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Big Support for Small Business – What Businesses Really Need Survey

Support for small businesses is facing a critical juncture, as the landscape of assistance has undergone significant change in recent years. Funding has been steadily reduced, and existing support is now often directed toward pre-startups, high-growth firms, or specific sectors, leaving many smaller enterprises underserved. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a nationwide initiative to better understand what support small businesses truly need and how it can be…

Martyn’s Law guidance published to help businesses

New guidance published to help organisations and businesses prepare for terrorist threats and protect lives. Major venues and events will be better equipped to protect the public from terrorism, as new guidance to support the implementation of Martyn’s Law is published today. The guidance sets out clear steps for businesses. This includes for smaller premises like shops and restaurants with 200-799 people, to ensure evacuation routes are in place, staff…

Fully Funded Programme Here to Support High Street Businesses

High street businesses are being offered a valuable opportunity to step back, refocus, and plan for the future through a newly available fully funded support programme. Designed specifically for established businesses trading for over 12 months, the initiative provides a structured yet supportive environment for owners who may be feeling under pressure or uncertain about their next steps. The programme combines a three-hour interactive workshop with five hours of tailored…

Blaby Business Grant Scheme

Blaby District Council is launching the new Blaby Business Grant Scheme to help our small and micro-enterprise grow and thrive. The money could be used for a range of improvements including increasing productivity, developing digital tools, expanding premises, actions on decarbonisation, reducing running costs and sprucing up shopfronts. Two grants will be available for businesses meeting the criteria: • Shop Front Improvements Grant A total pot of £5,000. To improve…

No business is ‘too small’ to be a target for cyber criminals

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are being encouraged to take proactive steps to protect themselves from rising cyber threats by adopting the government-backed Cyber Essentials scheme. Recent data shows that cyber attacks are no longer limited to large organisations. In fact, around half of UK small businesses reported experiencing some form of cyber incident in the past year, highlighting the growing risk to SMEs of all sizes….

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.