Rising costs and inflation is a massive challenge facing small businesses. Learn how to protect your profits in an era of rising costs with Small Business Britain, Lloyds Bank Academy and sales & retail expert Catherine Erdly. If you have a small business, you may be wondering where to even start when it comes to reviewing your business and protecting your profit as costs go up. In this session, small business expert Catherine Erdly will...
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A UK government scheme to boost the productivity and future growth of the country’s business community will benefit even more entrepreneurs. The Help to Grow: Management scheme offers business leaders 50 hours of leadership and management training across 12 weeks. It means for as little as £750 business leaders can benefit from one-to-one support from a business mentor, access to a network of like-minded business leaders, and a bespoke growth plan to help the business...
StartUp UK aims to educate, celebrate and represent start-up entrepreneurs and provides the crucial technology, banking and accountancy advice and tools needed to start and grow a business. Here are five ways you can benefit from joining the programme: Attend an event – Join an in-person StartUp Saturday or an online Lunch and Learn webinar to get the knowledge you need to become your own boss. Explore events Money-saving tools – Starting on a bootstrap...
Did you know that businesses with an environmental benefit can request accelerated processing of their patent application? The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) offers different methods of accelerating the processing of your patent application. The Green Channel for patent applications was introduced on 12 May 2009. This service allows applicants to request accelerated processing of their patent application if the invention has an environmental benefit. The applicant must make a request in writing, indicating: How their...
The Health Minister, Eluned Morgan has today (24 June 2022) confirmed that access to free LFD tests will be extended in Wales until 31 July 2022. Tests will be available to the public that are showing symptoms of coronavirus (high temperature a new, continuous cough, a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste), alongside free access for people visiting someone eligible for new COVID-19 treatments. The announcement comes following a rise in...
The Barclays Entrepreneur Awards are back and now open for nominations. The Awards celebrate those entrepreneurs who are disrupting the status quo, driving innovation and supporting communities and the economy more broadly. Now is your opportunity to showcase your business and the journey you’ve been on to date. The award categories for 2022 are: Start-up Award Scale-up Award Social Award Sustainability Award International Expansion Award Eagle Labs Innovation Award Barclaycard Next Level Award Games Award...
Companies House have updated their guidance on how to protect your company from scams and fraud and how to report it. Contents Register for online filing Keep your authentication code safe Sign up to our PROOF scheme Use our free Follow service Choose the right correspondence address Check website addresses are genuine Be aware of scam emails and telephone calls Report fraud Unregistered cryptoasset businesses There are separate procedures if you want to: complain about...
A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched. The ‘Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility’ competition, which is run by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV), will provide grants to help roll out commercial use self-driving vehicles across the UK from 2025, delivering convenience for consumers and making journeys safer, greener and more reliable. The competition will help bring together companies and...
A festival showcase of future-focused products, services and experiences in media. Meet the creatives behind more than 100 Clwstwr projects and hear about media innovation happening locally, nationally and internationally with keynote speakers, demonstrations, interactive experiences and more. On Monday 4 July, 2022 at the City Hall, Cardiff. Book your place on the Eventbrite page here: https://bit.ly/ClwstwrVerse4
Have you applied for the #SmallBiz100 campaign yet? Don't hesitate and get your application in today, entries close at midnight on 30 June 2022. This is an amazing opportunity to shine a national spotlight on your small business, as well as join a ready-made support network of small businesses just like yours. Being selected as one of the 100 phenomenal small businesses that are featured in the 100 leading up to Small Business Saturday on...