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Frankie JamesFrankie is the founder of Ideas Forums, an organisation dedicated to supporting and celebrating entrepreneurs. With a strong focus on building communities, Francesca oversees The UK Start Up Awards, The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, The UK Fast Growth 50 Index and Ideas Fest.
Frankie James

Apr 22, 2025

Here’s How We’re Backing You in 2025

Here’s How We’re Backing You in 2025

From investment intros to intimate founder dinners, here’s what’s happening across our community right now.

Apr 7, 2025

The search is officially on

The search is officially on

The search is on for the 2025 UK Fast Growth Index, and our next Great British Entrepreneur.

GBEAAlumni
Apr 2, 2025

Why This Means More Than an MBE

Why This Means More Than an MBE

James Watt’s Journey with GBEA and the Power of Peer Recognition

GBEAAlumni
Apr 1, 2025

The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2025 applications are open.

The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2025 applications are open.

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards applications are open!

Mar 13, 2025

Not Your Average Founder Experience

Not Your Average Founder Experience

We’ve just opened a waitlist for bold, immersive experiences designed for founders and business leaders who want to push boundaries, step outside their comfort zones, and connect in a way no boardroom ever could.

Ideas Fest
Feb 19, 2025

The Power of Community: Why Networking is Still the Best Growth Hack

The Power of Community: Why Networking is Still the Best Growth Hack

In a world of digital connections, social media followers and virtual events, it is easy to believe that the traditional ways of networking are obsolete. But the truth is, the most impactful business relationships still start face to face.

GBEAAlumni
Feb 19, 2025

James Watt on Beating the Odds: Three Lessons from a Great British Entrepreneur

James Watt on Beating the Odds: Three Lessons from a Great British Entrepreneur

Starting a business is tough. The stats are stacked against you, 90% of businesses fail within the first three years. But some entrepreneurs don’t just survive, they change industries, build movements and inspire millions.

Feb 18, 2025

A New Home for Entrepreneurs

A New Home for Entrepreneurs

We’re excited to share that we have just taken on Bodlondeb in Conwy, and we have big plans to transform it into a thriving Entrepreneurship Centre!

GBEAAlumni
Feb 18, 2025

From Great British Entrepreneur Awards Winners to Global Sustainability Leaders

From Great British Entrepreneur Awards Winners to Global Sustainability Leaders

What started as an idea between husband and wife has now grown into The Cheeky Panda, a B-Corp certified brand stocked in Boots, Waitrose, Whole Foods and Amazon.

GBEAAlumni
Feb 18, 2025

From Winning to Giving Back: How de Novo Solutions Founder Mark Sweeny is Championing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

From Winning to Giving Back: How de Novo Solutions Founder Mark Sweeny is Championing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Success in business isn’t just about growth, it’s about giving back and paving the way for future generations. That’s exactly what Mark Sweeny, Founder & CEO of de Novo Solutions, is doing.

GBEAAlumni
Feb 18, 2025

Gousto’s Growth Story: Startup Beginnings, Unicorn Status & A Profitable Future

Gousto’s Growth Story: Startup Beginnings, Unicorn Status & A Profitable Future

In 2012, at just 26 years old, Timo Boldt had a simple but powerful idea: make home cooking easier, healthier, and more efficient.

GBEAAlumni
Feb 18, 2025

Only Curls Makes High Street Debut at Boots After Record-Breaking Growth

Only Curls Makes High Street Debut at Boots After Record-Breaking Growth

From a kitchen table startup to one of the fastest-growing businesses in the UK, Only Curls, the London-based haircare brand founded by Lizzie Carter and Hugo Lewis, has hit another incredible milestone, launching in 390 Boots stores across the UK and Ireland.

The UK StartUp Awards
Feb 17, 2025

How StartUps are Funded

How StartUps are Funded
The UK StartUp Awards
Feb 17, 2025

Start-Up Hiring Trends and Skill Demands

Start-Up Hiring Trends and Skill Demands
The UK StartUp Awards
Feb 17, 2025

From Idea to Launch: How Time and Location Shape Start-Up Success

From Idea to Launch: How Time and Location Shape Start-Up Success
Feb 17, 2025

What Motivates Founders To Start A Business?

What Motivates Founders To Start A Business?
Jan 27, 2025

This Month’s Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

This Month’s Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

We’ve built a reputation for making incredibly valuable connections for business owners at every stage, and we want to ensure we’re delivering the most relevant opportunities directly to you.

The UK StartUp Awards
Jan 14, 2025

The Vital Role of Start-ups in the UK's Economy

The Vital Role of Start-ups in the UK's Economy

Discover how UK start-ups are driving innovation, creating jobs, and reshaping industries. Insights from our 2024 benchmarking report reveal the challenges and successes of over 1,200 new businesses leading the charge for economic recovery.

The Great British Industry Awards
Jan 4, 2025

The Power of Mid-Sized Businesses: The Hidden Champions of the Economy

The Power of Mid-Sized Businesses: The Hidden Champions of the Economy

Championing the Backbone of the Economy: Why Mid-Sized Businesses Deserve the Spotlight

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Jan 4, 2025

Divide between deskless and office-based workers threatens company culture, reveals latest Perkbox Vivup report

Divide between deskless and office-based workers threatens company culture, reveals latest Perkbox Vivup report

Vivup and Perkbox, Two Great British Entrepreneur Awards Alumni Are Redefining Workplace Equity

Ideas Fest
Jan 4, 2025

James Watt Answers Questions in an Ice Bath at Ideas Fest

James Watt Answers Questions in an Ice Bath at Ideas Fest

When it comes to pushing boundaries, BrewDog’s James Watt has never been one to hold back. At Ideas Fest, he took things to the next level—literally chilling out in an ice bath while answering rapid-fire questions from attendees.

Ideas Fest
Jan 4, 2025

£3.2m Investment Closed in Week Following Last Ideas Fest

£3.2m Investment Closed in Week Following Last Ideas Fest

The ripple effects of Ideas Fest extend far beyond the festival grounds. Case in point: an astonishing £3.2 million in investment was closed within a week of the 2024 event.

Ideas Fest
Jan 4, 2025

Why is Everyone Talking About Ideas Fest?

Why is Everyone Talking About Ideas Fest?

It’s not often you hear entrepreneurs and business leaders compare a professional event to Glastonbury.

Jan 4, 2025

How to Check Your Eligibility for Our Awards Programmes

How to Check Your Eligibility for Our Awards Programmes

With a range of awards designed to celebrate and support entrepreneurs at every stage, we’re here to help you find the right programme for your business.

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards
Jan 4, 2025

Karen Barrett: The Innovator Behind £15 Billion in Impact

Karen Barrett: The Innovator Behind £15 Billion in Impact

How Unbiased is Changing Lives by Making Financial Advice Accessible for All

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