News

14 August 2017

Finance match-making for SMEs hits nearly £4m

Small businesses who had finance requests turned down by major UK banks have received £3.8million through alternative providers matched through the bank referral scheme. Launched […]

4 August 2017

Unlocking digital potential – rural business survey ends 1 September

How businesses based in rural areas capitalise on good digital communications is the focus of a national research study conducted by Rural England. In this […]

26 July 2017

£9.7m manufacturing support package launched to unlock SME potential

SME manufacturers have been given a major boost this week with news that a new £9.7m business support initiative is officially live and looking to […]

26 July 2017

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR): are you prepared?

Many companies will be aware of the GDPR legislation soon to be introduced. For some companies, this may be the first time you’ve have heard […]

21 July 2017

New Growth Hub Board Member, David Sheridan announced

We’re delighted to welcome David Sheridan, to the SEMLEP Growth Hub Board. David has over 25 years’ experience both running a successful business and providing […]

5 July 2017

Brexit in focus for National Manufacturing Barometer

Small to Medium sized manufacturers (SMEs) can have their say on dealing with Brexit in the latest National Manufacturing Barometer launched today. The survey, conducted […]

23 June 2017

Are you ready for automatic enrolment?

Are you an employer, or thinking about taking on your first member of staff? Under the Pensions Act 2008, every employer in the UK must […]

8 June 2017

Milton Keynes sets sights on digital growth

Milton Keynes city stakeholders gathered to discuss the digital future of their city and what’s next for Milton Keynes. Milton Keynes’ business chiefs and city […]