Startups

Two-fifths of people setting up in business are children of entrepreneurs

New research by the UK StartUp Awards and Starling Bank also shows that founders have to use their own or parents' savings.

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In Capri: Boutique beachwear brand prides itself on using recycled materials and never puts surplus stock in the bin

Isabelle Alexander owns a stylish swimwear brand with a commitment to end-to-end sustainability

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Grimsby neonatal nurse launches in-home care business as she ups the demographic

Sharan Gohil is behind Blossom Home Care Lincolnshire

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Freelance platform Revolancer sees rise in users as it seeks new investment round boost

It's active users have surpassed 120,000

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More East Midlands companies failing, new data suggests

Insolvency and Administration

Insolvency activity – including liquidator and administrator appointments and creditors’ meetings – rose a third last month

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New MyBOOBRisk app uses AI to help women determine their risk of breast cancer

Company hopes the private, paid-for service will go some way to changing the way that risk is calculated for younger women

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Opinion: With the demise of Wilko, could it be time for indies to prosper on the East Midlands high street?

Retail & High Street

Property specialist Riaz Dudhia discusses the regional trends he has picked up on and where he believes the potential lies

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Chiropractor returns home to set up own practice a generation on from spotting opportunity

Chris Wragg recalls long journey to Lincoln with father for treatment as family time and community resonates

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Human Brilliance business start-up draws inspiration from founder overcoming debilitating illness

Helen Wardle is back where her career began - with a very personal focus on helping people and organisations

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BlossomPop photography studio opens in Nottingham

Creative & Digital

Simon and Wendy Mackney already own Mackney Photography in central Derby

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Alacrity Foundation appoint Hannah Williams as its new chief executive

Cardiff Capital Region

She joins the Newport-based graduate entrepreneurship programme from Tiny Rebel

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Female professionals launch new 'exclusive' group for women in business called The Amira Forum

Members will be asked to sign a privacy document so they can speak frankly and openly about the issues that affect them

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Hull midwife delivers solution for weather-exposed engineers

Mum of five Helen Foster is behind the DryCab and has secured manufacturing and distribution channels

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East Midlands Chamber Generation Next network to hold inaugural conference next month

Chamber of Commerce

The Generation Next event will be held at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground on Monday, October 9

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Security firm set up during pandemic now working with Middle Eastern royalty and Hollywood movie sets

Monarch Security was set up during the Covid-19 lockdown by Farhaan Bhatti and Phil Wright

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Mapperley Blooms set to flourish following shop deal

Retail & High Street

Owner Vaiva Jokubauske, 'Having my own fresh flower shop is something that I've been dreaming about since forever'

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Dates for 2024 Leicestershire Innovation Festival revealed

Local Enterprise Partnership

The fortnight-long festival will include the 2024 LeicestershireLive Innovation Awards on Feubruary 15

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Network event for Asian entrepreneurs in Leicester

Asian Communities

September 21 Leicester event includes a panel discussion with leading business people

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Market test grants now being made available to aspiring Hull entrepreneurs

business support

Levelling Up cash to be used to help with first steps of fledgling businesses

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E-Factor's Business Hive unites members online with new network

business support

Business support group brings new platform forward to aid the northern Lincolnshire enterprises it serves

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Henry Brothers wins £7m University of Nottingham Castle Meadow Campus contract

University wants to create enterprise campus on the 9 acre site which sits at the foot of Nottingham Castle

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The online 'dating platform' that links small and micro businesses

the hookup helps entrepreneurs meet online, build partnerships and unlock business opportunities

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Region’s top young talent celebrated at East Midlands Chamber Generation Next Awards 2023

Chamber of Commerce

Awards returned to Bustler Market in Derby and featured street food, cocktails, Project D doughnuts and a DJ set

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Big Interview: Stuart Broad on reopening his pub after a massive fire, plans for more pubs and THAT Jonny Bairstow Ashes run-out

'Harry called me about 5.15 in the morning. I was playing the test match at Trent Bridge, and he just said 'the pub’s on fire''

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Deals Hays Travel snaps up the Holiday With Us Group to add more shops to growing network The deal was completed as Hays Travel marked its busiest day on record for bookings at the weekend

Finance Cotswolds Chiropractic Health Centre receives £15,000 boost The Broadway-based health centre is the latest business to benefit from startup loan support via SWIG Finance

Tech entrepreneur aims to shake up hotel industry

Birmingham-based Waqar Shah is launching a crowdfunding campaign for his new venture Superbutler

Hays Travel snaps up the Holiday With Us Group to add more shops to growing network

The deal was completed as Hays Travel marked its busiest day on record for bookings at the weekend

Babbasa chief executive to step down as social enterprise looks to expand in other UK cities

Babbasa helps disadvantaged young people from ethnic minority and low-income backgrounds into work, education and business

Youth organisation Urdd Gobaith Cymru appoints new chair

It has also appointed two new young trustees to its board of trustees