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20 October 2025

East Midlands manufacturers to access fully funded digital support

Micro and SME manufacturers across the East Midlands are being encouraged to explore how digital technology could help them cut costs, save time, and grow, before the current support programme closes. Through Made Smarter East Midlands, eligible firms can...

17 October 2025

SMEs urged to have their say in government consultation on late payments

As the UK government presses ahead with plans to clamp down on late payments, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are being strongly encouraged to respond to a consultation running until 23 October 2025 on proposals to tackle unfair payment...

17 October 2025

£150,000 CyberGrowth offers funded digital security help to East Midlands businesses

4 levels of support, catering for businesses of all sizes CyberGrowth funded part of national Cyber Local programme East Midlands SMEs invited to access support to bolster cyber resilience Applications are now open for a £150,000 programme offering practical...

14 October 2025

Exciting Opportunity for Businesses in Oadby and Wigston!

The Oadby and Wigston Growth and Innovation Programme is a fully-funded initiative designed to help local businesses thrive. Starting from 18 November 2025, this programme, delivered by the University of Leicester School of Business, will offer a series of...

6 October 2025

Guidance for Self-Employed Workers

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its webpages for self-employed workers. The guidance is designed to help individuals understand when health and safety law applies to them, assess whether their work activity creates risks for others, and...

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1 October 2025

October is Cyber Security Awareness Month: Protect Your Business with these Essential Tips

As October ushers in Cyber Security Awareness Month, it’s the perfect time to assess and bolster your business’s online defences. Cyber threats are increasingly sophisticated, and small businesses are often prime targets due to limited resources and expertise. The...

24 September 2025

Businesses warned over loan shark dangers ahead of Business Finance Week

The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is warning small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to stay alert to the risks of borrowing from illegal lenders, as part of this year’s Business Finance Week (30 September – 9 October). Loan...

18 September 2025

Upskilling Staff: A Growth Opportunity for SMEs

For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), investing in staff development is no longer just a “nice to have” — it’s a key driver of business success. Upskilling employees can help boost productivity, improve staff retention, and keep businesses competitive...

13 September 2025

SMEs – Here’s how you can benefit from Asda’s Apprenticeship Levy transfers

Did you know that large employers like Asda pay into the Apprenticeship Levy, but often can’t use all the funds themselves?The good news 👉 they can transfer up to 50% of their unused Levy funds to smaller businesses. That...