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19 March 2026

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...

17 March 2026

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...

8 March 2026

Supporting Women to Thrive at Work: What It Means for Businesses in Leicestershire

The UK Government has launched new action plans to tackle the gender pay gap and improve workplace support for women experiencing menopause — a move designed to help more women thrive and progress in their careers. These changes will encourage...

5 March 2026

Creating Workplaces Where Neurodivergent People Can Thrive: Free Training for SMEs

Across the UK, more organisations are recognising the importance of building workplaces where everyone can contribute, feel valued, and succeed. Creating neuroinclusive environments is a key part of this progress. When workplaces understand and support neurodiversity, they unlock new...

24 February 2026

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...

21 February 2026

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...

16 February 2026

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...

11 February 2026

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...

9 February 2026

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...