On Wednesday, our co-founder, Richard, was joined live by Tom from Sales Geek. We've worked closely with Sales Geek for multiple years now so it was great to finally catch up with Tom and bend his ear on all things sales, with a focus on what it means when gaining ILR (Indefinite leave to remain) here in the UK.
Richard and Tom explored the fundamental principles that drive successful sales for international entrepreneurs entering the UK market and how the emotional connection matters more than we might think. Whether selling glasses or SaaS platforms, the principle of building value - understanding where customers will see worth in your offering - applies across all business types.
You'll want to read more and take notes from our full recap:
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December events...
Events for 2026 are already in the pipeline, but heading into December we have two more online webinars that you won't want to miss. Our online events are still open to all members for just one more month to bring you even more support and services, helping you grow your business.
These events are both free to all - so please make sure you book your place on our final events for this year. The Open webinar on "Preparing for your next Visa" is a huge one, with so many of you preparing to progress on to your Same Business or ILR Visas in 2026. Don't wait until January, get prepared to hit 2026 stronger than ever.
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Our "Xmas Review webinar" will include a review of the key activities from 2025 including Innovator International's key performance statistics. The directors and management team will also discuss what they expect from 2026 both from the Visa route and business opportunities.
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The Founders Putting NHS Patients Before Profit
Sometimes you meet an entrepreneur whose priorities differ from the norm. This is true in the case of Howard Feng, Co-Founder of Med Frontier. For Howard, he's not chasing big profits or trying to expand a team. He's simply providing an incredible solution for our biggest asset here in the UK – the NHS.
Coming from a pharmaceutical background, Howard wasn't destined to become a doctor. Instead, he understands the need for better solutions to assist those dedicated to saving lives and making people better.
Read the full story here, it's a good one:
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We'd love to spotlight your entrepreneurial journey - if you're part of our Innovator community and have a story to share, get in touch with us to be featured
Feeling isolated as an entrepreneur? You’re not alone
— and it doesn’t have to stay that way. In her latest piece for Innovator Pulse, Harriet tackles the emotional side of business, offering practical advice for solopreneurs and founders who want to feel more connected without breaking the bank. From virtual co-working to intentional networking, she shows how a few small shifts can turn that lonely journey into something more supported.
Read the full article to discover her top tips for fighting isolation and building meaningful connections:
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Let's celebrate! No, we don't mean Christmas or even New Year - we mean YOU! 🎉
Lots of our wonderful community of Innovators are celebrating wins of all shapes and sizes with their businesses: whether it's awards, trophies or nominations to hitting that first sale or even signing your first retainer client. There are so many ways we can celebrate with you - sharing your news first hand either here in our regular weekly newsletter, in our thriving WhatsApp groups or over on our socials.
This week's big win is our own Innovator Mo who has recently secured an incredible partnership with Bewdley Tennis Club following a successful trial, you can see the full post over on LinkedIn:
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Tag us in your exciting posts on social media or alternatively send all the info over to Harriet:
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