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Boost Productivity and Reduce Sickness Absence with Free SME Health Training

Small and medium-sized enterprises across England are being offered a valuable opportunity to strengthen their workforce with free, Government-funded occupational health training for line managers. Announced on GOV.UK, this new initiative will train up to 5,000 SME managers by 31 March, equipping them with practical skills to spot early signs of health-related issues and take timely, supportive action. Line managers will learn how to recognise indicators such as fatigue, behavioural…

Inclusive Employment: Creating Opportunity with Leicester Employment Hub

Offering someone a second chance can make a meaningful difference — for individuals, families, and workplaces alike. Many employers who recruit people with lived experience of the justice system find it brings positive outcomes, such as: • Reduced recruitment costs• Help addressing skills shortages• Improved attendance• Stronger staff retention With understanding and the right support, inclusive recruitment can help people rebuild their lives while adding real value to your organisation….

Is your business risk ready? New project to support businesses to plan for emergencies

Is your business risk ready? Dates announced for new project to support businesses to plan for emergencies A new project to help businesses in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland prepare for emergencies will launch in February with a series of webinars, covering key risks like flooding, power outages and cyber attacks. The ‘Risk Ready Businesses’ project, which is being led by the Local Resilience Forum (LRF), will give business access to…

Innovation: What It Really Means for Your Business?

Article by: Altaf Ahmed, Business Support Manager, Leicester City Council As a Business Support Manager, I often hear business owners say, “We’re too small to innovate” or “Innovation is not for businesses like ours”. That’s not true. Innovation is for every business, at every stage. This article explains: · What innovation really means · Where innovation starts · What the innovation journey looks like in practice · No buzzwords. Just…

Why Apprenticeships Matter for SMEs: Building Skills, Driving Growth

As National Apprenticeship Week begins, it’s a timely opportunity SMEs to reflect on the role apprenticeships play in building stronger, more resilient businesses. For many SMEs, growth is driven by people. Having the right skills in place — now and for the future — can be the difference between simply maintaining operations and scaling successfully. Apprenticeships offer a practical, cost-effective way to develop talent from within, while addressing critical skills…

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.