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SMEs Have Your Say: Help Shape the Local “Get Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Working” Plan

SMEs across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland (LLR) are being invited to share their views to help shape a major new plan to boost jobs and skills in the area. The Get LLR Working Plan is part of the Government’s wider ambition to get more people into good jobs, increase skills, and grow the economy in a fair and inclusive way. Locally, the plan will guide how councils, training providers, health…

Making your business water efficient

Water is essential — both for keeping your business running smoothly and for protecting our shared environment. With droughts becoming an increasing reality across the UK, the risk of water shortages is growing. Such shortages can disrupt operations, raise costs, and damage customer confidence. Acting now to adopt smart water-saving habits will not only reduce your environmental impact but also strengthen your business’s resilience during dry periods. Severn Trent Water’s…

Red tape slashed to revamp high streets with new cafes and bars

Communities and town centres across the UK are set to benefit from a wave of new cafes, bars, music venues and outdoor dining options, as the Government slashes red tape to breathe new life into the high street. Government to overhaul planning and licensing rules to make it quicker and easier for new cafes, bars and music venues to open in place of disused shops. New ‘hospitality zones’ will fast-track…

How SMEs Can Benefit from Using AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just for big tech companies. Today, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are using AI to streamline operations, improve customer service, and gain a competitive edge—often with minimal investment. Here’s how AI can benefit your business: 1) Save Time and Money: Automate repetitive tasks like invoicing, scheduling, and customer support to free up your team for higher-value work. 2) Smarter Decision-Making: AI tools can analyse…

How SMEs Can Get Involved in the New Hospital Programme: A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity

The UK Government’s New Hospital Programme (NHP) represents the most significant investment in NHS infrastructure in decades — and it’s bringing major opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across a wide range of sectors. With a long-term pipeline of projects valued at £37 billion over 12 years, this is not just a construction initiative — it’s a national mission to modernise healthcare and strengthen supply chains for years to…

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.