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A decade of supporting the UK's micro-business community

MENTA’s Chief Executive, Alex Till, celebrated a decade of collaboration, innovation and commitment to supporting the UK’s micro-business community as he was re-elected as chairman of the National Enterprise Network (NEN), the organisation which represents the country’s enterprise agencies,Speaking ...

Mon Dec 16 2024

MENTA's enterprise and innovation wins national awards

MENTA proudly took centre stage at the 2024 National Enterprise Network (NEN) Awards, receiving recognition of its outstanding support for micro and small businesses in its communities and its innovative approach.Since their inception in 2007, the NEN Awards have recognised innovation, excellence, a...

Wed Dec 04 2024

MENTA shortlisted for National Accolade

MENTA has been shortlisted for three of the top enterprise support awards in the country.It is in the final line-up for some of the key awards due to be announced at the National Enterprise Network’s Annual Conference on November 21st. The awards are:• Enterprise Support Organisation of the Year&nbs...

Mon Nov 18 2024

SMALL BUSINESS CRISIS IN SUFFOLK

LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS DEMAND URGENT SUPPORT AMID RISING COSTS AND SHRINKING RESOURCESSmall businesses across Suffolk are calling on the government to honour its pre-election commitment to support the sector, as new challenges from wage increases, export difficulties, and reduced support funding threat...

Fri Nov 08 2024

IS BUDGET ALL PAIN AND NO GAIN?

Is Rachel Reeves' first budget 'all pain and no gain' for our micro and small businesses? - MENTA Chief Executive Alex Till comments....

Thu Oct 31 2024

MENTA Celebrates 40 Years at the Launch of West Suffolk Business Festival

The West Suffolk Business Festival officially launched on Monday 30 September at the cutting-edge XR LABS, located at West Suffolk College. Organised by MENTA in association with Connected Innovation and West Suffolk College, the event marked the beginning of an exciting week of innovation and ...

Wed Oct 16 2024

MENTA officially launches @inc Southwold

MENTA’s newest @inc co-working space – Southwold – was officially launched last month with a host of VIPs, including Suffolk Coastal MP Jenny Riddell-Carpenter and Southwold Town Council Mayor Simon Flunder.More than 50 dignitaries and business owners mixed at the event, which celebrated the opening...

Mon Oct 14 2024

Savings on insurance as MENTA partners with blip

MENTA has announced a partnership with blip, specialist small business insurance provider, to enable local businesses benefit from access to affordable small business insurance, a growth-focused business community and a share of blip profits. MENTA has selected blip as its preferred busin...

Thu Oct 03 2024

MENTA to support businesses and skills in the East of England

MENTA wins new contract to support businesses and skills in the East of EnglandMENTA is proud to be part of a new initiative providing businesses and education organisations in the East of England with access to innovation and skills opportunities. A new programme, funded by Freeport East...

Wed Sep 18 2024

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