“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making ideas happen.” – Scott Belsky, co-founder of Behance. Entrepreneurship is often romanticised. Many of us imagine doing what we love, and becoming our own bosses can be attractive. In reality, you need to work hard, respect your limits, take risks, learn new skills, […]
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No matter your age or standing, there is potential to turn a passion or skill from your professional or social life into a bright business idea. Whether you had the idea of starting your own business this morning or ten years ago, you have an itch to scratch. It’s time […]
Understanding The Angel Investment Landscape “If you need external capital to get your start-up off the ground or to the next stage,attracting an angel investor could be your best bet.” Every startup needs to find an external source of funding to grow its enterprise. One of themost common ways to […]
Early-Stage Landscape-Where can entrepreneurs look for money? Being your own boss, calling all the shots, and rushing to achieve your goals – for many people, entrepreneurship is the ultimate career objective. But as cool as running your own business sounds, it is incredibly difficult. How difficult? 90% of startups fail. […]
NorthInvest Investment Director and Senior Enterprise Manager at KPMG, Lizzie Smith, spoke with The Business Desk to discuss Leeds regional economy, market conditions, bridging the investment divide, and why the perfect time for tech startups is now. This article was originally published on The Business Desk. Innovative, tech-enabled businesses have long […]