London can make a strong case for currently being the global capital of entrepreneurship. The UK, once memorably described by Napoleon as being “a nation of shopkeepers”, is fast becoming a nation of seed-funded SME’s.
But why here, and why now? You could argue it’s a marriage of convenience. Both government and big-business have been forced to rethink how they administer their services. The draw of the corporate world is not quite what it once was. Many people have come to the conclusion that if you really want to get ahead, you’re better off doing it for yourself. Perhaps it’s a case of “if you can’t join ‘em, beat ‘em!”
