UK Startup & Scaleup Week

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

In this interview, Matthew (Matt) Holman (Founder, Subscription Prescription, Creator, Commerce Catalyst & Co-Founder, QPilot.cloud) & Paul Lancaster (Founder, PLATFORM | UK Startup & Scaleup Week) discuss how to build profitable, sustainable subscription businesses, emphasising customer retention & maximising value over short-term sales tactics. Common Subscription Mistakes According to Matt, the biggest mistake business owners … More [VIDEO] How to build a valuable subscription business with Matthew (Matt) Holman (Founder, Subscription Prescription)

10yrs ago today (1st April 2016), our Founder Paul Lancaster went self-employed in the UK. Here’s how he did it & his advice if you want to do the same, now or in the future… ⬇️⭐️ Here’s a transcript of what Paul says in the 4min 24secs video above… “It’s the 1st of April 2026 … More Happy 10yrs in business to us!

Philadelphia-based Julia Bocchese is a Strategic SEO, Pinterest & AI Search Consultant for Small Businesses & in this interview, she shares practical & actionable advice on how to rank higher & reach your target customers or clients online. 1. Julia’s Services & Background 2. SEO Fundamentals & Common Issues 3. AI Search Strategy 4. Pinterest … More [VIDEO] How to use Pinterest, SEO & AI Search to reach your target customers or clients with Julia Bocchese

In this engaging interview, New York-based Victor Varnado – creative technologist, CEO & Founder of Supreme Robot (aka King Supernuts – ‘The Greatest Rapper in the World’) – offers a compelling vision for how creatives can merge artistic passion with business acumen, powered by technology & a commitment to social impact. Merging Creativity & Technology Victor’s … More [VIDEO] How creatives can use technology & AI to be more business-savvy with Victor Varnado (Supreme Robot)