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From Idea to Brand: How BIPC Helped Phlame Grow and Develop
Starting a business is both exciting and challenging. My name is Eugene, and I am the founder of Phlame, a brand that creates unique,...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Mar 202 min read
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Meet Build Your Business Grant Winner- Maddie Adams, The Happy Celebrant
Introducing Maddie, the vibrant and creative force behind Maddie The Happy Celebrant, and a recipient of the Build Your Business grant....
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Mar 64 min read
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Celebrating International Women’s Day in Northamptonshire
We are excited to announce the return of Women’s Business Networking in 2025 to celebrate female entrepreneurs in Northamptonshire. ...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Feb 201 min read
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Build Your Business Celebration at Chester House Estate
The Build Your Business programme, delivered by the Library Service's Business & Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) Northamptonshire in...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Feb 61 min read
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Re-discovering Rushden: 5 stops to love local!
Rushden High Street is a wonderful mix of old and new. From traditional shops like the local butcher, greengrocer, and a jewellery shop...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Jan 307 min read
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33 Northamptonshire Entrepreneurs Awarded Build Your Business Grants
We are proud to announce the 33 entrepreneurs from Northamptonshire who have been awarded £2,000 start-up grants in the final funding...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Jan 92 min read
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UK Patent Library Network
Did you know BIPC Northamptonshire is also a member of the UK Patent Library Network?
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Small Business Saturday UK: The Tour visits Northampton
The Small Business Saturday national roadshow, ‘The Tour’, has arrived in Northampton. As part of the official countdown to Small...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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A day of discoveries in Corby: 5 Stops to Love Local
Corby is bursting with unique finds, delicious treats, and creative places, and we’re here to share 5 must-visit independent...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Nov 13, 20246 min read
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Start-Up Day 2024: Build Your Business in Northamptonshire
Have a business idea but don’t know where to start? The Business & Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) Northamptonshire is excited to...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Intellectual Property for Start-ups and Small Businesses in the UK by Luke Franks of Franks & Co
This guest blog has been created by our partner Franks & Co European Patent and Trademark Attorneys. Intellectual Property (IP) is a...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Oct 17, 20243 min read
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A wander in Wellingborough: 5 stops to love local
Grab your shopping bags and join us for a wander round Wellingborough town centre because we’ve found 5 fantastic must-visit local places...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Oct 9, 20245 min read
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Use our Market Research Database Resources to Build Your Business
Starting or growing a business can feel like navigating through uncharted waters at times but having the right information can make all...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Sep 19, 20243 min read
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Meet our BYB Grant Winners - Believe & Achieve Business Academy
Clare Sutherland and Yvette Polok met whilst working together in a start-up, Clare’s background in Marketing and Operations and Yvette’s...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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Meet Our BYB Grant Winner- Stuart Thomas, Medi8 Therapy
Hello! I'm Stuart, the founder of Medi8 Therapy, a new and innovative practice dedicated to relationship guidance, couples counselling,...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Aug 29, 20243 min read
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How to Write an Effective Business Plan
“You need to write a business plan” are probably words that as a new business owner, you will have heard on many occasions. Whilst the...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Aug 14, 20243 min read
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Wellingborough Library: Celebrating 50 Years
BIPC Northamptonshire was delighted to join in the celebrations marking 50 years since Wellingborough Library opened in the town centre...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Aug 8, 20242 min read
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Meet the Build Your Business Grant Winners – Round 2
We’re excited to introduce the inspiring entrepreneurs from West and North Northamptonshire who have been awarded start-up grants of...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Jul 18, 20245 min read
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We're Exhibiting at the Female Founders Summit 2024
We're excited to announce that we're exhibiting at the Female Founders Summit taking place on the 12-13th July, hosted at venues within a...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Mastering Invoices as a Business Owner
You’ll have probably already heard the phrase that “Turnover is vanity, profit is sanity, and cash in the bank is reality”. It’s one...
Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Jun 13, 20244 min read
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