Get your products on BBC TV!

A message from Firecracker Films, makers of The Customer Is Always Right

“The Customer Is Always Right is an exciting BBC series that follows budding entrepreneurs from across the UK as they try to make a success of their inventions. They are making everything from pet accessories to health and beauty products, home and garden tools, to children’s gadgets.

“Each episode of The Customer Is Always Right will feature three entrepreneurs, with audiences hearing about the inspiration behind their creation and the sacrifices they had to make in getting their dream item funded and brought to market.

“Crucially, their new products will be tested on the people who are most important – the customers. There will be a cast of returning customers, all with different points of view, who are ready to road test the entrepreneur’s products and unleash their honest thoughts on everything from the design to the practical use to the selling price. They’ll unbox and deliver their assessments before scoring each product. And because the customer is always right, they will pick the winner.”

To find out more, contact the makers of the series, Firecracker Films, at products@firecrackerfilms.com.

How would you like to be part of the official Tour de France celebrations in 2020?

A message from Grupetto Creative, organisers of L’Etape UK 2020

“L’Etape UK is once again coming to the Chilterns AONB next summer and we’re offering the opportunity for your business to be part of this amazing event and share in its success.

“Taking place on July 5th and just 25 minutes from central London, it’s the ideal hospitality opportunity for organisations that want to associate with the world’s largest and best-known bike race.

“Offering some of the UK’s most challenging routes, L’Etape UK is the Official Tour de France sportive and is the focal point for thousands of cyclist, friends and families relaxing and enjoying the Fan Park and Expo before and after their rides.

“Starting and finishing inside glorious Penn House Country estate near Amersham, there are many ways to ensure your business benefits, from exclusive partnering and sponsorship packages to bespoke networking events for clients, colleagues and new customers.”

For a taste of what’s on offer, watch this video. If you’d like to find out more and register your interest to be a part of this unique cycling celebration, please contact Nick O’Brien at Grupetto Creative at nick@grupettocreative.com.

Royal Academy of Engineering SME Leaders Programme

The Royal Academy of Engineering is looking for its next cohort of promising leaders of engineering and technology companies with growth potential for its SME Leaders Programme.

This six-month programme at the Royal Academy of Engineering supports individuals in executive roles in high-growth UK engineering and technology SMEs to develop their leadership skills.

They accept applications from engineers and non-engineers, as long as they are in a decision-making role at their company with the capacity and drive to scale up.

They provide:

• A grant of up to £10,000 to pay for leadership courses of your choice
• Expert business mentoring
• One-to-one personal development coaching
• PR and marketing support
• Additional learning opportunities such as workshops, roundtables etc.
• Access to the Taylor Centre, their co-working and meeting space in central London
• All travel and accommodation expenses covered

Apply now

The deadline for applying to the SME Leaders Programme is November 18th 2019.

For any questions about the programme, please email catherine.capone@raeng.org.uk.

Further information and essential guidance notes can be found on the SME Leaders Programme webpage.