When George Oliver left journalism in July 2020, his plan was for a corporate communications start-up specialising in East Midlands innovation. The result was 1284 - based at Loughborough Universit ...
ON THE WRIGHT TRACK AT WRIGHT STUDIOS
How do you know if you're making the right decision when starting a business, or in this case, the Wright decision? It always helps when there are options for financial support available to you – a ...
CHARITY TO PARTNER WITH LEICESTER STARTUPS IN 2023
The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity has announced that it will be partnering with Leicester Startups in 2023 - a non-profit social enterprise running networking events, seminars and mentoring sessions t ...
Esme’s Dog Grooming Business Blooming
When it comes to business, sometimes the timing is just right – even in the most unusual of circumstances. That certainly proved to be the case of Esme Nicholson, who in the midst of the COVID-19 p ...
Orange Fox Studios’ Growth Continues
Throughout the last couple of unprecedented years, which saw the COVID-19 pandemic turn many people’s worlds upside down, stories have been told of silver linings. From more time spent with familie ...
Providing The Means To Create A Business
Alexander Saunders always knew he wanted to build something within Leicester and, thanks to an interest-free business loan from The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity, he has been able to do just that. ...
Charity To Deliver Grants Of Up To £5,000 To Businesses Within The County
Having provided interest-free loans to help support aspiring and existing business owners within Leicestershire and Rutland since 1542, The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity is delighted to announce that ...
£64,500 Approved in Interest-Free Loans by Charity
The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity is pleased to announce details of interest-free loans approved in our second quarter of 2022. A grand total of £64,500 was approved in loans by the charity’s board ...
Creating Award-Winning Relaxing Moments for Many
For many of our borrowers starting a new business, it’s industry experience and knowledge that provides a key platform for success. After all, your product or service is what your business is built on ...
The Beauty of Becoming Your Own Boss
One of the challenges for many of us is the ability to juggle the commitments of work and family. It’s a challenge that, for a lot of business owners, is a key driver in starting a business venture or ...