RESOURCES
We have developed a bank of useful national and local business growth information and resources.
Barclays Eagle Labs – Cranfield
Our national network of Eagle Labs supports individuals, businesses and corporates innovate and grow, across a broad range of different sectors and with varied capabilities. …
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Read MorePrepare your business for the UK leaving the EU
GOV.UK has created a tool that explains what your business will need to do to prepare for the UK leaving the UK, what’s changing in …
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Read MoreFSB Small Business Brexit Pack: Introduction
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has created a small business Brexit pack. With the day on which the UK exits the EU fast approaching, …
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Read MoreBrexit & EU Negotations
The CBI’s relationship with 190,000 businesses of all sizes across the UK gives us a unique insight into what Brexit means for UK prosperity. On …
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Read MoreNational Business Support Helpline
The National Business Support Helpline has been created to provide business support and advice over the phone and online. It provides a quick response service …
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Read MoreFit for Work
Fit for Work is a free, government-led initiative that helps businesses grow through improving their productivity and profitability via effective management of staff sickness absence. …
Read MoreHM Revenue and Customs
HM Revenue and Customs have created a range of e-learning resources on a number of different topics, tailored specifically to business who aspire to grow. …
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Read MoreIntellectual Property Office
This site is the official UK government body responsible for intellectual property. It provides all the information you need on IP- as it can be …
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Read MoreBusiness is Great
Starting your own business requires careful planning, research and preparation. This website gives you the key information you need to know when creating a business. …
Read MoreWenta
A social enterprise that provides business support. They can help with everything from start-up advice, mentoring and training. To find out more, visit their website. …
Read MoreInformation Commissioners Office
The Information Commissioner’s Office has produced practical advice on how to comply with data protection law and how to improve data protection practices in your …
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Read MoreApprenticeships
Businesses within the SEMLEP area can benefit from ESF funding until July 2018 that has been ear-marked to help SMEs to develop their workforce through …
Read MoreThe Federation of Small Businesses
Their aim is to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. Offering a range of vital business services, including advice, financial expertise, support and more. Services …
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Read MoreMoneytalks
An introduction to apprenticeship – Watch Now Understanding the apprenticeship levy – Watch Now How to build your website – Watch Now How to be …
Read MoreStart Up Loans
Start Up Loans is a government-backed scheme helping individuals start or grow a business in the UK. Alongside the low-interest loan, successful applicants can access free mentoring from experienced …
Read MoreThe Pensions Regulator
Many SME are currently unaware of their automatic enrolment duties, this free online tool allows you to find information and guidance that’s relevant to your …
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Read MoreBritish Business Bank
Can offer a range of different services. Their key areas are finance for: Start ups, Scale ups, stay ahead. They provide clear information about all …
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Read MoreGOV.UK
Business and self-employed: This is a key source for all business. It gives you online information about a large range of business topics. From Business …
Read MoreMidlands Engine Investment Fund
The MEIF provides commercially-focused finance through Small Business Loans, Debt Finance, Proof of Concept and Equity Finance funds. MEIF is a collaboration between the British …
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Read MoreSeed Enterprise Investment Scheme
A scheme designed to help you company raise money when it is starting to trade. It works by offering tax reliefs to individual investors who …
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Read MoreACAS
ACAS: provide information, advice training, conciliation and other services for employers and employees to help prevent or resolve workplace problems. Services Offered Advice Guidance Training …
Read MoreDepartment for International Trade
They secure UK and global prosperity by promoting and financing international trade and investment, and championing free trade. Services Offered Offer support and advice for …
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Read MoreManufacturing Growth Programme
Our expert Growth Managers will work with you to establish practical steps to achieve business growth. Free Consultation Our expert Growth Managers will work with …
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Read MoreTrading Through Brexit
Business West has pulled together a range of resources to help businesses to navigate their way through Brexit with minimum disruption to their businesses. Within …
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Read MoreSector primers for businesses setting out how to prepare for EU Exit
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have published sector primers for businesses …
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Read MoreNatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator
The NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator gives businesses like yours the power to start, scale and succeed. We provide start-ups and growing businesses with the best coaching, …
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Read MoreBusiness Growth Programme (BGP)
Designed specifically for the development of owner-managers, the Business Growth Programme helps you create the future you want for your business and for yourself. This programme provides …
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Read MoreEnterprise Europe Networking
Enterprise Europe Network can help you do business in Europe and beyond. Through their network you’ll get the specialist support you need. They offer a …
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Read MoreThe 10,000 Small Businesses Programme
Small businesses play a vital role in creating jobs and economic growth in the UK. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme addresses the support …
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Read MoreSkills4Stem
Built on extensive experience Skills4Stem offers a wide range of high quality face-2-face training, in-house conferences, interactive workshops and consultancy services that can be tailored …
Read MoreThe British Business Bank Finance Hub
The Finance Hub is an interactive website launched by the British Business Bank in 2018. The website offers independent information on finance options for scale-up, high growth and …
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Read MoreEU Settlement Scheme: employer toolkit
The employer toolkit equips employers with the right tools and information to support EU citizens and their families to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. …
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Read MorePrepare for changes at the UK/EU border in a ‘no deal’ scenario
The Border Delivery Group and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have published a series of short videos and leaflets to help businesses prepare for changes …
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Read MoreThe Carbon Trust Green Business Fund
The Carbon Trust Green Business Fund is the energy efficiency support service for small and medium-sized companies in England, Wales and Scotland. It provides direct funded support …
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Read MoreBritish Chamber of Commerce – Business Brexit Checklist
The UK’s impending departure from the European Union will bring change for businesses of every size and sector. While some companies are already planning for …
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Read MorePractical guides on Brexit
ICAWE has collated a list of externally produced resources which offer practical advice on the impact of the decision to leave the EU and opportunities …
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Read MoreUK government’s preparations for a no deal scenario
The government has created a website for businesses to read to find out more about how to prepare if the UK leaves the EU with no …
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Read MorePrepare for EU Exit
The United Kingdom (UK) will leave the European Union (EU) on 29 March 2019. Leaving the EU means a number of changes that will affect …
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Read MoreCIPD – Brexit HR Hub
The CIPD has created a Brexit Hub on their website. The Hub focuses on HR, in particular, can build a stronger, more productive workforce, as …
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Read MoreLloyds Bank – Brexit: a guide for businesses
The Lloyds Bank Brexit Resource Page has a number of useful and informative articles surround Brexit. Including: Frequently Asked Questions about Brexit The Future of …
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Read MoreIMAGE – Innovation in Manufacturing, Aerospace and Green Economy
Scale-up your business through funded access to research, development and business expertise Grants are available of up to £8,750 for SME businesses to grow and …
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