Susan Benjamin:
This is an excellent programme for startups who face so many challenges and limited budgets
Matt Robinson:
Excellent Day, Interesting Anecdotes, Energetic Delivery
John Hynes:
It’s nice to hear from a man who has done the walk and is able to talk the talk
Clare Brynley-Jones:
Great day – great setting, really interesting and reassuring
Ross Wallin, Pitcher and Piano:
Great Venue, charismatic presenter and good time slots
Phillip Gibbs, Synergy Linx Ltd:
Doug Richard is great, open and has a great sense of humour. Phil Wilkinson was a very valuable addition
Vanessa Knight, 100 Percent Art:
Brilliant, loved the interactive approach with audience to give real on-the-spot examples
Joanna Anthony:
A positive day which I can highly recommend to others

It can be tough to start and run a business. The Business & IP Centre, at the British Library in London, has all the business and IP (intellectual property) information you need as an innovator and entrepreneur. Learn from the success of others and meet like-minded people. It’s free and can save you time and money!
Pearl is a business-in-a-box software package – managing contacts, accounts, sales, products, website, email marketing and task management, all via a web based interface. Ideal for companies that need a powerful system that works well from day one, Pearl helps you keep on top of complex business information, anytime, anywhere.
eOffice is a world-class operator, offering the ultimate in workplace solutions. Their members benefit from stylish, fully furnished serviced offices, available on a daily, weekly, monthly or yearly basis – plus impressive meeting and video conferencing rooms, and cost-effective virtual office services. Their network is global and connects prestigious city centre locations all around the world.
Smarta is a free advice resource and connection platform for entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses and enables you to access real business advice from established entrepreneurs and network with other people starting and running their business. Smarta offers practical guides, news, tools, wikis, a live Q&A with free professional legal advice, and video interviews with top entrepreneurs.

We work with Venture Navigator to support entrepreneurs and startups in the UK. Venture Navigator is a free and impartial online business support service for start ups, small businesses and entrepreneurs.
We work with Informatics Ventures to provide intensive seminars for entrepreneurs in Scotland. Informatics Ventures seeks to engage Scotland’s high-tech serial entrepreneurs and investors for advice and wisdom.