The North East BIC provides men’s mental health group a secure space to grow
A men’s mental health group is marking its second year in business with a new office providing it with further headroom for growth. Space North East has opened its first office and podcasting studio at the North East BIC, after seeing the number of men tapping into its support increase significantly over recent months. Founded […]
Sustainability starts small: Startups are critical in shaping our sustainable future
Small businesses may not always generate the headlines that their larger counterparts do, but their impact is no less profound on the UK economy, particularly when it comes to shaping its sustainability credentials. Elite Business Magazine expands… Small enterprises are not only the most dynamic and largest part of the economy, but can often act […]
Small Business Research Initiative announces new name
From 13 May 2024, UK Research and Innovation are renaming the Small Business Research Initiative to Contracts for Innovation. The new name reflects that Contract for Innovation is able to offer fully funded research and development (R&D) contracts to innovative organisations of all sizes. The programme was established in 2005 and is supported by Innovate […]
Businesses help drive the UK away from recession
Reacting to the latest GDP figures, David Bharier, Head of Research at the British Chambers of Commerce, said: “Today’s Q1 GDP first estimate of 0.6%, outstripping expectations, is a welcome sign that the UK has moved away from last year’s shallow recession. Businesses across the UK have been the driving force behind the recovery. “Firms […]
UK small business owners expect to outperform the UK economy in 2024
Business owners are in an optimistic mood, despite concerns about the economy, according to the 2024 annual survey of small businesses conducted by Atom Content Marketing, publishers of the Donut websites. The poll of UK small businesses has found that two-thirds (66%) of business owners and freelancers say they expect to do better in 2024 […]
The Evolve Business Accelerator is now accepting applications
In partnership with Digital Skills Hub & Dorset LEP, Evolve Advisory is seeking up to 12 businesses based in the BCP Council Area, to join the Evolve business accelerator. It will offer mentorship, development workshops, networking opportunities and funding support. The accelerator aims to help people specifically in the digital, creative, and technology sectors develop […]
Startup looking to disrupt market and build trust with new profit-share model
Recently launched insurtech Blip is looking to disrupt the UK insurance market with its new profit-share model. That was according to the firm’s founder and chief executive Gary Ross, who told Insurance Times that the solution ”represents what we stand for as an insurtech”. Blip, which announced its launch in the UK in February, aims […]
Small business Britain and BT launch sustainability initiative
Industry group Small Business Britain partners with telecom giant BT to aid small firms’ sustainability efforts. The BT Sustainability for Small Business programme will launch this month. It is a free six-week CPD Accredited programme offering vital sustainability training to small businesses. The programme starts on 9 September will help entrepreneurs understand and make the most […]
Start Up Croydon’s London E-Business programme alumni shares her experience
Mikala Ayres an alumni of the Start Up Croydon The London E-Business Programme, shares her experience and its impact on her new consultancy. “Back in the summer of 2023, I took the brave and rather large step away from being employed into the world of self-employment. An opportunity came along which I couldn’t turn down […]
British Business Bank appoints Kristen McLeod CBE as its Chief Strategy Officer
The British Business Bank has appointed Kristen McLeod CBE as its new Chief Strategy Officer, effective from September 2024. Kristen joins the British Business Bank from HM Treasury, where she has served as Advisor to the Chancellor of the Exchequer on Growth, Investment and Business since October 2022. That role involves supporting the Chancellor to […]