Join my #Startup & #Scaleup WhatsApp group! Save the number under my name 'Piers Linney' (or broadcasts don't work) and message ‘Join’ and you’re in. Don’t w...

PODCAST: Anna Jordan from smallbusiness.co.uk interviews me about my background, entrepreneurship, diversity, the education system and the future of work and...

I am often asked by those with ambitions to start a business where they should raise equity finance. Although, external equity finance is not always right f...

Rethinking Business is a podcast series in association with NatWest where I discuss how entrepreneurs have had to rethink business and overcome numerous obst...

Dan, Gee and Rachel announce the launch of Atherton Bikes Dan, Gee and Rachel Atherton are excited to announce the launch of their new bike brand, Atherton B...

Diversity is good for business and the bottom-line. It is important to reach out to find the talent available irrespective of their differences. Don't just...

An overview of the four key factors you need to consider to #ScaleUp.

The majority of entrepreneurs, wherever they are in the world, start businesses to exploit a perceived market opportunity. Although the vast majority of bus...

You asked and I have answered. Questions from Laila on how to stop somebody from running off with her business plan and James on the UK market for venture c...

This article is based on a response to #AskPiers: 3, for an investor who was trying to value a startup. This is an extremely complicated subject, but I have ...

You asked and I have answered. Questions from Joel on whether to chase larger customers and Russ on funding his working capital requirement from manufacture...

Whether you are just about to #StartUp or are planning to #ScaleUp, embrace the powerful technology that exists and where possible automate. I could end this...

You asked and I have answered. Questions from Ben on whether to outsource telesales and from Stephen on how to value a technology Should you outsource teles...

You have a great idea that solves a huge problem in a sector you know. You have done the research, and are reasonably sure that everyone has absorbed it as w...