Ignite Business Consultancy UK

21/10/2026

📍 A day in London at the House of Lords! 🇬🇧

I’m delighted to be in London today with Karen Davies and Emma Musgrave with Purple Shoots for an important discussion at the House of Lords on “Enterprise on the Margins, the Blind Spot in UK Growth Strategy.”

The event brings together people to explore a vital question: How do we achieve “growth in every postcode” by unlocking enterprise and economic opportunities in financially excluded communities?

As someone passionate about entrepreneurship and business skills, I believe it’s essential that conversations about economic growth include everyone, particularly those communities and individuals who can face barriers to opportunity, funding and support.

Strong communities are built when people are given the opportunity to thrive, businesses are encouraged to grow, and nobody is left behind.

It’s encouraging to see these important issues being discussed in such a significant setting, and I look forward to hearing the ideas and contributions that could help make a real difference to communities across the UK.

Growth should be for every postcode, and opportunity should be for everyone. 🤝

03/09/2026

Investing in the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs!

It was great to spend some time today with Danielle Richards from Business Wales / Busnes Cymru Big Ideas Wales / Syniadau Mawr Cymru delivering a one-to-one session with a young, ambitious entrepreneur and businesswoman who is taking her first steps into the world of enterprise.

It’s fantastic to see young people with the vision, drive and determination to turn their ideas into something real. Our session focused on developing her ideas, understanding the opportunities available and taking those important first steps towards building a successful business.

At Ignite Business Consultancy, I’m passionate about helping entrepreneurs at every stage, especially those with the ambition to create something of their own.

Big ideas start with small steps — and today was a great step forward!

18/08/2026

Today I’ve been at HMP Berwyn in Wrexham with Purple Shoots, supporting our work around entrepreneurship and self-employment.

It’s always encouraging to see the ideas, ambition and determination that exist behind prison walls. For many people, self-employment can provide a genuine pathway towards a positive future — developing skills, building confidence and creating a sustainable income after release.

Our work is about more than simply talking about business. It’s about helping people explore their ideas, understand what it takes to start and run a business, and most importantly, helping them believe that their past does not have to define their future.

There is huge potential in the people we meet, and I’m proud to play a small part in helping unlock it.

A big thank you to everyone at HMP Berwyn and Purple Shoots for continuing to create opportunities and support positive change.

Entrepreneurship can change lives. Opportunity can change futures.

Karen Davies Purple Shoots

15/07/2026

09/07/2026

Today I’m in London speaking at Shaping Tomorrow, a fantastic youth-led event dedicated to empowering Romani (Gypsy), Roma, and Irish Traveller young people.

It is a real privilege to be invited to speak at an event that is bringing together employers, colleges, universities, apprenticeship providers, and training organisations to help young people explore the many opportunities available to them.

Throughout the day I’ll be encouraging those attending to believe in themselves, recognise their strengths, and understand that their background does not define their future. Every young person has potential, and with the right support, opportunities, and determination, they can achieve incredible things.

I’m passionate about helping people discover their purpose, develop their skills, and build the confidence to pursue their goals. If I can inspire even one young person to take that next step towards their future, then today will have been worthwhile.

A huge thank you to the organisers for inviting me to be part of such an important event. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone, hearing their stories, and seeing the positive impact this day will have.

08/07/2026

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06/07/2026

Today I had the privilege of working with Year 7 students as part of Cardiff High School Enterprise Hackathon, helping them tackle a challenge called “Breaktime Boost.”

Rather than telling them what to think, we encouraged them to ask questions, identify real problems, and work together to design practical solutions that could make breaktime healthier, happier, more exciting, and more inclusive.

It was inspiring to watch young people:
● Think creatively about everyday challenges.
● Listen to different opinions.
● Work as teams.
● Develop confidence in sharing their ideas.
● Discover that they can make a positive difference in their school.

One thing that stood out to me is that entrepreneurship isn’t just about starting businesses, it’s about seeing problems as opportunities and having the courage to create solutions.

When we give young people the chance to think, collaborate, and innovate, they often surprise us with ideas that adults would never have considered.

A huge thank you to the school staff, role models, and everyone involved in making today such a positive experience.

Investing in the next generation of problem solvers is always time well spent.

What problem did you solve when you were at school that helped someone else?

I’d love to hear your stories in the comments.

24/06/2026

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