Tech City UK is piloting a new initiative called Upscale. The 6 month programme helps 30 selected ‘early stage tech businesses’ on their road to expansion with the expertise of world-class Scale Coaches. Upscale provides workshops and networking sessions...
According to a new survey released by business advisers BDO, concerns about global economic growth has dramatically affected UK business confidence. This report suggests that many businesses may be unlikely to invest in the next few months, which could...
PSC Register Changes Prior to 26th June, every company was required to ‘check and confirm’ their PSC information on their annual confirmation statement (CS01). The filing of PSC changes has now become become event driven. Every time a company's PSCs change,...
After writing a piece on Exeter as a startup hub, I was invited to a Startup Weekend. To my delight, I wasn’t simply there to document the event, but was registered as a participant to get involved and team...
Cambridge, home to one the most internationally recognised educational facilities, was nicknamed ‘The Silicon Fen’ over a decade ago. Also known as the Cambridge Cluster, this city inspires high-tech start ups, particularly in the software and biotech sector. Cambridge boasts being in the...
Keeping up with the news can be tricky. Even the most eagle-eyed observer can miss a vital news story. We think being up-to-date on economic developments is key to the success of your startup. Every Wednesday we provide the top...
Newcastle is the powerhouse for innovation in the North East of England. Although many people associate Newcastle with football and friendly Geordies, it is one of the fastest growing tech scenes outside of London. Newcastle has been a center...
For many entrepreneurs deciding on a location to start up their business is an incredibly difficult decision, but we’re here to help. In order to make the decision easier for you, we are starting a series of blog posts...
Challenger Banks There are a dizzying number of "Challenger Banks" emerging to take advantage of the post Credit Crunch shake up in banking regulations, and the impending revolution in banking practices that is forecast to occur with the implementation of...
Today, the world of the consumer moves faster than ever. They communicate with hundreds, or even thousands of contacts in a flash through a singular status update, and consumers can be the literal making or breaking of a company...