MENTA CEO Alex Till Meets Small Business Minister to Champion Micro-Businesses
MENTA Chief Executive Officer Alex Till, who also serves as Chair of the National Enterprise Network (NEN), attended a ministerial meeting this morning with Blair McDougall MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation), at the Old Admiralty Building in London. The meeting brought together enterprise support leaders from across the […]
MENTA joins national conversation on the future of small business support
On 2 December 2025, MENTA was proud to return to Warwick Business School’s offices at The Shard for the 10th annual ERC State of Small Business Britain Conference — a landmark event bringing together policymakers, academics, and enterprise support organisations from across the UK. This year’s conference focused on small business support, inclusion, and growth, […]
MENTA Confirms Approved Enterprise Agency Status for 2026
MENTA has successfully met all annual reporting requirements set out by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), securing its status as an Approved Enterprise Agency for the 2026 calendar year. This achievement reflects MENTA’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality support for start-ups, entrepreneurs, and small business owners across Suffolk and the wider region. The […]
In the Age of AI, Books Still Matter — and So Does Real Business Advice
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape how we live and work, there’s one thing that remains constant: the value of trusted knowledge. In a world of instant answers and unverified online advice, the humble book still holds a vital place in how we learn and grow. For entrepreneurs and small business owners, books remain a […]
MENTA Honoured at Buckingham Palace Garden Party for Dedication to Supporting New, Emerging, and Established Micro Businesses
MENTA and National Enterprise Network Honoured at Buckingham Palace Garden Party for Dedication to Supporting new emerging and existing Microbusinesses MENTA and the National Enterprise Network (NEN) have been honoured by the Department for Business and Trade and His Majesty King Charles III for their exceptional commitment to grassroots enterprise and community support. Suzanne Banks, […]
MENTA Welcomes Devolution and Reinforces Commitment to Micro-Business Growth Across Suffolk and Norfolk
Enterprise support agency MENTA has welcomed the announcement of a new deal which would see Suffolk and Norfolk take priority as one of the country’s new devolved Mayor-led administrations. MENTA, which already works across both counties supporting businesses in their local communities, says devolution could create new opportunities for economic growth, innovation, and tailored support […]
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 at NEN’s AGM, Alex looked back on his 10 years with NEN, including four years […]
Synergy sparks as Lofty Heights integrates Multiply into their courses
Claire Flowers, Education Manager and Jon Spraggons, Progress Tutor at Lofty Heights Skills Academy talks to us about their experience with the Multiply Suffolk programme. You can view the video here. Tell us about your organisation Claire: Lofty Heights is a CIC, there are two sides to our organisation, one side being focused on supporting those with […]