New business start-ups surge in North East, study finds.

Between November 2023 - 2024, the South East witnessed a surge in innovation-driven businesses, with 253 companies securing Innovate UK grants, underscoring the region's vibrant entrepreneurial landscape.* Innovative businesses often scale quickly because they have a combination of unique ideas, market potential, and competitive advantage that allows them to grow faster than average companies. Click through the slides below to find out how the Innovate UK Scaleup Programme supports high growth companies like these. Click here to find out more- https://ow.ly/3Ibp50Xhqj2 *Source - https://ow.ly/cQS850XhqiA #Scaling #IUKScaleupProgramme

Anglo American's InvestFest 2025 | Building entrepreneurial resilience across Southern Africa Anglo American’s Impact Finance Network (IFN) brought together more than 300 entrepreneurs, investors, corporates and development partners to discuss ways businesses in Southern Africa can build entrepreneurial resilience and foster collaboration at InvestFest 2025, which was held at Victoria Yards in Johannesburg on 1 October 2025. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/d82kRQ2S

🔥 Hot Tip for Family Businesses in Durban #11 Planning Failing to plan is planning to fail. Every family business in Durban should have a clear 12-month action plan outlining sales targets, marketing priorities, operational improvements, and financial goals. A written plan keeps everyone accountable and aligned — and allows you to track progress monthly. 👉 Action Step: Hold a short planning session with key team members. Identify the top 3 priorities that will most improve your business this year and put them on a simple one-page plan. Rob Wilkerson Business Improvement Charters 082 953 7909 #FamilyBusinessDurban #BusinessPlanning #Strategy #GoalSetting #BusinessImprovement #HotTip #RobWilkerson #DurbanBusiness #DurbanEntrepreneurs #DurbanSMEs #DurbanBusinessOwners #DurbanStartups #KZNBusiness #KZNEntrepreneurs #DurbanLeadership #DurbanBizCommunity #DurbanChamberOfCommerce

Do successful entrepreneurs simply have the right skills, the right resources, the right networks? Before a startup makes its first sale, its founder’s mindset may already determine whether it will go global. Check out Paula Danskin Englis's research on the Berry Business Brief Substack showing that international success starts long before incorporation. https://lnkd.in/eFd6dZ72

Where are the UK’s entrepreneurs starting businesses? London remains the largest hub, with nearly a million private sector firms and boroughs like Camden and Hackney leading in startup density. But the bigger story is the rise of regional entrepreneurship. Across the UK, new business hotspots are emerging: ✅ Manchester and the North West ✅ Cambridge ✅ Bristol and the South West ✅ Midlands and Warwickshire ✅ Wales and smaller cities The takeaway: London leads in volume, but the future of UK business lies in regional ecosystems that combine talent, lower costs, and sector expertise. At Turner Little, we support entrepreneurs in structuring, banking, and launching businesses - both in the UK and internationally. https://ow.ly/2Ju650WTKWq

York University and the Town of Georgina signed a five-year MOU to formalize their collaboration in areas such as primary care, economic development, entrepreneurship, and knowledge mobilization. The agreement builds on earlier efforts, including York's YSpace Georgina Business Incubator/Accelerator Hub launched in 2022, which supports local businesses and fosters learning and collaboration. Read more: https://bit.ly/3JFbiJY. Town of Georgina YSpace, York University

York University and the Town of Georgina are shaping the future together!   York University and the Town of Georgina have signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen and expand their partnership in key areas such as primary care, local economic development, entrepreneurship, and innovation. This MOU builds on a strong foundation of collaboration — including the creation of YSpace Georgina in 2022, York’s business incubator and accelerator hub supporting local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and innovators across the region. Through this renewed partnership, York and Georgina will continue to create new opportunities for experiential learning, research, professional development, and community engagement driving positive change and empowering the next generation of changemakers. Together, we’re building stronger, more resilient communities. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g-kquSF8 #YorkU #YSpace #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #CommunityImpact #Georgina #Partnership #Collaboration #YRTech #YRFood

Exiting your business is one of the most consequential decisions an entrepreneur can make. We spoke with Kelli Sexton (EO Canada Bridge) and Bobbi Bullock MSN, RN, RNFA, NP-C (EO Idaho), participants from the first cohort of EO with Harvard Business School: Navigating Your Exit, to understand what Navigating Your Exit offers. Their reflections highlight how the program prepares founders to manage one of the most pivotal transitions in entrepreneurial life. Read here: https://lnkd.in/g7HPMxtz #EO #EOBlog #EOWithHarvard #BusinessExitStrategy

Home-based businesses are the backbone of American entrepreneurship—where innovation begins and dreams take flight. It's time to cut the red tape, empower individuals, and let the free market thrive. Last week, I had the privilege of speaking in support of a bill that does exactly that—removing unnecessary government barriers so small businesses can grow, compete, and succeed.

Unlocking Your Entrepreneurial Dreams: 15 Simple and Profitable Businesses You Can Start with R50k The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in South Africa, but for many, the hurdle of starting a business can feel daunting. 15 simple and profitable businesses the fear of failure, the lack of capital, and the overwhelming options ca https://lnkd.in/dNAF_Ryv - Entrepreneurship in South Africa Low Budget Business Mobile Businesses Niche Businesses Online Business Ideas Profitable Businesses R50k Business Ideas Small Business Ideas South African Business Startup South Africa