Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are set to make major changes to their product sourcing strategies this year, according to new data from Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce. Just under half of UK SMEs say that sourcing products at more cost-effective prices (43%) is a top priority in 2025. […]
A week-long festival showcasing the region’s best and brightest innovators, entrepreneurs and business minds is set to return to West Yorkshire for its fourth edition. Organised by mayor Tracy Brabin to champion, celebrate and foster collaboration among the region’s business base, the West Yorkshire Innovation Festival will take place between 3-7 March. Businesses and organisations […]
Metro Bank will be hosting a celebration for International Women’s Day – the Women Mean Biz event – at its Stall Street store on Thursday 6 March from 6pm – 8.30pm. International Women’s Day (March 8th) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a […]
The deadline is fast approaching for innovative fintech businesses to apply to be part of the Isle of Man Innovation Challenge 2025. For the third consecutive year, the challenge will provide an opportunity for businesses to develop, test, and refine creative technology-based solutions that drive sustainable progress across industries globally and on-Island. The Challenge is […]
The UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference (BBEC) kicked off the first leg of its highly anticipated Business Masterclass tour on Tuesday, 11 February, at the NatWest Conference Centre in Bishopsgate, London. The theme of the BBEC Business Masterclass is ‘Building Capacity & Sustainability’. The masterclasses are tailored for individuals passionate about building successful businesses while […]
The UK government is hosting one of its largest ever export conferences, with around 1,000 business leaders attending today’s UK Trade and Export Finance Forum to discuss ways of reducing financial barriers to exporting. Hosted in London by UK Export Finance (UKEF), the event welcomes speakers from the CBI, British Chambers of Commerce and Invest […]
What: Trade mission to connect women-led businesses from 10 countries across five sectors with companies in the United Kingdom When: 10 – 12 February 2025 Where: Manchester, United Kingdom (Manchester) – On 11 February, 50 women-led businesses from Africa and Asia will engage in business-to-business meetings with United Kingdom companies at Greater Manchester Chamber of […]
The Department for Business and Trade has today announced a series of exclusive events designed to open doors for UK business in the Indo-Pacific markets. The event series, titled ‘Made in the UK Sold to the Indo-Pacific: Meet the Experts’, will take place between 4 and 13 March in various cities across the UK, including Edinburgh, […]
Prepare to be inspired, empowered, and equipped for success as the UK Black Business Entrepreneurs Conference (BBEC) returns for its fourth annual event! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, 25 June 2025, as this year’s conference promises to be the most dynamic yet, celebrating diversity, resilience, and the entrepreneurial spirit. Taking place in the vibrant heart […]
Entrepreneurs and innovators from across the West Midlands will get the opportunity to develop and grow their businesses by connecting with potential investors, partners and support organisations at a free event next March. Now in its 10th year, Venturefest West Midlands will take place on Wednesday, 19 March, at the Eastside Rooms, Woodcock Street, Birmingham. Among this year’s […]
