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Become a Mental Health Friendly Business

By becoming a Mental Health Friendly Business, you’re taking a proactive step towards creating a supportive, understanding, and inclusive environment for everyone who walks through your doors. When you sign up, you’ll gain access to free training, resources, and ongoing support to help you: Recognise signs of poor mental health Ask the right questions with confidence Listen with empathy Signpost to local support services You never know when someone might…

Why HR Matters More Than Ever for Growing SMEs

When businesses are growing, it’s easy for HR to become an afterthought. Many SMEs focus heavily on sales, operations, and customer growth — but the people side of the business is just as important for long-term success. Strong HR foundations help businesses attract and retain the right talent, create clear expectations, reduce risk, and build a positive workplace culture. As teams grow, even simple processes around recruitment, onboarding, absence management,…

Practical guidance for SMEs navigating rising and volatile energy prices

Energy costs remain one of the biggest uncertainties facing UK small and medium-sized businesses. With global events, infrastructure investment, and market volatility all influencing prices, many SMEs are unsure how to plan ahead or secure the best deal. Recent guidance from Ofgem highlights what’s driving these changes—and, more importantly, what your business can do about it. Read the full guidance here.

HSE guidance on protecting young people at work

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has made available guidance for employers on protecting young people at work. Workers are as likely to have an accident in the first six months at a workplace as they are during the whole of the rest of their working life. Young people are especially at risk as they are likely to be new to the workplace and less aware of risks. When workplaces…

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…

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.