Launchpad South Yorkshire

One of the first people we helped back in 2016 was Heather Hamilton who opened @WeLuvBrownies . If you've visited @Wentworth_House, @qcsbagelbar and many more places, you've probably sampled one of her amazing creations! Here's where it all began:scrlaunchpad.co.uk/brewnies-prove…

Carl Goodman contacted Launchpad to help him plan his sustainably sourced aquatics #startup. Since then, @SustainAquatic has gone from strength to strength, with aquarium lovers travelling the length and breadth of the UK to visit! #startupinspiration scrlaunchpad.co.uk/sustainable-aq…

2/2 Since re-opening @TheBookVault07 has become a haven for book lovers, hosting regular author signings and welcoming @millyjohnson, @IMcMillan & @Joannechocolat to their #Barnsley home. Ivy launched her #startup aged 73, proving age is no barrier to #entrepreneurship!

1/2 Back in 2019 we helped Ivy & Keith launch their #Barnsley #Bookshop @TheBookVault07, just three months before the first #Covid #lockdown. They survived by offering home delivery services, something they have continued to support elderly and vulnerable #booklovers.

At Launchpad, our team of experienced #startup advisers are committed to helping you unlock the potential in your business ideas - help is just a phone call or email away! In this article @entrehandbook debunks a few startup myths: entrepreneurshandbook.co/debunking-5-pi…

Here's a fascinating article by @startupstowers which looks at how #AI is likely to impact on #startup businesses in the future. Well worth a read!: startups.co.uk/news/10-ai-cha…

In 2023, 77,500 people filed their #selfassessment return on 6th April, the first day of the new tax year, according to @HMRCgovuk Filing early can help to avoid stress and ensure any rebates are repaid more quickly. Find out how we can help: thorntonsaccountants.com/news/latest-ne…

Next week, we're hosting five different types of #startup #workshops, including a three day event helping you master everything you need to know about running our business. Find out more and sign up FREE here: scrlaunchpad.co.uk/events/

A French #startup has successfully raised €105 million to help it delve into the world of #AI. The investment is believed to be the largest ever round of seed funding, and achieved within just four weeks. Full story @FT: ft.com/content/cf939e…

Have you launched a #Startup business in #SouthYorkshire in the last twelve months? You're not alone! Since the beginning of 2022, 7,705 new businesses have opened their doors, according to the latest data published by the Office for National Statistics.

There's still time to register for our #marketing #masterclass this Wednesday! See our website for more details. Some great tips in this @Forbes article, which looks at a number of different techniques to adopt in your #marketingstrategy: forbes.com/sites/forbesco…

Creating a #marketing strategy can help your business to develop goals and understand how to achieve them. Unsure where to start? Next week we're hosting a special online session to help you achieve your future goals. Sign up FREE here: scrlaunchpad.co.uk/event/creating…

Free online workshop: Create with Canva - 12th June, 6pm This session will help you use Canva to improve the image of your business. Canva allows users to create social media graphics, presentations, posters and other more. To register please email: info@rido.org.uk @SCRLaunchpad

In 2018 we helped #Barnsley#milliner @Richardson_Supe launch her #startup business. Since #lockdown she has bounced back by sharing her skills with others. Sherry's work currently features in @BankfieldMuseum exhibition. #startupstories scrlaunchpad.co.uk/barnsley-milli…

Great piece on @yorkshirelive today, looking at how we helped #Doncaster #Entrepreneur Elissa Charles launch her beauty business, as well as helping her to secure a small grant from @BusinessinDN & @MyDoncaster: examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-new…

If you're selling goods online, then your business must comply with the distance selling rules. You can find a full list of guidelines here: gov.uk/online-and-dis…

Here's a really useful guide, published by the team @semrush, looking at how to produce a #competitoranalysis. It links quite nicely with next week's @SheffBusiness #workshop, which is all about planning your business. See our website for more details semrush.com/blog/competiti…

Introducing #Doncaster based Luxe Beauty. The new salon is headquartered in #Balby and was founded by young #entrepreneur Elissa Charles who called on help from Launchpad and @BusinessinDN. Full story here: scrlaunchpad.co.uk/luxe-by-elissa/

Elissa Charles, founder, Luxe by Elissa Grace, said: "Without the right support, it can be easy to feel out of your depth, but Debbie and the Launchpad team have always been on hand to answer any questions and kept me updated about new opportunities." ow.ly/7NC550OBQ3j

Luxe by Elissa Grace was recently opened by 22-year-old Elissa Charles. Over the past six months she has successfully secured premises on Balby’s high street which she has turned into a haven for magnificent makeovers, luscious lips and beautiful brows doncasterfreepress.co.uk/business/donca…