The First Fearless Round

Hello Fearless Reader,?

Our team is all about adding value to the business start-up community, so we've pulled together a newsletter to keep you updated on everything going on in the fast-moving business world - from the must-know new government schemes to upcoming fearless events.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. And venture belongs to the adventurous. Enjoy??

Business Benefits & Resources?

HSBC X Allbright launch the ROAR Programme

This new collab has caught our eye this week. Designed with female founders & entrepreneurs in mind, the HSBC ROAR Programme is a joint commitment to help scale their businesses.?Read More.?

Make use of the UK Government's Help to Grow Programmes

Help to Grow offers two government-backed programmes to support long-term growth and business resilience.?Help to Grow: Digital?provides free, impartial online digital technology advice, as well as a discount of up to 50% towards the costs of buying approved software, worth up to ￡5,000. While the?Help to Grow: Management Course?is a 90% funded programme delivered by leading business schools across the UK.?Read more.?

Marketing Highlights

Instagram Tests New' Live Producer' Tool to Facilitate More Professional Looking IG Live Streams

This brand new social tool could enable creators on the platform to stream from a desktop and more third-party streaming platforms. Keep an eye on this update, as it could be a valuable addition, particularly as social apps look to push live shopping as a new opportunity.?

Twitter Now Allows All Users to 'Unmention' Themselves from any Tweet Discussion

For brands, this platform update will allow you to detach yourself from any unwanted original tweets and replies. While your username will still appear in text form, you will be untagged, users will not be able to mention you again within the same reply chain, and no longer be notified about updates to the exchange.?

Tiktok Adds New Inventory Filters, Furthering their Commitment To Brand Safety and Suitability?

Tiktok explains what this will do for Ad Placements in the app:?

"The TikTok Inventory Filter provides advertisers with more control over the content that appears adjacent to their In-Feed Ads on the For You page. Now available in 25 countries and 15+ languages, the TikTok Inventory Filter is both a major milestone for brand safety and suitability on TikTok and a foundational technology for future advertising offerings."

Community Events?

Every month we'll be organising knowledge-sharing sessions where we invite experienced industry experts from our network to provide you with support on your entrepreneurial journey.

The Basics of IP

Kickstarting this monthly discussion, join Richard Bray partner at?Appleyard Lees IP. He'll help you and your business understand and exploit your intellectual property.?

• 14:00pm, Tuesday 30th August?
• Join Guest List

Email [email protected] to join the guest list

Ideas Fest?

We are delighted to announce that our very own co-founder,?Dominic McGregor, will be joining the amazing line-up of speakers at the annual Ideas Fest on the 3rd & 4th of August.?

For a limited time only, for every pass purchased, bring a friend, colleague, or loved one free of charge with their 2-4-1 'Buddy Pass' offer. You can find out more information about the passes?here.

Small Business Spotlight

Continuing the theme of supporting businesses, we’ll spotlight a start-up that’s innovating and pushing the boundaries within its sector every week. This Small Business in the Spotlight today is Waffl: https://www.wafflstore.com/

?Founded by Joe Woolley, Waffl sells outdoor towels with a difference. Combining traditional, efficient Japanese thread weaving techniques and a modern aesthetic makes their towels the perfect adventure companion.

“Our mission is to show the advantages of using sustainably produced, 100% cotton waffle woven fabric towels over existing alternatives while still preserving all the best qualities of traditional towels...and removing the worst.”