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 (& 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
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
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
Our Founders’ Friday events always take place on the last Friday of the month at the TusPark Eagle Lab co-working space on Grainger Street in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. What’s it all about? Since July 2018, we’ve been running Founders’ Friday as a way for self-employed freelancers, startup founders, micro business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs & students … More Founders’ Friday (28th February 2020)
Managing cashflow is one of the most important aspects of running a business. If you don’t know what’s coming in and out, it’s hard to ‘plan for success’. Furthermore, by effectively analysing cashflow you can get rid of those costly processes that end up costing your business money, while investing more in activities that drive … More Insights from FreeAgent: a Q&A
Looking for investment for your tech/digital startup? If so, you need to be at the 11th Wolves Summit in Warsaw, Poland on 24-25 March 2020! Wolves Summit is Europe’s leading conference dedicated to valuable networking & matching of investors with tech businesses at various stages of development & from every relevant sector. To do this, … More Newcastle Startup Week partners with Wolves Summit – Europe’s leading investment-focused event for startups!