Ruth Sullivan

29th July 2019

The role of LinkedIn for business

In this week's guest blog, Anisha from Approach PR gives tips on how to utilise the 'go-to social platform for business to business networking'.

Ruth Sullivan

26th July 2019

Simply the ‘BEST’ for BEF investment

Leeds-based sustainable fashion brand is ready to try on the influencer market for size thanks to a £50k loan from BEF.

Ruth Sullivan

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.

Shaun Connell

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%.

Nicolas Kendall

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?

Ruth Sullivan

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.

Ruth Sullivan

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.

Ruth Sullivan

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).

Shaun Connell

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.

Shaun Connell

14th June 2019

BEF welcomes new colleagues

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

Shaun Connell

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.

Ruth Sullivan

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