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Access to finance remains a critical challenge for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. The UK Government has launched a Call for Evidence to better understand these challenges and improve financial access for small businesses. This is a key opportunity for SMEs to shape future policies and ensure their financing needs are met. Why Your Input Matters The government seeks insights into: Barriers SMEs face when securing finance…
The UK Export Academy are pleased to announce a brand new-series of webinars called Fuel your Business Growth, which are devoted to helping UK businesses get the knowledge and advice they need to supercharge their business’ growth. This series will run throughout March and April 2025, and will cover essential topics helping small businesses to expand their reach and grow their profits. The webinar series will cover subjects such as:…
What is Employment Allowance? Employment Allowance (EA) is a government scheme that enables eligible businesses to reduce their annual Employer’s National Insurance (NI) bill by up to £5,000. This relief is designed to ease employment costs, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Who is Eligible? Businesses and charities can claim Employment Allowance if they: Had Employers’ Class 1 NI liabilities of £100,000 or less in the previous tax year….
The week-long festival launches at the National Space Centre on Monday 31 March. A number of events will then take place, both online and in person, at venues across Leicester and Leicestershire. Phoebe Dawson, Director of Business and Skills, said: “Leicestershire Innovation Festival is now well-established on the regional business events calendar. “It’s a great place for bringing businesses and non-profits together with leaders from higher education and Government agencies….
