Blog

24th July 2019

There will be no storm in this Tea Cup thanks to a start-up loan from BEF.

Cake making duo save the day and the jobs of eight staff as they take over a community Tea Room in Howden.

23rd July 2019

£31m added to the regional economy

BEF, the Yorkshire-based social enterprise has announced it has boosted the region’s economy by £31m in the last 12 months as well increased lending to female entrepreneurs by 9%.

16th July 2019

The changing finance landscape for SMEs in the North

With renewed debate on the spatial re-balancing of the UK economy, how should we address the North-South divide?

5th July 2019

Accessing the right finance for your business

In this article written by Mark Storey – Partner at BHP Debt Advisory, 'access to finance' is put under the spotlight.

3rd July 2019

Social Enterprise, the future of business?

In the first of a series of guest blogs, we welcome Shehan Perera from Social Enterprise UK who discusses forces for good, Generation Z, an angelic Michael Sheen and how social enterprises are outperforming SMEs.

3rd July 2019

Tennis app scores with investment from BEF

A ground-breaking digital tennis platform is ready to be served after receiving a £40k Start-up loan from the Business Enterprise Fund (BEF).

25th June 2019

BEF Marketing Co-ordinator helps Bradford school pupils get ahead

Shaun Connell shared his time, knowledge and experience to help pupils improve their interview skills.

14th June 2019

BEF welcomes new colleagues

BEF are pleased to announce the appointment of four new colleagues to support growth plans.

10th June 2019

Celebrating three more years of support for the region's start-ups

AD:VENTURE are set to deliver a total value of £18.2m to Leeds City Region by 2022.

5th June 2019

BEF investment helps a start-up business ‘assemble’ creatives in Bradford.

Located in the independent quarter of North Parade, Assembly Bradford provides self-employed creatives and freelancers with the low cost and flexible space, services, and networking opportunities to get inspired and collaborate

28th May 2019

BEF helps local audio engineer find a new groove

Freelance audio engineer, Daniel Hamer, hits a high note thanks to a Start Up loan from BEF.

14th May 2019

BEF opens supported offices in Goole