A recent report has suggested that the UK is one of the worst countries for encouraging female entrepreneurs. The report stated that when it comes to successful businesswomen, the UK had one of the lowest figures, highlighting the UK’s...
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...
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...
Research consistently shows that young companies are striking up in business with a green mind-set; yet for those who are outside of co-working spaces, and are instead inside of freezing sole offices and workspaces, the challenge of staying green...
For entrepreneurs across the UK, there are some key events coming up in 2017. If you want to meet and network with like-minded people, learn from those who have been there and done it already, and give your business...
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...
Tourist destination or University town, Brighton & Hove comes under many guises, but unbeknown to most holidaymakers, this good-vibe city is one of the UK’s entrepreneurial capitals. Creativity is never hard to find in Brighton and it is one...
Exeter is a student brewing pot for entrepreneurial ideas. The local council has created a focus on a strong startup community as well as trying to create an innovative landscape by getting big companies – such as EDF and...
There’s a new breed of company: those that can be set up, and be based from, a coffee shop. The rise of these companies have given way to an uprising in hubs that range from the dedicated business incubator,...