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Dana Denis-Smith on the reality of life for female founders
Dana Denis-Smith, founder of Obelisk Support and of the First 100 Years campaign, discusses the challenges for female founders in the legal industry.
My experience as a female founder
Julie Robinson, founder of Move it or Lose it, on starting a business at the age of 50 and how to make it a success.
Supporting women to succeed at Barclays and beyond
Mariquit Corcoran, Head of Barclays Ventures US, on how colleagues and female founders are being supported.
Cathy Craig on being a female founder
Cathy Craig, co-founder and CEO of INCISIV and professor of psychology at Ulster University, on being a female founder and why launching a startup is often a story of personal development.
Why now is the time to support female founders
With lockdown encouraging creativity and new opportunity, Mark Dowds of Anthemis Group hopes we’ll see a new wave of female founders in a post-pandemic world.
Investing in female founders: the angel investor’s view
Rhona Campbell explains ‘the echo effect’ and why we need more female angel investors in the market.
The challenging landscape for female founders
While progress is being made to tackle the gender imbalance among founders and the barriers to entry for women, it is slow, despite the proven business benefits.
Mandy Powell on co-founding a female-led startup
The Goodwash Company co-founder Mandy Powell, explains why having a female co-founder is great for validating your ideas and staying focussed.
9 ways to find and make the most of a mentor
Expert advice and resources for startup founders looking to work with a mentor.
How mentoring has helped my startup grow
James Powell is technical founder at Sellar, a digital solution that is looking to change the way that breweries sell to trade customers.
7 benefits of mentoring for startup founders
Tips on the benefits of mentoring from experienced mentors and mentees in the startup community.
Making the most of your mentor
Ilana Fass, FinTech platform lead at Rise New York, discusses mentoring programmes and how to best work with a mentor.
How to find a mentor through Eagle Labs
Providing access to mentors is an essential part of what we do, says David Morris, Proposition Delivery Manager at Eagle Labs.
How to best work with a mentor
Entrepreneur Kerry Ritz mentors many early-stage startups across the globe, sharing his experience with those making their first steps into business.
What to look for in a mentor
Danae Shell, founder and CEO of Valla and a mentor with CodeBase, explains what founders should look for in a mentor and the ways they could help.
Pay it forward: An investor’s experience to mentoring startups
Muhammad Altalib talks about how investors can bring unique experience to a startup and why those in the startup ecosystem should look to pay it forward.
The key to finding mentors
If you want to find the right mentor you need the right attitude, says Moshe Teitelbaum, founder of fintech startup SHTAR.
Finding a mentor to help your startup thrive
Experienced mentors can make the difference between startup success and failure. We look at the role they play and how to find the right mentor.
Angel investing: 6 ways startups can make the most of business angels
From pitching to investment and diversity, here’s some expert advice and resources for startups.
What to look for in an angel investor
Rhona Campbell, a board member of Investing Women, explains what founders should look for in an angel investor, and why seeking investment in a challenging time can be a good thing.
How to find and pitch to an angel investor
Mark Dowds, Managing Director at Anthemis Group, looks at how startups can secure angel investment during the current economic climate.
Angel investing outside the Golden Triangle
Steve Holt, Director of Angels Invest Wales, explains how startups can benefit from investor expertise outside “the golden triangle”.
How investment and support can improve diversity for startups
Industry leaders explain why the current disruption could create opportunities for a fairer, more diverse startup ecosystem.
Are angels still investing?
Investor and entrepreneur Peter Cowley considers the outlook for startups looking for angel investment.
Understanding the angel investment landscape
Insight into how angel investors operate, plus expert views on current investment activity.
The future of fundraising after Covid-19
Founders Amber Atherton, Michelle Kennedy and Stefano Vaccino join us to discuss what the fundraising landscape might look like after the pandemic.
A startups journey to pivot
Founder Angus discusses the pivot process and why it has been the best thing for the company.
How Lean Startup informs business decisions
Jason Fan, BrainCeek co-founder, on why he follows Lean Startup “religiously” and how it informs his approach.
The real value of Lean Startup
Andy Robinson, Deliveroo’s site development lead in Edinburgh, on why constantly questioning your assumptions leads to delivering value.
Why understanding customers is a key part of a lean startup approach
Andy Robinson, site development lead at Deliveroo Tech, Edinburgh, discusses his experience working with the pioneers of Lean Startup and lessons learned before finding success.
Bootstrapping your startup's way to success
There has been a recent shift back to startups bootstrapping their way to success. Learn why that will likely continue during these uncertain times and how it could be the best funding option.
Working lean: preparing for growth during a crisis
Joe White, Moonfruit co-founder and General Partner of Entrepreneur First, on why working lean in a turbulent period can put you in a position to succeed.
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Three procurement essentials that help startups build resilience and stay lean
Get procurement right and you can reduce costs and help secure investment.
Understand Lean Management to develop your own startup
How tactics from the Lean Management approach of the corporate world can be borrowed to improve your startup's resilience.
The importance of Lean Startup during Covid-19
Lean Startup is well known within the startup community but has taken on new significance in the rapidly changing economic environment.
Seeking early-stage investment during lockdown
Founders Amber Atherton, Michelle Kennedy and Stefano Vaccino join us to discuss how founders can approach investors during lockdown.
Emma-Jane Flynn on the potential benefits of Workfinder
With businesses facing challenging times ahead, Emma-Jane Flynn tells us how harnessing student talent could be the way to get ahead in the new norm.
Making the move from graduate to startup
Six reasons why joining a startup after graduating could be the right move.
How students can help startups to grow
Sherry Coutu CBE, founder of Workfinder, serial entrepreneur and angel investor, explains what students can bring to the table as startups grow.
The new ways graduates can gain experience remotely
Jason Fan, BrainCeek co-founder, shares his views on how his graduates could gain experience before their first job.
Tips for virtually onboarding new employees
Founders Amber Atherton, Michelle Kennedy and Stefano Vaccino join us to discuss raising funding and growing their startup during lockdown.
3 techniques to help teams connect and communicate
Emma Jelley, leadership coach and former head of legal at Google UK, on how to build connections.
Can hiring digital nomads help build a stronger startup?
Danish Soomro, founder of Visadb.io, is a globetrotting entrepreneur who believes that freedom and productivity go hand-in-hand.
Apply for the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2020
The nominations for the Barclays Entrepreneur Awards 2020 are now open, find out how to apply.
Back to business - support, challenges and opportunities
In the fourth of a series of Facebook Live events, Ian Workman, Managing Director, Co-Head SME from the Barclays Business Banking team hosts a panel of experts discussing ways to get businesses back on their feet.
Learning to hire remote workers, remotely
Startups still hiring through the Covid-19 crisis are adapting to welcoming new staff remotely, as Peopley cofounders Debby and Phillip Clement explain.
How Covid-19 is impacting hiring and on boarding among startups
As the recruitment market changes, we offer some practical ways to approach the challenges and opportunities.
Turning a business around in a crisis
Konrad Sanders explains how his business rapidly pivoted and offers his advice for founders in a similar position.
How to survive without pivoting
Joe White, Moonfruit co-founder and General Partner of Entrepreneur First, on why pivoting may not be the answer.
How a digital start up, ElectronRx, pivoted and is emerging from lockdown
Dr Bipin Patel explains how crisis turned to opportunity for ElectronRx, his Cambridge-based healthtech business.
It is pivot or perish for the legal industry
Covid-19 is driving long awaited change in the legal industry and it needs to be embraced, says Chris Grant, LawTech Director at Barclays Eagle Labs.
The challenges and opportunities of pivoting a business
Mehdi Doghri, cofounder and CTO of Save Your Wardrobe, joins us to talk through what he’s learned about pivoting a business – and what it means to investors.
How three startups have pivoted successfully during Covid-19
We speak to three startups in the community who have pivoted during Covid-19 to find out how they’ve done it and what lessons can be learned.
How to use active listening techniques to support and empower your staff
Emma Jelley, leadership coach and former head of legal at Google UK explains how active listening can benefit your business and your team.
Raising funding during COVID-19: managing investor valuations
Three founders - Amber Atherton of Zyper, Michelle Kennedy of Peanut and Stefano Vaccino of Yapily - joined our panel to discuss raising funds during a crisis and the possibility of holding out for the future.
Raising funding during COVID-19
Three founders share their experiences of raising funding before and during the pandemic.
Demystifying government grants
If you’re a founder interested in the recent grant schemes launched by the UK Government, hear from Capital Enterprise’s Darren Balcombe about what’s been announced and how to access these grants.
Ask the experts – The future of fundraising
Hear from our panel of VCs on the differences between the pre-COVID funding landscape and now, and how to re-approach the investment market.
Five practical steps to managing your startup’s finances
Ben Davey, Barclays Ventures CEO, outlines his five practical steps to managing finances over the coming weeks.
Joost - founder funding journey so far
Robin Bennett-Freebairn, co-founder of Joost and founder of Immersive, on his funding journey to date and experience with the Capital Enterprise programme.
The 10 traits an entrepreneur needs to succeed
Serial entrepreneur and investor Russell Dalgleish on how to react to the continued disruption.
How to help your teams embrace remote learning
Careercake founder Aimee Bateman shares practical ways to boost engagement with online training.
Could the Pomodoro Technique boost your productivity?
Dividing your time into manageable chunks could help you to focus while working from home.
Valuable insights from those close to new funding arrangements
Founder Nigel Winship from People Matter on current challenges and recent comment from industry experts.
Advice for startups responding to Covid-19
Ben Davey, Barclays Ventures CEO, on the lessons he has learned in responding to the coronavirus crisis and his advice to startups.
CBILS and equity funding in the current climate
Shaun Fooy, the British Business Bank’s UK network manager in the northeast, explains what businesses should consider as they weigh up taking a coronavirus loan.
How startups can create an effective remote learning programme
Careercake founder Aimee Bateman on how to provide engaging training and professional development during lockdown.
How to maintain productivity and positivity during lockdown
Professor Almuth McDowall shares practical techniques to help founders cope with new ways of working.
Time tracking software to help manage remote teams
The best software for founders keeping track of remote teams.
Storytelling for startups
Martyn Baker, managing partner at Gardn, explains how startups can build a narrative for their business.
How to shoot your own video
Working remotely doesn’t have to mean that your content is put on hold.
11 Top Tips For Writing A Winning Grant Application
Su Weeks is a Project Manager for hardware Accelerator and coworking space, Central Research Laboratory.
Is Crowdfunding Right for You?
It’s likely that you’ve heard the word crowdfunding thrown around a lot, especially if you’re venturing into a new...
Remote learning on a budget
Aimee Bateman, founder of CareerCake, suggests ways to support your staff while managing costs.
What you need to know about GDPR and remote working
The mass migration to remote working due to Covid-19 has created unexpected General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) issues.
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Building trust in uncertain times
Jacob Whitish, head of global sales and marketing at Clarity PR, gives us his tips for building trust with customers in difficult times.
All-in workplace diversity and inclusion roundtable
This roundtable is all about why uncomfortable conversations about diversity are important, what it means to be an ally and the pitfalls of mansplaining and Janine from CodeBase advises to always ask questions and not to shy away from the difficult conversations.
How to Outsmart Your Own Unconscious Bias
Jim Newbery from CodeBase thinks you’ve got to keep your biases in check and recommends this video from Valerie Alexander who encourages us to examine our own behaviours and snap judgements.
Replay: The UK Government £1.25BN package for start-ups and scale-ups – Panel session
Watch a replay of our panel session on the new government support for start-ups and scale-ups.
Why inclusive decision-making helps meet rising customer expectations
Claire Whelan from CodeBase likes this blog as it considers different perspectives within teams to work more efficiently and covers how collaborative decision making makes for better and faster decisions.
How to keep in touch with your cashflow
Mazuma co-founder Lucy Cohen shares expertise on monitoring and managing cashflow.
Do diversity and inclusion have to be overwhelming?
Yasmin from CodeBase thinks this article is interesting because investing in diversity an inclusion is always worth it - and today’s the best time to start. It covers breaking down diversity and inclusion in four clear steps to make it less daunting.
4 reasons why Covid-19 is making us vulnerable to social engineering cybercrimes
Understand why we’re being duped to protect your business.
Maximum marketing impact with lean budget
In the current Covid-19 economic climate many startups are working with a lean budget. Here is one way to make maximum marketing impact with minimum cost.
Working from home legal questions, answered
What legal issues around working remotely do startup founders and their employees need to be aware of? Deborah McGargle, Chief Legal Officer at SeedLegals, answers the important questions.
Pheona Matovu | Inclusion
Oli Littlejohn from CodeBase thinks diversity should be important to every company and Pheona’s presentation begs us to question how inclusive we are, what diversity looks like and how to work towards that.
Unpacking the new innovation fund
As part of its support package for innovative businesses the government announced a £750m fund for companies focused on research and development
A closer look at the Future Fund proposal
Juliet Rogan, Head of High Growth and Entrepreneurs Coverage at Barclays, explains how the fund will work.
Tech to help you stay focused and productive at home
For small businesses working through this crisis remotely, productivity at home is key.
Why diversity and inclusion matters more than ever
Adam from CodeBase warns that you make sure you don’t end up with a team of “mini-me's“ after listening to this podcast that dives deeper into diversity and inclusion issues and looks at how managers can lead the way to effective inclusion.
Making the most of the media to help keep your business coronavirus free
Yes, we are all shell shocked, but no one likes to hear more about how we have been hit, and what we are doing to survive, than the media.
How to communicate with investors in tough times
Aimee Bateman, the founder of CareerCake, explains how to reassure and engage with investors.
Insuring remote workers
It’s a good time to review your insurance policy to make sure that you’re covered for having staff working remotely. We take a look at what founders should check for.
How startups can create video remotely
Techniques and approaches to produce video while isolated.
How to market your startup and network remotely
Marketing your product in the current climate could be a challenge – here are three smart ways to do it effectively.
How could employees secure their PC’s and laptops
Startup founders and their teams are now working from home with some forced to use personal PCs and laptops. IT consultant for SMEs Damian Kiernander outlines 9 simple steps to secure and protect your business online.
Building an online community during the COVID-19 pandemic
With the absence of in-person networking and events, growing an online community for your business is one way to thrive in the current circumstances.
Managing cashflow during COVID-19
How startups and SMEs can streamline Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme applications.
Managing remote teams – a fresh perspective
Dee Caffari, MBE, shares her insight and advice for startup leaders.
Toolkit for cyber security
There has been a reported rise in cybercrime since the coronavirus outbreak.
Why video has never been more important for startups
New ways of working mean that video is more powerful than ever – here’s how to make the most of the medium.
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Coronavirus - News from the front line
Our experts talk about how the SME community are faring in the current environment.
Cyber security risks of remote working
The mass migration to remote working caused by the coronavirus outbreak has advantages but also creates cyber security risks for startups.
Five ways to boost creativity and innovation between remote teams
A lot of teams are adjusting to suddenly becoming remote workers. This might be particularly difficult for creative teams that are used to sharing ideas in person.
The guide to effective remote working
Most startups have experience in working remotely but always with the option of meeting in person.
Good marketing without the resources
Many startups are facing a period of profound change, and business leaders will have to prioritise where they spend.
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Isolate yourself not your business
With the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS), you can support your business through this difficult time.
Think of raising now? What you need to know
The market may be tougher than usual at the moment due to the economic drag from the coronavirus pandemic but you can still fundraise.
Social media - quick wins in tough times
Social media is a great way for startups to communicate and make connections during times of isolation and uncertainty.
Coronavirus crisis: Protecting your IP
During this time of uncertainty for all businesses ensuring your intellectual property is protected is vital.
Why content matters – and how it builds value in uncertain times
Here are 5 ways content builds value for startups all of which are relevant to times of uncertainty and disruption.
Building a brand when times are tight
Marketing budgets are often early victims of business uncertainty. But there are ways of working that cost little or nothing.
Look beyond the panic and identify the opportunity
William Hobbs, Chief Investment Office at Barclays Wealth & Investments surveys the economic outlook for investors.
Consequence Scanning
Many businesses are now managing a sudden change in structure, with teams working remotely. Along with its challenges, there are advantages to the new set-up.
Coronavirus crisis: crowdfunding is an option
Investment through the traditional channels could be difficult in the short-term due the effects of coronavirus on the global economy...
Coronavirus to boost virtual reality industry?
The coronavirus pandemic could lead to a form of long-term social distancing across the world.
Building a business to survive a crisis
A business proposition that is built to sustain is more likely to attract investment in the current coronavirus-effected climate..
How lean startup can reduce costs
Budgets are tightening and investment is set to scale back as the economic costs of coronavirus are felt.
Coronavirus crisis: How to pivot
Pivoting is about dealing with the unexpected. The coronavirus has blindsided most businesses, including startups.
Podcasts
Pandemic Panic Podcast - the impact on capital markets
Investment experts consider how the coronavirus is impacting stocks, shares and bonds around the world.
A panel of experts from Barclays tries to make sense of a week of dramatic swings in the world’s capital markets, with Nicky Eggers (Head of Investments), Will Hobbs (Chief Investment Officer), and Rob Smith (Head of Behavioural Finance).
The podcast was released on 13 March and reflects market conditions at the time.
Are we facing a global recession? The Flipside podcast
Two leading investment analysts discuss the outlook for the global economy.
Jeff Meli, Barclays Head of Research, and Ajay Rajadhyaksha, Barclays Head of Macro Research, debate to what extent the economic risks posed by the coronavirus will affect global markets and whether the disruption will be enough to cause a global recession.
This podcast was released on 16 March and reflects market conditions at the time.
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