Interestingly enough, I discovered this week from an article on Business Advice that contrary to popular belief, new research found that the age group most interested in development opportunities at work isn’t Millennials: it was those employees from Generation X (those in their late 30s through to their mid-50s). Through a poll run by Love […]
Read moreProductive and Sustainable Crop and Ruminant Agricultural Systems | Opens 20 August 2018 | Deadline 24 October 2018 | UK businesses can apply for a share of up to £20 million to improve productivity and sustainability across UK crop and ruminant production systems. Overview UK Research and Innovation, through the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund, will […]
Read moreBusiness Advice stated in a recent article that ~”recent research suggests that unproductive meetings are costing the UK a staggering £582m a week”. Which had us thinking – if bad meetings are a regular occurrence within your small business, these meetings could be seriously damaging. Nick Pollitt, Managing Director at office furniture supplier DBI Furniture […]
Read moreReal Business published an inspiring article last week which – for us, at least – gives some real food for thought in terms of where your business sits with regards to being ‘green’. Did you know, that the more green a business is, the more beneficial it is to your employees’ health – not to […]
Read moreInnovate UK is part of UK Research and Innovation, the new organisation that will ensure the UK maintains its world leading position in research and innovation. The government has set an ambition for the UK to become the most innovative country in the world, and as part of the modern Industrial Strategy, has committed to […]
Read moreUK business women can apply for one of 8 Women in Innovation Awards: £50,000 funding each and a bespoke package of mentoring, coaching and business support. Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is looking for women who are rising stars in business innovation. Applicants must be confident, with the support of an […]
Read moreNatwest recently published a really useful article setting out the definitions of the new terminology SME Owners are having to get to grips with, and it would have been rude of us not to share it with you! 1. Hacker: black hats and white hats “This is an often misused term,” says cyber-security adviser Vince […]
Read moreThere are so many things business owners need to be aware of, and one of these is your market. Knowing the market you sit within is extremely imporatant to maximise use of your service or sales of products. We recently read an article on Start Up Donut which gave a condensed checklist of things to […]
Read moreAs we face the prospect of Brexit, whether hard, soft or some hybrid “Hokey Cokey” model, those of us in the business support world are turning our thoughts towards the future. The good news is that, whatever happens, the current round of publicly funded business support will stay pretty much as it is until 2022. […]
Read moreOpen Grant Funding Competition, Round 2 | Opens 12 July 2018 | Deadline 12 September 2018 | Opportunity to apply for a share of up to £20 million to deliver game changing or disruptive innovations with significant potential for impact on the UK economy. Overview Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, […]
Read moreA new and exciting opportunity for Lincolnshire businesses! Greenborough Management Ltd, in partnership with Knowing How, and with support from Streets Chartered Accountants, have designed and developed Lincolnshire’s first Accelerator Programme. 10by10 will provide an incredible opportunity for 10 businesses with growth potential to benefit from intensive development support over 10 workshops. The programme is […]
Read moreWhat is the secret to success in a business? We hear that question an awful lot, especially from relatively new businesses. The answer is that in fact, no one thing ensures your business is successful. Firstly, on starting up – it is impossible that you would know everything, and no-one would expect you to. It’s […]
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