New ways businesses using AI lead discussions at latest Ignite event
Insightful discussions around how Midlands businesses are using AI in ingenious new ways took centre stage as a fast-growing network held its latest meeting. The University of Warwick Science Park’s Ignite Alumni Network met for the eighth time since its launch in 2023, bringing together businesses and associates that have been supported by the Science Park’s Ignite incubation and Business Ready programmes, […]
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Supporting the Next Generation: TalentTech Recruitment Ltd
TalentTech Recruitment, located at Business Innovation Centre in Coventry, is actively involved in the technology and technical recruitment industry. They are dedicated to providing valuable real-life work experience to local university students. Through their MPloyability™? by TalentTech program, they have established meaningful partnerships with local schools and universities. These collaborations involve various activities such as […]
Warwick student turns videography hobby into viable business
A 20-year-old University of Warwick student has turned his love of videography from a side-hustle to a bona fide business with rapid financial growth. Chris Haywood, a second-year Politics and International Relations undergraduate, founded Haywood Media after finding that his video production hobby could make him some money during his studies. Haywood Media produces a […]
Business Ready unlocks long-term growth for start-up
Boutique interior design business, Black Ivy Design, is the brainchild of Leanne Armstrong, who founded the company on her own in February 2021 after being made redundant during the Covid pandemic. Although the business got off to a flying start by working on eight projects thanks to word of mouth, Leanne – who had never […]
Interiors company grows after help from Business Ready
A Coventry woman who started a hospitality interior design business on her own following redundancy during the Covid pandemic is set to mark the firm’s two-year anniversary with a growing turnover and plans to take on new staff. Leanne Armstrong founded Black Ivy Design from her Coventry home in February 2021, after spending seven years […]
Business Ready support package helps company target growth
Purple Planet Packaging is on target for £4 million turnover after the company was bought by a local husband and wife team in 2019. The Covid-19 pandemic saw interest in the company’s products increase massively which was great news for orders – but made it difficult to set out plans and goals. The couple worked […]
Business Ready support all packaged up to help local company grow
An award-winning business in the Coventry and Warwickshire region has urged fellow firms to tap into support available as it targets £4 million in turnover. Purple Planet Packaging supplies sustainable food and drinks packaging to a range of sectors including schools, the hospitality trade, and directly to consumers. The company, based at the Seven Stars […]