Category: PLATFORM

Want funding or investment for your business? We’ve got some for you…

25/04/2026

At our 1-day PLATFORM Conference in Newcastle upon Tyne on Tuesday (28th April), we’ve got 12 different funders & investors attending who are actively looking for businesses to put money into. We’ve also got a funding & investment panel discussion with Neil Stephenson (Angel Investor, Stephenson Ventures limited / Stephenson Capital Limited), James Katirai (Head of … More Want funding or investment for your business? We’ve got some for you…

Optimal Accountancy Limited launches buy & build strategy with first acquisition: FinFrac Limited joins the group

21/04/2026

Optimal Accountancy, the North East-based firm of accountants & business advisors, has completed its first acquisition as part of an ambitious new buy & build growth strategy, announcing the purchase of specialist finance consultancy FinFrac Limited. The acquisition marks a significant milestone for Optimal Accountancy as it accelerates its plan to build a modern, technology‑enabled advisory … More Optimal Accountancy Limited launches buy & build strategy with first acquisition: FinFrac Limited joins the group

Please take 2 mins to vote for us in the ClimbAwards 2026

08/04/2026

I’m delighted to share that I’ve / we’ve been nominated for the ‘Ecosystem Growth & Opportunity Award‘ at the ClimbAwards 2026 (part of the ClimbUK festival taking place in Leeds in July)! ⭐️ Here’s why I’d LOVE you to vote for me… For the past 10yrs, I’ve personally advised, supported, promoted & championed thousands of entrepreneurs, … More Please take 2 mins to vote for us in the ClimbAwards 2026

How to get maximum benefit from our PLATFORM events & online resources (to grow your business)

27/01/2026

On Friday last week, we ran our first PLATFORM (Newcastle) event of 2026 & it was excellent! That’s the first time we’ve used the ‘big room’ at the hotel but it worked well & the photos look great (see my LinkedIn post below) ⬇️⭐️ With January almost over, keep reading to see how you can … More How to get maximum benefit from our PLATFORM events & online resources (to grow your business)

Entrepreneurial duo aiming for STELLAR 2025

02/01/2025

Two of the North East of England’s most active entrepreneurs and early stage investors have joined forces to create STELLAR BUSINESS EVENTS, a unique new networking and events business that brings ambitious business owners and leaders together in an inspiring, friendly and supportive environment. The new, Sunderland-based business incorporates Paul Lancaster’s highly-regarded UK Startup & … More Entrepreneurial duo aiming for STELLAR 2025