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Freelance programmers for Kwiqq

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 25th, 2008 • Category: Business

Kwiqq, the local Social Networking Software company are on the hunt for Freelance Developers. Experience and talent are a must
Spec as follows:
We are looking for experienced, talented programmers to work with us on a freelance basis to begin with but with a view to joining our team on full time contracts. […]



Freelance Advisor website launches

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 23rd, 2008 • Category: Business

A new website called Freelance Advisor has been launched by Darren Fell, founder of Pure360 - a successful local SMS and email marketing company. Featuring podcasts, articles and tips the site has been designed to become an up to date and useful resource for freelancers and contractors.
Freelance Advisor is sponsored by Crunch, an online […]



The Werks gets a mention in The New York Times

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 20th, 2008 • Category: Business

The Werks opened up for business in December last year and has truly developed a community spirit where their approach to work space and events is truly refreshing to see.
We love to see Brighton in the press and today was one of those days where The Werks were mentioned twice in The New York Times […]



Introduction to Flex - a course by Ariaware (Aral Balkan)

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 20th, 2008 • Category: Business, Education

Aral of Ariaware is organising a one off 1-day course to introduce students to Flex.  No previous knowledge of Flex required.  Go along to learn the wonders of Flex through the Flex Builder tool, the Flex Framework, and ActionScript 3.
The course will take place on the 21st of March at The Werks.



The Mystery of Silverback

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 19th, 2008 • Category: Business

The guys over at ClearLeft are building up talk about Silverback and won’t tell us what it is all about.  Apparently, if you add ClearLeft + Gorilla + Clipboard you should be able to figure out the answer.
I haven’t figured it out yet, but will be keeping an eye out on it and hoping I’ll […]



ShowMeDo launches Python programming Subscription Videos

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 16th, 2008 • Category: Business

ShowMeDo is a Brighton based screencasting (video tutorials) startup. Their website contains many educational screencasts focused on IT.
Their latest Subscription package has been released and is focused on the rapidly growing Python programming language. Aimed at newbies to Python, subscribers will receive at least 2 new tutorial videos per week. The videos […]



£5 App - The grown-from-garage EuroGamer

By Ian Ozsvald • Feb 16th, 2008 • Category: Business, Events

Last Tuesday Rupert of EuroGamer gave a great talk on how he and his brother built one of Europe’s largest gaming news sites from their parent’s garage.
The story began aged 14 when he and his brother built a simple CMS to publish their game reviews. The site grew more popular and so did their […]



Writing classes for beginners and professionals

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 15th, 2008 • Category: Business, Education, Events

The lively and friendly Libby Davy from Authentic Blogging recently started writing classes over at The Werks designed to connect with your real voice and express yourself.
If you are someone who needs the written word to communicate and will help you express, create, connect, learn, grow and play then you may want to check out […]



Relly of Poppy Copy featured article on New Founders Program

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 14th, 2008 • Category: Business

Relly of Poppy Copy, a local copy writing business was interviewed at Harvest for their New Founders Program. Check out what she has to say about starting a copy writing business.
Keep you eyes peeled for the next Brighton Girl Geek Dinner if you would like to hear more about copy writing or Poppy Copy.



Academy Internet and Site Visibility merge

By Rosie Sherry • Feb 14th, 2008 • Category: Business

Academy Internet’s parent company Academy Learning has announced it is merging with Site Visibility, a search marketing agency. The combined business is hoped to become one of the top 15 search marketing agencies in the UK.
AI chief executive Jason Woodford announced, “This investment is one further step in our mission to become one of […]