Former Great British Entrepreneur Awards finalist Drew Cockton has secured a £50,000 investment from Touker Suleyman for his business Owen Drew on the latest episode of BBC’s Dragons’ Den. Drew, who was a finalist in the North West region in 2018, makes a range of vegan soy wax candles, eau de parfum fragrances as well …
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The number of people launching businesses in the UK has risen by more than 5% since last year, despite the hugely challenging conditions facing firms, according to analysis of ONS data by digital bank Starling. The surge in entrepreneurialism is evident in nearly every part of the UK, with Wales seeing a huge 99% increase …
The government is urging businesses to prepare for a ‘no deal’ scenario as the UK leaves the Brexit transition period without a free-trade agreement. A government information campaign, titled ‘Time is Running Out’, will urge firms to ramp up preparations so they don’t get “caught out” when the transition period ends on 31 December. It …
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eBay UK has today announced the launch of the “Pay As You Grow” offer for UK start-ups, removing all fees for first time sellers for their first 100 sales each month. Starting on Friday 9 October and running until the end of the year, the offer – which has been inspired by the new UK …
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Three new individuals were inducted into the Great British Entrepreneurs Champions Hall of Fame at our virtual regional finals last week after we announced UBS Wealth Management as its new sponsor. Julie Deane OBE, founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, John Stapleton, founder of New Covent Garden Soup Co and Little Dish., and Ajaz Ahmed, …
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