐tweeted every Monday at 8 PM and then invited to enter their profile on the new website, attend the annual #SBS networking event and take advantage of the networking opportunities.
The business is founded by University of Birmingham alumnus Daniel Bridgewater (Business Management and Communications, 2014) who tells his story in the latest Career Talk podcast.
The business currently has around 8000 subscribers, over 1000 partners and operates in Greater Birmingham, London, Greater Manchester and Liverpool and Merseyside.
In this podcast, Daniel chats to host Bob Lee and gives an honest assessment about life as a CEO and some stella tips to help you develop and grow your own idea. Buckt has come a long way from an idea, part inspired by a relationship break up and a tonic for boredom busting. The business now helps customers find their own bucket list inspired experiences with exciting mystery box activities delivered to their door.
After recently securing investment, the business is on an exciting growth trajectory. Over the coming months, the business will be developing a new app, expanding into 4 new regions (Watch this space!) and dramatically increasing their subscriber numbers.
Visit the Buckt website for more info
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