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Working Safely in Cold Conditions: What SMEs Need to Know

The recent spell of very cold weather is a timely reminder for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to check that staff are adequately protected while at work. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) advises that employers must ensure a reasonable indoor temperature is maintained, as required by the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations. With cold conditions already being felt, SMEs should review workplace arrangements now rather than waiting for…

Why SMEs Should Apply for Apprenticeship Funding Now

Apprenticeships offer small and medium-sized businesses a cost-effective way to grow skills, boost productivity and build a future-ready workforce. Under the UK apprenticeship funding system, SMEs do not pay the apprenticeship levy. Instead, the government covers 95% of apprenticeship training costs, leaving employers to contribute just 5%. In many cases, that remaining cost can also be covered through levy transfers from larger employers who want their unused levy funds to…

Join the Business Voices Panel and Shape the Future of Business Support

The new Business Growth Service wants to help UK businesses start, grow, and succeed. Business owners and leaders are invited to join the Business Voices Panel—a unique chance to influence how the new Business Growth Service is designed and delivered. This is your opportunity to help create a support system that truly reflects the needs and challenges of real businesses. By joining the panel, you can: Help design and improve…

Beyond Profit: Why Social Enterprises Are Powerful — and Why This Event Matters

Social enterprises are proving that business can be both commercially successful and socially purposeful. Models like co-operatives, mutuals and employee-owned businesses don’t just promote fairness and shared ownership — they also perform better. In fact, one study found that employee-owned businesses achieve around 8% to 12% higher labour productivity than non employee-owned businesses. When people have a real stake in the mission, they bring more commitment, innovation and resilience. If…

How to Handle Tough Conversations at Work

In every small or medium-sized business, success doesn’t just depend on great products, efficient operations or smart financial decisions. Very often, what truly shapes a company’s culture—and ultimately its performance—is how well its leaders handle the moments that feel uncomfortable: the difficult conversations. Whether it’s addressing under-performance, challenging unhelpful behaviour, managing tensions between team members, or delivering news that someone may not want to hear, these conversations rarely feel easy….

LLBSP Business Gateway Growth Hub: A One-Stop Shop for Business Development

At the Business Gateway, our primary goal is to empower you to achieve long-term success and growth for your business. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take your business to the next level, we’re here to provide guidance and support.