We have developed a bank of useful national and local business growth information and resources.
Are you a business owner in the SEMLEP area whose business has been affected by the pandemic? Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) who have been […]
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 […]
Growth Curve is an intensive programme for business owners that will help you strengthen your leadership skills. This will allow you to stabilise your business in […]
There’s never been a more important time to invest in the future of your business by working with people who know business best. Other business […]
Regrettably, we are seeing the current situation with coronavirus affect employment in this region. To help people facing this situation, we’ve collated national, local 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 […]
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 […]
Page updated: 21 December 2021 With the rise of the Omicron variant and ongoing uncertainty, many businesses are once again being impacted by Covid-19. We’re […]
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 […]
Looking for specialist support or training to solve a business growth or recovery challenge? The ALPHAS project seeks to create a conduit for Knowledge Exchange […]
Low Carbon Workspaces offers small and medium-sized businesses in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Northamptonshire and Milton Keynes grants of between £1,000 and £5,000 to cover […]
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 Service (BESS) provides opportunities for residents in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough to learn in the community. Courses provide learning […]
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 Manufacturing Growth Programme supports SME Manufacturing to grow by identifying, understanding and removing barriers to growth. When enrolled, businesses will benefit from a comprehensive […]
The new Productivity Programmes, delivered by the University of Bedfordshire in partnership with Central Bedfordshire Council and Luton Borough Council will support ambitious local businesses […]
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 […]
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. […]
The part-funded ERDF Innovation Bridges programme offers an initial fully funded academic consultancy, there is then available a part funded substantial grant element (up to […]
The part-funded ERDF Productivity Escalator programme will help SMEs from the SEMLEP area to do more online or with digital technology, thus improving their productivity, […]
Medilink EM 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]