We’ve just uploaded 2 videos to our new YouTube Channel that we think will really help you move forward in business (or in life)… In the first, Paul gives an 11 min review of ‘The Lean Startup‘ by Eric Ries & explains how you can apply Lean Startup Principles to any idea you might have … More 2 videos to help you Start Something New
2yrs ago (in July 2018) we started running our monthly Founders’ Friday events as a way for self-employed freelancers, startup founders, micro business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs & students to come together in a fun, friendly & informal way to learn about the latest opportunities to start or grow a business in the North East of … More Founders’ Friday returns on 31 July 2020
Our 4th annual 5-day Newcastle Startup Week festival was due to take place next week but because of the Coronavirus lockdown we’ve rescheduled this for 21-25 September 2020. In the meantime, we will still be producing & sharing a range of exclusive video interviews, presentations, panel discussions, webinars, podcasts & blogs every day during the … More What to expect from Newcastle Startup Week ONLINE (18-22 May 2020)
Our 4th annual 5-day Newcastle Startup Week festival (& Newcastle Scaleup Summit) was due to take place in May but due to the Coronavirus lockdown we’ve rescheduled this for 21-25 September 2020. In the meantime, we will still be producing & sharing a range of exclusive video interviews, presentations, panel discussions, webinars, podcasts & blogs … More Newcastle Startup Week ONLINE (18-22 May 2020)
Cybercrime & online fraud was already a big problem in the UK but since the Coronavirus crisis there has unfortunately been an increase in Coronavirus-related scams & criminal activity online & offline. After contacting us via LinkedIn because of our access to new & established businesses across the North East of England, we are very … More [Free Guide] ‘The Little Book of Big Scams’ by NERSOU (North East Regional Special Operations Unit)
Day 4 (Thursday) of our annual Newcastle Startup Week is always about ‘Growing & Scaling’ your business / organisation. Although many of us are still getting used to the Coronavirus lockdown, a new way of living & working or how to save money & reduce costs, some of you might also be actively looking for … More 4 ways to grow your business / organisation
Near the end of last year, I started thinking it would be good to have a new overarching theme for our 4th annual Newcastle Startup Week festival in May. One that transcended ‘business’, widened the appeal & helped more people see that it offered something for anyone who was interested in becoming more creative, innovative … More #StartSomethingNew
There’s no doubt everyone is finding the Coronavirus Lockdown tough (including me) but I hope that you & your loved ones are all keeping safe & well. If any of you are unwell & still reading this, I really hope you make a speedy recovery & get well soon! Right now, your number one concern … More Coronavirus / COVID-19 Funding & Finance
Obviously, things have escalated rapidly since the last time I wrote to you two weeks ago & the UK looks like a very different place since the Coronavirus lockdown came into place on Monday night! I hope you are all safe & well at home with your loved ones & for those of you who … More Coronavirus (COVID-19) update #2
Please note we are monitoring the UK Government’s advice around Coronavirus (COVID-19) closely. With our 4th annual 5-day Newcastle Startup Week festival due to take place between 18-22 May 2020 we are currently still aiming to run the event as planned & don’t want to cause any unnecessary panic or scaremongering. However, we have started … More Coronavirus (COVID-19) update #1