At this time of unprecedented challenges to microenterprises the Awards made a tangible difference, protecting businesses, jobs and livelihoods. They have provided direct financial support which has enabled businesses and social enterprises to survive, thrive, pivot and adapt. And once again they celebrated the impact and achievements of responsible finance providers and the inspiring entrepreneurs they support. Continue reading
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Exceptional businesses and finance providers are finalists in Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards 2020
Today we reveal the eleven micro, small and social enterprises shortlisted for Awards reflecting their positive impacts in creating jobs, unlocking opportunities, and addressing social and environmental challenges. Continue reading
Finalists revealed in UK’s most exciting and generous awards for micro and social entrepreneurs
07.12.2018 An organic beeswax alternative to single-use plastic, a thriving city centre village of enterprises created from upcycled shipping containers and a glamping site where people can relax in a Mongolian-style yurt are three of the… Continue reading
UK-wide winners announced in Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards
Four British firms awarded £7,500 prize in microentrepreneurship awards celebrating their success and support from responsible finance providers An artisan fish smokehouse, a maker of cajon percussion instruments, a chocolatier and a firm manufacturing and selling… Continue reading
Shortlist of Britain’s top microentrepreneurs and responsible finance providers revealed
30.11.2017 A music equipment manufacturer and retailer; the UK’s first purpose built breastfeeding café; a traditional artisan fish smoke house; a social enterprise diverting food destined to landfill to a pay-as-you-feel café; a provider of consultancy… Continue reading
What makes an outstanding loan officer?
03.11.2017 Recent banking scandals may have caused small business owners to be wary of seeking finance. The HBOS Reading fraud caused many small businesses – including that of Noel Edmonds – to close. RBS faced huge… Continue reading
Following the business dream: showcasing success
10.10.2017 Small businesses and the entrepreneurs that create and grow them are the backbone of the UK’s economy. Many people dream of running their own business but it requires a leap of faith to follow the… Continue reading
Rewarding good business: £85k available in microentrepreneurship awards
06.10.2017 Invitations open today for the Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards, the annual celebration of Britain’s microentrepreneurs that have accessed “responsible” business finance. Entrants will compete for a share of an £85,000 prize pot for this year’s awards.… Continue reading
It’s all about the passion
The number of business start-ups reached a record high in 2016 – with over 650,000 new businesses started in the UK. So what makes over 1,700 people decide to set up in business every day? Being… Continue reading
Cornish companies top list of winners at Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards
The Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards, delivered in partnership by Responsible Finance and the Citi Foundation, has named two Cornish entrepreneurs winners of the Microentrepreneur Award for Sustainability and the Microentrepreneur Award for Growth. Winners Adam Weisman of… Continue reading