A journalism and English literature graduate, Roberts is a hack turned culture vulture with a new-found love of all things entrepreneurial and business-like.
Pop culture club
Amy-Louise Roberts
Feb 6 '14
For years, brands have utilised popular culture to inform and enhance advertising strategies. Now, with increasingly sophisticated technology and ever more savvy consumers, what does the future hold for culture-driven marketing?
New findings reveal the benefits of song in the shopping environment
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 29 '14
Survey from PPL suggests there are clear mutual remunerations as regards music’s place in retail
Campaign launched to encourage small business funding applications
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 28 '14
British Bankers’ Association aims to direct entrepreneurs back to their bank managers with new marketing strategy
Government unveils action plan to bring manufacturing production back to UK
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 24 '14
After too many years of British manufacturers outsourcing key processes overseas, serious measures are being taken to bring a cherished industry back to home turf
Retail crime on the rise
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 24 '14
New figures from the BRC show a nine-year high in theft, and an 80% increase in technology-based crimes
FTSE 350 firms edge closer to women on boards target
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 20 '14
After years of insufficient representation in the upper echelons of the business world, the government is taking further steps to increase female presence in the boardroom
Untapped talent: RBS poll identifies one in five adults as private or ‘hidden’ entrepreneurs
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 16 '14
The next generation of Alan Sugars and Richard Bransons could be hiding their light under a bushel, according to revealing new survey statistics
High vision: new £8m venture launched to inspire tech-based solutions to alleged high street woes
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 16 '14
Death of the high street? Not a chance. It’s all a question of innovative, technological evolution, as proved by an £8m competitive scheme launched by the government
London calling: new Startup Institute to shake up the capital’s business ecosystem
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 14 '14
New accelerator firm to open in east London’s Tech City is set to tackle the large percentage of unfilled start-up positions in the capital
Doubting debt: Bank of England figures report small firms are turning their back on financial institutions
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 13 '14
For years, banks have done nothing but loan funds, irresponsibly or otherwise. Now it seems they can’t give them away for love nor money
Funding the future: start-up funds and mentoring the way forward for business
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 10 '14
Former Apprentice contestant Raj Dhonota launches a new £1m start-up fund, proving that help and guidance are the key to business success
Accelerator Academy: final call for applicants
Amy-Louise Roberts
Jan 8 '14
Eschew traditional luck and fortitude, 12 weeks at the Accelerator Academy is all most tech-savvy start-ups require for a fast-track to success