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New Year, New Challenge? Want to know what lies beyond the lab bench? Scientists the world over are looking to industry for the next big challenge.

Windback Wednesdays are back, and in this series we’ll be exploring how to make the leap from academia to industry.
Although it might sound a bit daunting, the world of business is not as scary as it might seem. There are steps you can take to move into an entirely new world of business and marketing that offers exciting prospects. The suggestions are however, to take it nice and easy.

To kick-start the first Windback Wednesdays of 2014, we’ll be looking at how to get the ball rolling with Tips on starting a business in science.

Have you taken the plunge and jumped from academia to industry? We’d love to hear about your adventures on Facebook, Twitter using hashtag #WindbackWeds, on Linkedin, Google + or in the comments section below.