The business owner’s holiday dilemma
How to take a break without taking your business with you There is a particular kind of optimism involved in setting an out-of-office message when you run a business. Laptop … Read more
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Crossing the bridge: Why every growing business reaches a point where it has to take the next step
Every business starts with a leap. An idea scribbled in a notebook. A conversation over coffee. A spare bedroom that becomes an office. Those first few customers who prove your … Read more
Case study: Catapult – From connection to impact
From connection to impact: how Catapult brought three organisations together What happens when you put ambitious, community-focused people in the same room and give them the space to connect? For … Read more
Why good ideas stall (and how to get them moving)
There is no shortage of ideas. Most founders, teams and business leaders are not short of thinking. The challenge is what happens next. Ideas sit in notebooks, linger in conversations, … Read more
Five signs your business has outgrown your home address
Why your business address matters more as you grow When you first start a business, using your home address makes sense. It keeps costs down. It feels practical. It reflects … Read more
Launchpad sparks collaboration, confidence and new opportunities for local entrepreneurs
At Launchpad, we don’t just run programmes – we build momentum, confidence and collaboration that help local businesses take real steps forward. Launchpad has become a hub for breakthrough ideas, … Read more
Case study: Stepping up to scale with the Catapult programme
Collaboration and community in action When Gareth and Jess, the founders of PocketPowerPro joined Launchpad’s Catapult programme, they weren’t starting from scratch. They had already built a psychology-based wellness app … Read more
Embracing AI: How small businesses can use artificial intelligence to work smarter, not harder
Artificial intelligence isn’t just for big tech companies or futuristic startups. It’s already transforming how small businesses operate, making day-to-day tasks faster, decisions smarter and teams more productive. At Launchpad, … Read more
Catapult peer-to-peer programme: Collaborative business support
Reflections on the success of the Catapult programme The Catapult peer-to-peer programme was designed to help local entrepreneurs and small business owners work through challenges together. Instead of a traditional … Read more
Understanding GA4: The key to smarter marketing decisions
For many small business owners and marketers, Google Analytics 4 (GA4) can feel like a maze of charts, percentages, and unfamiliar terms. But used the right way, it’s one of … Read more