Rory Skinner – Founder and CEO of Creatify

Designed to provide support to founders at all stages of their business journey, RBS is opening the doors of its Accelerator Hub in Glasgow, as well as other locations across the UK, to provide a taste of its specialist programme.

From group coaching to social events and exclusive pitch clubs, the Royal Bank Accelerator programme supports and inspires entrepreneurial talent.

Running from November 18 to 24, Global Entrepreneurship Week is an annual, weeklong celebration empowering entrepreneurs to drive economic growth through bright ideas and big ambitions.

As the UK’s biggest bank for business, RBS is supporting Global Entrepreneurship Week with an event series to help business leaders at various stages in their business development. These events will cover topics such as attracting investment and connecting with customers as well as providing advice on navigating the complexities of scaling a business.

The Royal Bank Accelerator supports and empowers entrepreneurs across Scotland to scale their businesses to the next level, through one-to-one coaching, a programme of thought leadership and events, access to a network of like-minded peers and full-time use of a modern co-working space.

One business already benefitting from the Glasgow Accelerator Hub is Creatify. Founded by entrepreneur Rory Skinner in 2016, Creatify has built a team of creative athletes dedicated to building and maintaining high-performing websites. Through a unique ‘Websites as a Service’ model, Creatify offers clients continuous updates and unlimited redesigns, all under a flexible monthly subscription. This innovative approach has been key to Creatify’s success in the competitive B2B website design market.

The business is backed by the Royal Bank Accelerator programme which helps scaling businesses to maximise their potential through one-to-one coaching as well as full use of co-working spaces and the chance to network and connect with other entrepreneurs across the UK.

Rory Skinner, founder & CEO of Creatify, said: “The journey to get where we are today has only been made possible through the dedication of our incredibly hardworking and committed team as well as the vital support offered by the Royal Bank Accelerator programme.

“Part of our success so far has come through creating an environment of likeminded, driven individuals and that’s why the networking opportunities afforded to us through the Royal Bank Accelerator have proved invaluable as we continue to grow and innovate in the industry.”

Upcoming Events at the Glasgow Royal Bank Accelerator Hub

Wednesday 20th November 10am-12pm: Group Coaching Sessions - An opportunity to work with your Accelerator peers to explore challenges and identify solutions, facilitated by an Acceleration Manager.

Wednesday 20th November: Hot Desking/Open day – This is an opportunity to come in and use the co-working spaces in the Glasgow Accelerator Hub. Take the opportunity to get a change of scenery, and work alongside likeminded entrepreneurs in a city centre location.

Wednesday 20th November 2pm-4pm: Pitch Club – An opportunity to for entrepreneurs to practice their pitches, receive feedback and guidance from their peers and the Accelerator team.

These events offer a fantastic opportunity for entrepreneurs to gain valuable insights, network with peers, and receive expert advice.

Heidi Simpson, regional accelerator director at RBS, said: “We work year-round to support businesses across Scotland at our Accelerator Hub and want to inspire more entrepreneurs to get involved this Global Entrepreneurship Week.

“Businesses such as Creatify are a prime example of innovative founders doing something special and are the type of talent this celebration looks to spotlight. We’d encourage any founders looking to grow their business to come along to one of these events to meet like-minded entrepreneurs, network, learn, and be inspired.”

Entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their businesses are encouraged to register their interest for the March cohort of Royal Bank’s Entrepreneur Accelerator here.