Business resource library

Price rises are affecting businesses across the country. The Government has announced a cap on business energy bills for the next six months to help […]

SEMLEP has produced a comprehensive toolkit to help employers and business advisers in the South East Midlands to identify support and pathways, and engage with […]

When companies export products or services, long payment terms can often create working capital challenges. The upfront cost of producing, shipping, and delivering the goods can […]

Business Support Service The Business Support Service is a FREE, virtual, multi-channel advice and guidance service, operating across England, to offer support and signpost you […]

The new online service from the government offers free advice to employers, tailored to the needs of smaller businesses. What’s in the new service? Guided […]

It’s a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s also the perfect time to take a step back, reconsider old ways of working, and […]

We’ve collated a list of online course available in the South East Midlands. These distance learning courses range from childcare to logistics, run by local […]

Individual coaching and one-to-one focused learning sessions. Aimed at small customer focused businesses about three years into their life. www.elizabethtoogood.com Individual coaching may be a […]

Wenta supports small businesses to start up, grow and survive. They offer a wide range of online and offline services including, business advice, training webinars […]

The Ready for Net Zero Growth programme is a new programme, delivered by Cranfield School of Management. It helps your business take a leap on […]

The Cartier Women’s Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship programme that aims to drive change by empowering female impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, the programme […]

A business opportunity like no other Businesses of all sizes around the UK are committing to do their bit to cut carbon emissions and protect […]

The business support team offers a wide range of business support services to Northamptonshire. Their team of experienced, accredited advisers can provide advice and guidance […]

A business plan is a written document that describes your business. It covers objectives, strategies, sales, marketing, and financial forecasts. A business plan helps you […]

Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted for its apprenticeship provision in 2023, the University of Bedfordshire places strong emphasis on practical and professional skills, alongside high-quality […]

Northants Warm Homes is a partnership between the all district and borough councils of Northamptonshire, including the County Council. The partnership provides help and advice to […]

Skills Support for Redundancy offers funded training to support individuals who are facing redundancy in small and medium-sized businesses. Skills Support for Redundancy is delivered […]

Want to develop a new skill to help you get your dream job? Or maybe you want to dig deeper into something you’ve already discovered? […]

FutureLearn offers a diverse selection of courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time […]

The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) provides opportunities for residents in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough to learn in the community. Bedfordshire Employment and […]

Luton’s Adult Learning programme aims to make all learning accessible and relevant while being an enjoyable and stimulating experience for all of Luton’s citizens, communities […]

The Department of International Trade (DIT) helps UK businesses find international opportunities. DIT offers a range of fully funded services to businesses. Who can benefit?  […]

The Northamptonshire Adult Learning programme aims to support residents to get a good start and be well prepared for the next stage in their learning, […]

Serco delivers a comprehensive range of skills, training and enterprise support programmes on behalf of local and central governments. Their capabilities include vocational training and […]

Small businesses can get free, impartial advice on how technology can boost their performance through a new online platform. Eligible businesses will also be able […]

A range of resources for businesses looking to open in the Luton Borough area. Who can benefit?  People looking to open a business in the […]

The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level. The free Accelerator programmes specialising in High Growth, Climate, […]

The Recovery Loan Scheme has been put in place to allow small and medium sized businesses to access loans and other kinds of finance once […]

NatWest Business Builder is a digital tool designed to give you the right support, at the right time for you and your business. Whether you […]

Barclays Eagle Labs is on a mission to support the UK’s entrepreneurial Community. When under-used Barclays spaces became available in 2015, Barclays decided to repurpose […]

The team at Invest Milton Keynes can provide information on expanding your business within the city, or give help and support if you are looking […]

To help amplify the voices of rural businesses, SEMLEP created the rural group. The group is formed of rural representatives from the public, private, and […]

A subsidiary of the British Business Bank, delivering the Government’s Start Up Loans programme. The programme provides finance and support for businesses that struggle to […]

Employees are a businesses’ best asset and there has never been a more important time to prioritise workplace health and wellbeing. Promoting a happy, healthy […]

All public funding and support for innovation in one place, summarised and easy to find, to save you time and effort.

Milton Keynes City Council has announced that it’s investing more money into supporting women who lost their jobs due to the pandemic back into work. […]

A collaboration between the British Business Bank and 10 Local Enterprise Partnerships, including SEMLEP, MEIF provides over £250m of investment to boost small and medium […]

Business networks divide on gender and historically substantially more men have been entrepreneurs and investors. As a result, women are often excluded from critical business […]

The ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) provides a free initial consultation for any small or medium sized business with one of over 3,000 registered chartered […]

Working out how to start and grow a business can be tough at times. That’s where we come in. Enterprise Nation is a vibrant community […]

The Chamber’s membership includes approximately 1300 local businesses who benefit from a range of services designed to engage, protect and connect the local business community. […]

Medilink Midlands is the East Midlands life science industry association whose aim is to help companies establish, develop and grow. Its network of more than […]

Information and resources to help you find job opportunities in a wide range of sectors, including the NHS, adult social care, retail, food production and […]

“Digital Future First” provides access to Small Business Grants and works with employers to identify their skills needs, demonstrate additionality and innovative new nature of […]

Libraries are not just full of books. They are full of ideas. As part of the British Library National Network the Business & IP Centre […]

The University of Northampton (UoN) are one of the youngest universities in the UK but are already leading the way in adding value to society, […]

The University of Bedfordshire is proud to be an internationally recognised and award-winning institution with a heritage of quality education going back more than 100 […]

Aerospace Unlocking Potential (Aerospace UP) aims to support the aerospace supply chain in the Midlands by helping to unlock its innovation potential. The project is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and delivered […]

The Small Business Commissioner (SBC) is an independent public body set up by Government under the Enterprise Act 2016 to tackle late payment and unfavourable […]

As a result of the stressful and uncertain times that we have undergone recently, and continue to experience, the need to consider the mental wellbeing […]

Employers and small businesses can get free, independent and impartial advice on workplace issues. The helpline service for employers and small businesses is via Facebook […]

Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Increase understanding of mental health within your […]

Overview of the UKCA marking and when it applies. Overview of the types of businesses affected. Using the UKCA marking in Great Britain and its […]

At DASA, we find and fund exploitable innovation to support UK defence and security quickly and effectively, and support UK prosperity by helping Innovators grow […]

THE FUTURE EMPLOYEES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NEED YOU! We are currently seeking to increase our network of employers and employees in the Northamptonshire area.  As a […]

We have the ability to power up sustainable growth within the South East Midlands. The science is clear; we need to halve greenhouse gas emissions by […]

The WMG SME Group is a multidisciplinary team based in the University of Warwick, pioneering support for innovative UK businesses. Are you a SME manufacturer […]

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) supported by Innovate UK has launched a new opportunity to apply for grant funding. The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme […]

SEMLEP has produced a brief guide to apprenticeships for businesses considering taking on an apprentice. This covers: What an apprenticeship is What they involve The […]

MK Community Foundation is a leading grant-making charity sending funding where it’s needed most in Milton Keynes. By guiding businesses, philanthropists and charities to the […]

TBAT are a value-led independent consultancy with over 20 years’ experience working with technology & research and development organisations all over the UK to fund […]

Working in partnership with Green Future Investments Limited (GFIL), Cranfield is proud to deliver investment support to innovators and entrepreneurs seeking to address the challenges of climate […]

Guided by the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and sustainability specialists, this highly interactive workshop aims to encourage an organisation to identify and […]

This two-hour facilitated training course provides an efficient but effective way to understand the basics of climate change, including an overview of a range of […]

Led by Positive Mental Health trainers, this interactive training is suitable to all adult professionals and will give an overview of the importance of positive […]

FairspaceMk Started in 2021 to create an incubator community for Start-ups & Entrepreneurs in Central Milton Keynes Who can benefit?  Anyone – Typical clients include […]

LearnTech is a provider of apprenticeships in the following categories; Technology, Digital, Data and Business Analysis. Information/Discovery Sessions: Any session can be tailored to your […]

Investors in the Environment (iiE) is a national environmental accreditation scheme designed to help organisations save time and money, reduce their impact on the environment, […]

How the most successful business owners scale their revenue through networking (without ever having to sell to the room…) Do you want to know how […]

A healthier workforce contributes to a healthier economy and organisational growth. We help businesses and organisations realise the benefits of looking after the mental health […]

If you’re a small business owner, you know that rising costs can be a real challenge. It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to keep your […]

We are a police led company providing continually updated awareness of current cyber threats and business vulnerabilities, and we provide services to small and medium […]

An introduction to data protection for small businesses and sole traders. Experts from the ICO will guide you through the topics including privacy notices, personal […]

Kick Off in Business is a free, fully funded, short online business start-up and self-employment programme for adults (19+) that can be enjoyed from the […]

Businesses across SEMLEP can join 30,000 other senior business leaders in a National practical management training programme delivered by the University of Bedfordshire’s award-winning Business School. […]

The University of Bedfordshire understands that organisations require different kinds of support. Whether you need strategic input into your business, or support with developing products, […]

Hello, welcome to Electric Car Guide On Electric Car Guide you will discover a comprehensive selection of guides and information about Electric Vehicles and EV […]

      The Social Investment Fund is funded by Northampton Forward as part of the Town’s Fund and supported by West Northamptonshire Council as […]

Programme launched to empower local SMEs towards a sustainable future This innovative initiative, aimed at North Northamptonshire (NN) SMEs, is set to help businesses develop […]

Supporting Milton Keynes businesses on their journey to net zero What’s good for the planet is good for business. If your organisation is based in […]

Empowering businesses and charities for a sustainable tomorrow Cranfield University, in collaboration with Central Bedfordshire Council, has launched a range of fully funded Business Growth […]

A free six-month cohort accelerator programme funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) designed exclusively for local entrepreneurs in the creative industry.   Vulcan Works […]

A digital learning platform to help tech founders start and scale their business Covering the key aspects of launching and growing a business, with bite-sized […]

Connect with our specialist mentors to help you navigate challenges and grow your business We provide founders with access to a range of mentoring and […]

A 18-week Growth Plan programme to enable the next phase of your growth The Ready for Net Zero Growth programme helps your business take a […]

Free Employment Support Service which is available to every resident and employer in West Northamptonshire. We offer support with job searching, CV writing, interview tips, […]

Free Employment Support Service which is available to every resident and employer in West Northamptonshire. We offer support with job searching, CV writing, interview tips, […]

Economic Growth & Inward Investment Team West Northamptonshire Council. Our team offers free business support to new and expanding businesses of all sizes across West […]

Join North Northamptonshire Council’s FREE business support programme for all businesses and entrepreneurs based in North Northamptonshire. By signing up, you will get access to […]

The Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire are launching a programme of business support in North Northamptonshire. Build Your Business is a new programme which is […]

Capital grants between £5,000 and £15,000 are available to help rural businesses within North Northamptonshire become more resilient and support growth. These grants can be […]

Economic Growth & Inward Investment Team West Northamptonshire Council. Our team offers free business support to new and expanding businesses of all sizes across West […]

Business Doctors helps businesses with the issues that keep them awake at night. Whether you’re struggling to separate yourself from your business (stuck in the […]

  Looking for business support in your area? As the business world evolves rapidly, staying ahead of the curve is essential.  So, the University of […]

  Are you looking to upskill your team and accelerate business growth?  ​ ​ Businesses located in the Central Bedfordshire area can now benefit from an opportunity […]

Comprehensive management course to help you boost the performance and resilience of your business The Help to Grow: Management course, supported by the government and […]

At Wellbeing Concierge, we are dedicated to providing transformative support and empowerment to women navigating challenging circumstances. Our mission is to create a nurturing and […]

First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans offers unsecured loans between £500 – £150,000 for start-ups and established businesses across the East, South East and West Midlands […]

The Productivity Programme gives you the tools, energy and confidence you need to take your business to the next level. Get six months of personalised […]

Empowering businesses and charities for a sustainable tomorrow Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the future of your business, charities and our […]

Net Zero West Northants – Accelerate your Journey to Net Zero Net Zero West Northants is a brand new program, specifically tailored to help small […]

Join 30,000 senior leaders taking part in a practical management training programme, developed in collaboration with industry and delivered by world-class business schools, accredited by […]