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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.

Actionable information, tools and resources

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Jonny Grubin on being an 'all-in' entrepreneur

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Lizzy Hodcroft on finding yourself in business

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PODCAST: Heidi Fisher on building a world run by social entrepreneurs

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Kat Sykes on how divergent thinking powers change

Tools & Resources

Why the best, cheapest and easiest way to grow sales is through the media

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Jo Chidley on the beauty of sustainability

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PODCAST: Estelle Blanks on building innovation ecosystems

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Hermina Ely, Sandi Rickerby and Sarah Cox on supporting older people at home, work and play

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PODCAST: Elaine Morris on staying curious about customers

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PODCAST: Minister Ivan McKee on building Scotland’s trade ecosystem

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PODCAST: Dan Martin on stepping out of your comfort zone

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PODCAST: Raman Sehgal on finding balance when you're starting a business

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Nicki Clark on running a responsible business

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: UMi speaks to Aircards and Kinewell Energy for VentureFest

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Lysa Morrison, David Lynch and Sarah Cox on delivering low carbon homes

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Fraser Doherty on brewing up the world's most popular beer club

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Jordan Dargue and Shaun Fooy on bridging the innovation funding gap

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PODCAST: Sarah Cox on mission-led innovation

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Washington Vieira on the spirit of the coffee industry

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Louise Kennedy on building a culture to attract the right team

Tools & Resources

Podcast: Department for Business and Trade on exporting in the Northern Powerhouse

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Jim Holland on making social and environmental impact simple and affordable

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Steve Pugh on being an effective leader

Tools & Resources

PODCAST: Steve Erdal on growing an AI-enabled, human-led business

Inspiration

Inspiration

In Search of Inspiration: The Best Business and Development Books

Inspiration

Mini-Marketing Inspiration from The Marketing Centre team

Events & Learning

WATCH: Social Entrepreneur Index 2022 - Inspiration Sessions

Inspiration

New study reveals best options for naming a business

Inspiration

A third of UK workers would turn down a company with poor sustainability credentials

Inspiration

Business output on the rise as supply chain pressures ease

Inspiration

Novel high-speed imaging technology set for commercialisation

Inspiration

UK CEOs sign up to new diversity pledge

Inspiration

Shortlist revealed for Northern Powerhouse Export Awards

Inspiration

Sustainability and connectivity focus wins Sofant Technologies £6.2m contract with European Space Agency

Inspiration

New funding to help third sector transition to net zero

Inspiration

What brands need to know about Gen Alpha and their Millennial parents

Inspiration

Meet the Transatlantic Tees Valley training team…

Inspiration

Mythbusting when starting a business

Inspiration

Noveltea becomes carbon negative

Inspiration

Tech company merger will unlock richer solutions and enhance client value

Inspiration

Tips for navigating your way to business success from women on the journey

Inspiration

Top tips for looking after IT equipment when temperatures rise

Inspiration

WATCH: Diversity makes games better

Inspiration

WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment

Inspiration

WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?

Inspiration

Nissan investment to electrify UK automotive sector

Inspiration

Jim Cregan to speak at EM3 Live!

Inspiration

Industry-leaders come together to support women in media

Events and webinars

Inspiration

Mythbusting when starting a business

Inspiration

WATCH: Diversity makes games better

Inspiration

WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment

Inspiration

WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?

Finance & Funding

UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready

Finance & Funding

WATCH: A guide to business loans

Finance & Funding

WATCH: How to structure your grant application

Finance & Funding

WATCH: Get the best from your Tide business banking app

Events & Learning

WATCH: THREE Steps to Easier Business Growth

Events & Learning

WATCH: How to get started with video marketing

Events & Learning

WATCH: How to get started with advertising on Facebook and Instagram

Events & Learning

WATCH: How video recruitment makes businesses more human

Events & Learning

WATCH: Managing behavioural change when starting and scaling a business

Events & Learning

WATCH: Perfecting your marketing action plan

Events & Learning

WATCH: Creating a positive induction experience for new employees

Events & Learning

WATCH: Understanding website SEO audits

Events & Learning

WATCH: Barriers facing women in business

Events & Learning

WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way

Events & Learning

WATCH: Why you can’t grow as fast as you wish

Events & Learning

WATCH: Understanding client psychology

Events & Learning

WATCH: Making Google Analytics work for your business

Events & Learning

WATCH: Understanding digital PR

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WATCH: How to position your PR effectively

Events & Learning

WATCH: How to get journalists to write your story