Small business growth: Resources for small business owners

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Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Thu 21st Nov 2024

Government's Growth Guarantee Scheme supports £250m in small business funding

The Growth Guarantee Scheme launched in July this year as a successor to the Recovery Loan Scheme.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Fri 15th Nov 2024

Disappointing GDP growth figures show the need to support small businesses to flourish

The UK economy grew by a lower than expected 0.1% between July and September, official figures show.

Announcements

Enterprise Nation

Official

Thu 14th Nov 2024

Uber and Enterprise Nation launch £250,000 fund to support Black-owned restaurants

The fund will distribute £250,000 to Black-owned firms in the catering industry.

Blog

Grow London Local

Matching London small businesses to support

Thu 14th Nov 2024

Fuelling growth: practical steps to take your London business to the next level

Start planning now to operate efficiently, engage customers and prepare for sustainable growth.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Tue 12th Nov 2024

Local councils to receive new powers in December to force landlords to rent out empty shops

Local authorities will receive new powers in December allowing them to auction long-term empty high street properties.

Blog

Polly Dhaliwal

Enterprise Nation

Fri 8th Nov 2024

Creative ways to keep hiring costs down in 2025

The landscape may be shifting, but with the right strategies, your business can thrive despite the challenges ahead.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Wed 6th Nov 2024

Andrew Griffith appointed shadow business secretary by new Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch

Kemi Badenoch was announced as Conservative leader after she won the final round of a ballot of party members.

Blog

Enterprise Nation

Official

Tue 5th Nov 2024

Bidding for public sector work? How a mentor can support you

"My mentor had direct experience of procurement and could give direct input from the other side of the fence."

Blog

Arthur Wilson

Arthur Wilson Digital Marketing Freelancer

Tue 5th Nov 2024

Four ways businesses can weave sustainability into their operations

These four adjustments will not only help protect the planet but also position your business for long-term success.

Policy

Daniel Woolf

Enterprise Nation

Unlocking opportunities: How the Procurement Act can boost small business partnerships with government

Enterprise Nation and the Findr Collective hosted an event on how small businesses can benefit from the Procurement Act.

Business news

Enterprise Nation

Official

Thu 31st Oct 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: What small business owners think

We asked a range of business owners for their reaction to the Budget. Here's what they told us.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Wed 30th Oct 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: What small business owners need to know

A round-up of the measures of relevance to small businesses in the government's 2024 Autumn Budget.

Business news

Enterprise Nation

Official

Tue 29th Oct 2024

Almost half of small businesses say Budget tax grab would have a negative impact

Small businesses will have to put up prices to cope with tax increases announced at the Autumn Budget.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Mon 28th Oct 2024

Autumn Budget 2024: The small business reaction

Follow reactions to the government's Budget on 30 October from a panel of entrepreneurs and experts.

Blog

Grow London Local

Matching London small businesses to support

Fri 25th Oct 2024

Developing your skills as a London business owner

Ready to upgrade your knowledge? Find more about skills courses for you or your staff.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Fri 18th Oct 2024

Grant schemes launched for rural micro businesses in Northern Ireland and media firms in Wales

There are three grant schemes with funding available for rural Northern Irish firms and Welsh media businesses.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Thu 17th Oct 2024

Darktrace co-founder Poppy Gustafsson appointed government's new investment minister

Poppy Gustafsson, co-founder and former CEO of cybersecurity company Darktrace, is the new investment minister.

Announcements

Enterprise Nation

Official

Wed 16th Oct 2024

Supercharged StartUp Show is back and better than ever!

Join us on 25 January 2025 for the biggest start-up event of the new year.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Mon 14th Oct 2024

Government launches new industrial strategy: What's in it for small businesses?

The government is seeking views on an industrial aimed at delivering long-term economic growth.

Business news

Dan Martin

Dan Martin Content & Events

Wed 9th Oct 2024

Government announces new innovation unit to cut red tape for new technologies

The office is aimed at speeding up access to new innovative new products and services.

Blog

Andy Wilson

Dropbox

Wed 2nd Oct 2024

Digital tools for freelancers: How to organise your work and boost productivity

A series of steps freelancers can take to be more efficient with their time.