Adrian Ashton - not your typical consultant

22/06/2026

19/06/2026

Chuffed to have been asked by Enterprise Nation to comment as their expert advisor, in highlighting the current government consultation on how unpaid carers might be better supported by employers (and why that's important for us all).

If you employ people or run a business while caring for someone, this is your opportunity to make sure the rules actually work.

17/06/2026

It's been over 5 years since an 'Adrian' guested on the Being Freelance podcast - glad I could help make up the quota for all the freelancers I share a name with.

10/06/2026

Today marks the launch of the new Neurodivergent Entrepreneurship in the UK report from Small Business Britain, in partnership with Lloyds and eBay.

Created through months of research and conversations with hundreds of neurodivergent founders across the UK, the report explores the barriers many entrepreneurs face and sets out eight recommendations to help create a fairer and more inclusive business environment.

From improving business support and access to finance, to recognising the role of AI and strengthening peer communities, the recommendations highlight practical ways that change can happen.

The report is available now on the LILAC Centre website.

Please have a read, share your thoughts, and get in touch if you'd like to help create a more inclusive future for neurodivergent entrepreneurs.

Image shows a cover graphic for the newly launched Neurodivergent Entrepreneurship in the UK report from Small Business Britain, Lloyds and eBay.

01/06/2026

Chuffed that ISBE have picked up on my (landmark?) social impact/report, which may set a new standard for how we consider reporting the wider outcomes and impacts of our work:

25/05/2026

Chuffed to see my latest book reflecting on 20 years of accidental entrepreneurship profiled by Anglia Ruskin University in the May issue of their alumni magazine;
(especially as I've either broken or ignored a lot of what I was taught in their business school...)

https://www.aru.ac.uk/graduation-and-alumni/alumni-magazine (page 36)

Download previous editions of Connect magazine, for the alumni and friends community at Anglia Ruskin University.

22/05/2026

I'm proud to be part of this years' official UK Small Business Week: 1st - 7th June.

Small businesses are the backbone of the economy, so during Small Business Week, please try to shop small, shop local and support independents.

https://entrepreneurscircle.org/sbw//

20/05/2026

I may not be based in Scotland, but that doesn't mean I can't stand with Evaluation Support Scotland in supporting - and share my latest self-impact report, which includes how I've approached what my total impact over the last 20 years has been!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JcCFirEsoGTWA3CtdkICxValzJtiLpbK/view?usp=drive_link

12/05/2026

upstaged by my props, again...

Last night’s online Step Up session with Adrian gave our young people a deeper understanding of what it really takes to build and run a business 💻

The session explored the different types of businesses and the legislation behind them, helping participants understand the responsibilities, structures and decisions that come with entrepreneurship.

‘’The legal structures workshop today was really good and informative. It was helpful having questions answered throughout, and the session felt interactive rather than just being talked at. I also liked going through the different structures again, charities, CICs, cooperatives, societies, CLGs etc. The history and storytelling behind how some of these structures came about added a lot of value too.’’ - Participant

These conversations are so important because they move ideas beyond just creativity and into the real world of business.

Big thank you to Adrian for sharing his knowledge and continuing to support the next generation of entrepreneurs on their journey 🚀

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