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Mark Armed Forces Day by Signing the Armed Forces Covenant: A Call to Local SMEs

As the nation prepares to celebrate Armed Forces Day on 27 June 2026, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK are being encouraged to strengthen their commitment to the Armed Forces community by signing the Armed Forces Covenant and joining the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). The Armed Forces Covenant (AFC) is a national pledge that ensures serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families are treated fairly and are…

Heat Warning Highlights Importance of Being ‘Risk Ready’

With temperatures set to rise, businesses are being encouraged to think beyond the immediate effects of hot weather and consider how prepared they are for disruption more broadly. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Resilience Forum’s Risk Ready programme highlights the importance of preparing for a range of risks, from heatwaves and severe weather to power outages, cyber incidents and other unexpected events. Communities and organisations that plan ahead are…

Get your food business summer-ready: free tools from the FSA

New menus. Seasonal staff. Festival pitches. There’s a lot to get right this summer. Summer is coming, and for food businesses that means new menus, seasonal staff, outdoor trading and one of the busiest periods of the year. Getting your food safety right now means fewer headaches later, and more time doing what you love. The Food Standards Agency’s ‘Safer Food Means Better Business’ campaign puts everything you need in…

New Event Series Encourages Employers to Rethink Recruitment and Unlock Untapped Talent

A new summer event series hosted by De Montfort University is set to bring together employers, recruiters, business leaders, employment support professionals, and people with lived experience of the Criminal Justice System (CJS) to explore a question that is becoming increasingly relevant for organisations across the UK: are employers overlooking a significant source of talent? Funded by the Randal Charitable Foundation, Employing Potential aims to create an open and engaging…

Why Marketing Matters When You’re Wearing Every Hat in the Business

For many SME owners, a typical day involves juggling multiple responsibilities. One minute you’re responding to customer enquiries, the next you’re reviewing finances, managing operations, or supporting your team. In a small business, wearing many hats isn’t the exception—it’s the reality. With so much competing for attention, marketing is often one of the first activities to be pushed down the priority list. The challenge is that when marketing becomes an…

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.