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The disruptors

from the small business network

30 April 2018

  • Women work at a counter as part of co-working session organised by Kitchin Table, a new startup

    Would you let strangers work at your kitchen table?

    Co-working from home has had little traction in the UK, but a new startup for women aims to change that

26 April 2018

  • A rogue sunflower growing taller than the rest of the field as they bathe in the early morning sunshine.

    Ask the experts: how can your business stand out in a crowded market?

    Join us on this page from 1-2pm on Thursday 26 April to quiz our expert panel on how to develop a unique selling point for your brand

13 April 2018

  • Pique Tea, a crystallised instant tea that dissolves in hot and cold water

    Storm in a teacup: could instant tea overtake the classic bag?

    Pique Tea, a startup offering crystallised tea that dissolves instantly in hot or cold water, is on a mission to bring an ancient Chinese method to the masses

12 March 2018

  • One in four people who want to start a business want to create a social enterprise.

    'Social enterprises go bust all the time' - how the sector is tackling its image problem

    The appetite for companies with a social purpose has never been greater. But they still face wariness from the wider business community

26 February 2018

  • Holly Tucker

    Not On The High Street founder: 'Small firms don't have to copy big business'

    Holly Tucker MBE started her multimillion-pound company from her kitchen table. Now she wants to do it all again

12 February 2018

  • Bandeau Arancia, item from Salvatore Ferragamo collection which uses waste orange peel to make textiles

    Nice threads: the waste-based fibres cleaning up fashion

    New textiles, made from discarded orange peel, milk or algae, are reducing the environmental impact of the world’s second-most polluting industry

8 February 2018

  • Colleagues discussing plans remember the office<br>Three colleagues discussing plans in a modern high-tech office

    What makes you a disruptor? 'Not knowing the rules'

    The founders of Brompton Bikes, WAH Nails, Unruly, Inkpact and Doddle reveal how to shake up an industry

18 January 2018

  • Inside Lena, Amsterdam’s fashion library where members are loaned clothes.

    Check me out: the library where you can borrow clothes instead of books

    Dutch startup Lena offers an alternative to fast fashion, by lending out designer outfits on a subscription basis

8 January 2018

  • Musgrove Willows

    The new death industry: funeral businesses that won’t exploit grief

    From the mushroom death suit to no funeral at all, entrepreneurs are transforming the burials sector

28 December 2017

  • LEEDS, 13th May 2014 - Cyclists wearing illuminated LED suits take part in rehearsals for Ghost Peloton, a performance collaboration between Phoenix Dance Theatre, NVA and Sustrans as part of Yorkshire Festival 2014. The performance at Waides Yard in Leeds city centre on 16th/ and 7th May, is part of the build up to the Tour de France Grand De part from the city in July. Photograph by Christopher Thomond

    Cycling gadgets: the invisible trackers and dockless bikes shaping 2018

    Small businesses are tackling road safety and bike theft with new smart tech products that are captivating investors and retailers. Here are some of the best to watch out for in the new year

21 December 2017

  • CVD diamond ring

    Lab-grown luxuries: cruelty-free silk, diamonds, and leather offer an ethical alternative

    Celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Stella McCartney are helping push a boom of high-quality, synthetic materials used by luxury goods firms

14 December 2017

  • Mixed race girl with spider web pattern

    Humans 2.0: meet the entrepreneur who wants to put a chip in your brain

    Bryan Johnson’s company, Kernel, aims to improve mental function and treat disorders by creating a brain interface

28 November 2017

  • FDR21B

    Disruptors event, London: the business of risk-taking

    Join us for a panel discussion on innovative thinking with leading entrepreneurs, talks, prizes and refreshments in London, Thursday, 1 February 2018, 5.30pm-8.30pm

23 November 2017

  • Open cotton at harvest stage<br>England, Arkansas, United States of America

    'We're trying to normalise the conversation': the UK firms rethinking tampons

    Direct-to-the-consumer subscriptions, frank marketing and the use of eco-friendly materials are transforming the period products market

16 November 2017

  • ArtPassport 360 cardboard page copy

    Brave new art world: the app that brings galleries into your living room

    ArtPassport lets you take a virtual tour of an exhibition from the comfort of your sofa – part a mission by two brothers to demystify the art world

15 November 2017

  • Smiling senior woman playing with her kitten at home<br>Happy elderly woman playing with her ginger kitten at home, Spain.

    Connected and calm: how smart-home tech is giving family carers peace of mind

    In the UK, there are 6.5 million unpaid carers. A new smart home system is helping this growing demographic juggle work and caring responsibilities

7 November 2017

  • On track: The apps helping rail firms modernise

    The rail revolution: how tech firms are helping train companies move with the times

    Startups such as Seatfrog and Ticketclever aim to make rail travel cheaper and improve customer experience

26 October 2017

  • Florist arranging bouquet in flower shop

    Flat-packed bouquets: the startups transforming the flower trade

    With a high street in decline and 90% of cut flowers sold in the UK coming from overseas, domestic growers and florists are finding new ways to reach customers

12 October 2017

  • Ryan Yasin with his engineered fabric

    One size fits all: the designer creating clothes that grow with kids

    Winner of the James Dyson UK award, Ryan Yasin’s children’s garments stretch to fit kids aged three months to three years – offering parents a sustainable alternative to disposable clothing

4 October 2017

  • Young man presenting his ideas to colleagues during meeting in conference room

    Leading in a disruptive world: 'it can be tough to get people on side'

    How do you galvanise a team when you’re busy trying to turn an industry on its head? Experts and entrepreneurs give their leadership tips for disruptors
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