Back Her Business
On 26 November, SETsquared Bristol ran a panel discussion to launch a free Back Her Business pre-incubation programme, in collaboration with NatWest, to help women-formed businesses (including tech, tech enabled and non-tech businesses) access world class business support. Paul Forster, Community Manager at SETsquared, introduced the Back Her Business initiative, citing the Alison Rose Review […]
Finding Investment
Greville Commins, Entrepreneur-in-Residence SETsquared Bristol Question I have a high fashion brand and have been featured in many top UK publications. Many influencers have worn my products but right now my biggest challenge is finding investment. What can I do…I want to scale up but finance is hindering me? – Bristol Brand Owner Answer Firstly, […]
Top tips to jump start your business plan (with more than an idea)
By Rhian Jarman, Marketing and Events Coordinator, SETsquared Bristol On 17th July 2019, SETsquared Bristol ran a free ‘Jump start your business plan’ community workshop at Barton Hill Settlement, with funding from The University of Bristol. Aspiring entrepreneurs and start-up Founders, with businesses ranging from consultancies, arts and social enterprise, were treated to an informative, […]
SETsquared Answers Your Questions!
Rhian Jarman, Marketing and Events Coordinator, SETsquared Bristol I have a sustainable clothing business. Getting my message across to my audience is important but there is a fine line between spreading awareness and coming across as preaching. Can you share any tips on how I can spread awareness without making my customers feel guilty about […]
SETsquared Breakthrough Bursary
SETsquared Bristol welcomes three ‘Breakthrough Bursary’ businesses into its world-class incubation programme •SETsquared Bristol launched its ‘Breakthrough Bursary’ in February to help support Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) entrepreneurs access tech business support through the incubator •Chisel Robotics Ltd, Cyber Scholars, and NORTHSTAR™ have been awarded bursaries •The three placements fund 75% of SETsquared […]
SETsquared Answers Your Questions!
Rhian Jarman, Marketing and Events Coordinator, SETsquared Bristol Question I have a sustainable clothing business. Getting my message across to my audience is important but there is a fine line between spreading awareness and coming across as preaching. Can you share any tips on how I can spread awareness without making my customers feel guilty […]
SETsquared Answers Your Questions!
Question: I’m a local fashion designer and have been making clothes for a while now. I am thinking of reaching out to a mentor. Do you have any advice on the best way to do this? – S.Campbell Answer: A mentor/mentee relationship is a great way to help solve challenges and introduce fresh perspectives to […]
All they wanted was a faster horse!
By Grenville Commins As one of SETsquared Bristol’s entrepreneurs-in-residence, I get to meet a broad range of people and businesses across the technology sector. In my numerous meetings with early stage entrepreneurs and later stage companies, I hear many say that they plan to ask their customers what they want and just go ahead and […]
