An interview with James Clarkson, cofounder of Curbar Cycling, on how he and David McLeavy apply their love of fine art to design cycling clothing.

Sheffield is to benefit from one of the largest installations of running routes in England thanks to a new city-wide partnership which has secured over £100,000 of funding from England Athletics.

Image: Runner takes in the dizzy heights of Sheffield; The Outdoor City by Duncan Philpott

The Invest Sheffield Team, part of Creative Sheffield – the economic development arm of Sheffield City Council, joined an audience of developers, consultants, growing businesses, civic leaders and professional services firms at the ‘Invest in Yorkshire’ event held in Leeds today. Organised by Insider magazine, attendees discussed Yorkshire’s inward investment opportunities. 

Sheffield born Bob Grayson, a partner of Tapestry Compliance, on why he decided to open a legal services office on home ground. 

Lucy Ledger, Director of Lucy Ledger Ltd explains how she managed to mix creativity with business.

Liz Edwards is Director of Muddyfaces, an outdoor play and learning resources for the education and private market. Sheffield offers the perfect back-drop for this business as Liz explains.

We speak to Julia Harrison, founder and Director of greetings cards and gift ware company Dialectable Ltd. For Julia, Sheffield offers the best of both worlds; the support to launch and grow a business and the lifestyle for a family. 

In celebration of International Women’s Day on 8 March, we are sharing the experiences of Sheffield women in businesses all week. Follow @Creativesheff to learn more.

Rachel Williams, Founder and Director of ALBUS & FLORA shares with us her story on how she launched her own natural skin care range.

We speak to Paula and Natalie; partners in lingerie business, Lucy May, to learn what it takes to launch a business in Sheffield with global ambitions. 

In 2015 52 per cent of the start-up businesses that Creative Sheffield worked with were set up by women.  In celebration of International Women’s Day this week, Creative Sheffield, the economic development arm of Sheffield City Council are sharing the experiences of women in business through interviews with serial entrepreneurs, first time business start-ups and sector leaders across the city.