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Profit From Pricing
Are you charging what you're truly worth? For many small business owners, setting the right price feels more like guesswork than strategy, but it doesn’t have to be.

Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Jul 172 min read


Exploring Irthlingborough: 5 Stops to Love Local
We have discovered five brilliant stops in Irthlingborough town - a cosy local café, a stylish hair salon, a dog grooming parlour, a creative tattoo studio, and even a welcoming Pilates studio.

Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
May 218 min read


Meet the experts behind Build Your Business 2.0
Meet the Build Your Business 2.0 delivery team, a passionate group of professionals here to help you learn, grow and thrive in Northamptonshire.

Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
May 83 min read


Introducing Build Your Business 2.0 – Free business support across Northamptonshire
We are excited to announce the relaunch of our highly successful business support programme, now rebranded as Build Your Business 2.0.

Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Apr 222 min read


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


National Women's Enterprise Week
We're very excited to be a part of the upcoming National Women's Enterprise Week (NWEW). Established last year, National Women's...

Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
Jun 6, 20241 min read


Managing Quality for a Sustainable Business Webinar- Ask the Expert
Blog by Annie McNeely of AMc ISO Services. Annie will be delivering the 'Managing quality for a sustainable business webinar' Hosted by...

Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire
May 30, 20242 min read
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