As well as offering finance, the programme aims to motivate and inspire budding entrepreneurs who are thinking about pursuing an idea of their own
Can a business be both international and hyperlocal?
Steffen Beumer
Oct 16 '23
Many founders and leaders will aspire to taking their business to foreign shores, and expanding on an international level as part of their scaling up process
Inspirational founders remain the key to boosting ethnic representation in UK business leadership
Richard Bearman
Oct 5 '23
Richard Bearman is the Managing Director of Start Up Loans, a government-backed programme, that launched in 2012 to provide loans to new and early-stage businesses throughout the UK that may have struggled to access finance (up to £25k) elsewhere
From startup to scaleup: Three things for UK smaller businesses to consider
Louise McCoy
Sep 14 '23
Louise McCoy is Commercial Managing Director of Small Business Lending at Start Up Loans.
Supporting the UK’s growing talent base of young entrepreneurs
Louise McCoy
Aug 9 '23
Louise McCoy is the Commercial Managing Director of Start Up Loans, a government-backed programme that launched in 2012 to provide loans to new and early-stage businesses throughout the UK that may have struggled to access finance (up to £25k) elsewhere
Expect to see small businesses make the most of this summer
Richard Bearman
Jul 11 '23
Summer is finally here, but for many it’s more than just a season of leisure and relaxation. It’s also a pivotal time for businesses to capitalise on holidaymakers and those willing to spend more as they enjoy the longer evenings and sunny weekends.
We need more fresh perspectives and ideas from leaders of the modern workplace
Louise McCoy
Jun 15 '23
Louise McCoy is Commercial Managing Director of Small Business Lending at Start Up Loans, a government-backed programme that launched in 2012 to provide support and loans to new and early-stage businesses throughout the UK who might struggle to access finance (up to £25k) elsewhere.
The changed workforce: Post covid staff expectations
Maggie Bolger
Jun 1 '23
It was inevitable that a seismic event such as covid would have long last impacts on all of us, how we live, how we work, and what we expect from work life balance.
A bumper year for bank holidays – opportunities and challenges for smaller businesses
Richard Bearman
May 17 '23
In 2023 we should savour bank holidays even more for giving a much-needed boost to our small businesses, especially in sectors like hospitality and retail, which are still feeling the effects from the pandemic.
Taking a business from a homegrown success to an international platform
Béla Seebach
May 4 '23
When we began to expand internationally, we were using the established strategies and communications from our native market.
Why our new Business Support Partners mean big things for UK start ups
Richard Bearman
Apr 7 '23
I have no doubt that this year will, like the rest of the early 2020’s, offer its own unique opportunities and unforeseen challenges to small business owners.
Generation Y: What the next generation needs and how to reach them
Béla Seebach
Mar 21 '23
Understanding who your audience is, well that is just one part of the puzzle – then comes the question, what do they expect from the brand and how can you meet their expectations?
