Startups
Doug Richard signs deal with O2
Former Dragons' Den panellist Doug Richard has found an unlikely partner to help him grow his entrepreneurial academy School for Startups: mobile giant O2.
Published 2 days ago by Kate Pritchard.
Training is the key to more entrepreneurs
A new survey has quantified the lack of education and training for entrepreneurs, which is holding back many people from setting up their own businesses.
Published 2 days ago by Jason Hesse.
New "Baby Branson" venture takes off
Watch out, Stelios – the shaky state of the UK’s railways is breeding a new class of entrepreneurs that are starting-up domestic airlines. Martin Halstead, founder of Varsity Express, is one such example.
Published 3 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Entrepreneur launches "The People's Energy Company"
An entrepreneur is taking on the likes of British Gas, EDF and the other big gas and electricity providers by launching his own low-cost energy company, At Cost Energy.
Published 10 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Britain's youngest vehicle recovery operator?
When should you be allowed to launch your own business? Is 15 years a little young? Not according to budding entrepreneur Sam Burke, who founded his own recovery business last year.
Published 14 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Murray Wells challenges incumbent hearing-aid retailers
Jamie Murray Wells, founder of Glasses Direct and our Young Entrepreneur of the Year, is once again taking on Specsavers and Boots – this time by selling cut-price hearing aids online: “The gloves are on!” he says.
Published 16 days ago by Kate Pritchard.
Apply here – Enterprising Young Brits Awards hots up
Under 30 and looking to start your own business? Can't wait to make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality? If so, the Enterprising Young Brits Awards are looking for applicants.
Published 21 days ago by Jason Hesse.
Northern Ireland beats England in startup race
Northern Irish entrepreneurs appear to be doing the best out of the UK in tackling the recession, seeing the number of new business startups rise by 30 per cent in the fourth quarter of last year.
Published 22 days ago by Jason Hesse.
"Make Your Mark with a Tenner" scheme doubles in size
Enterprise UK's annual Make Your Mark with a Tenner campaign is back for the third year – this time with extra funding from the Big Lottery Fund.
Published 24 days ago by Kate Pritchard.
The "Boring Bank of Cambridge" to open soon
A group of British entrepreneurs are opening a new bank, which will be called the "Boring Bank of Cambridge" or "Cambridge Boring Bank".
Published 28 days ago by Jason Hesse.
