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7 May 2025

Cybersecurity for SMEs: Why Now Is the Time to Act

High-profile cyberattacks across the UK have once again highlighted a serious issue: many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are leaving themselves exposed. Despite growing digital threats, cybersecurity is often overlooked by businesses with limited resources or in-house expertise. Yet...

2 May 2025

Inclusive Hiring: Better for People, Better for Business

A Free Event Supporting Inclusive Recruitment Thursday 29 May | 8:45am – 12:15pm | City Hall, 115 Charles St. Looking to build a stronger, more diverse workforce? Join us for a morning of insight, connection, and opportunity at INCLUSIVE...

28 April 2025

Unlocking the Potential of Veterans and Reservists: Join a Free SME-Focused Workshop

The University of Leicester School of Business invites small and medium-sized enterprises across the East Midlands to a free workshop on Veterans’ and Reservists’ Employment, taking place on 7 May, 11:00–15:00. 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/e2yGdcbn Whether or not your...

21 April 2025

Why Health & Safety Matters—Especially for New Staff

For small and medium-sized businesses, workplace safety can sometimes slip down the priority list—but it shouldn’t. New and young workers are particularly at risk, often due to lack of experience, confidence, or understanding of risks. The First Few Weeks...

17 April 2025

Preventing Shoplifting: Practical Tips for SMEs

Shoplifting is a persistent challenge for many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), directly impacting profitability and staff morale. Fortunately, there are simple, effective steps you can take to deter crime and protect your business. 1. Make Your Premises Less...

14 April 2025

New Growth Guarantee Scheme: A Boost for SMEs in an Evolving Economy

The UK government has launched the Growth Guarantee Scheme to empower small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) navigating an uncertain economic landscape. Replacing the Recovery Loan Scheme, this initiative is designed to unlock vital funding for growth, innovation, and resilience....

9 April 2025

Simplified Recycling Rules for Workplaces: What SMEs Need to Know

New rules on how workplaces in England sort their recycling and waste have now come into force, ending confusion over what goes where and enabling consistent, more streamlined collections. From Monday 31 March, workplaces with 10 or more employees...

8 April 2025

Tackle Workplace Stress: Five Steps in Five Weeks for SMEs

April marks Stress Awareness Month — a perfect time for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to prioritise employee wellbeing. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has launched a helpful “Five Steps in Five Weeks” campaign, giving businesses simple,...

7 April 2025

Leicestershire SMEs: Share Your Views on US Tariffs

The UK Government is asking businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire, especially SMEs, to share their experiences of US tariffs on British exports. Local industries such as textiles, food and drink, plastics, and engineering could all be affected. The Department...