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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
Lloyds Bank Resource Centre
Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.
WRAP - Waste Resource Action Plan
Information, resources and practical solutions for businesses to improve resource efficiency.
Resource matching service - Invest NI
Offers an opportunity to transfer business waste, unwanted materials and bi-products from one business to be used by another.
Employment Status for Tax tool
Are you looking for support with your or someone's employment status?
VAT Registration Estimator Tool
Boost – Digital Business Growth Tool
An online digital business support tool.
ICO's privacy notice generator tool
SME Climate Hub
The SME Climate Hub is a global initiative that empowers small to medium sized companies to take climate action and build resilient businesses for the future.
Scottish Enterprise
A range of support, information, resources, events and more for businesses in Scotland.
Business Support for Construction Programme
This programme supports construction and maintenance professionals in West Devon and South Hams.
Dudley Decarbonisation and Net Zero Grants Programme
The Decarbonisation and Net Zero Grants Programme will support businesses in Dudley to make carbon savings through increased energy and resource efficiency.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council
A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.
Health and Safety: The basics for your business
Useful information for your business regarding Health and Safety.
Events and networking groups in Bolsover
Organisations that help businesses to find events and networking groups.
UnLtd - Support for Social Entrepreneurs
Support available to social enterprises including online resources, mentoring, network events and more.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
Are you a Lancashire based business? Do you want to reduce your carbon footprint, save money and drive efficiencies?
MyHACCP Food Safety Management System
MyHACCP is a free web tool that will guide you through the process of developing a food safety management system.
Think Business, Think Equality
A self-assessment tool for SMEs who want to benefit from gender equality in the workforce.
Find a Chartered Trade Mark Attorney
A directory to find Chartered Trade Mark Attorneys.
Acumen - InterTradeIreland
The Acumen programme aims to enhance the capacity and capability of SMEs to take the first formal steps onto the export ladder by helping to fund an experienced and skilled sales resource.
Intellectual Property Office Guidance and Tools
Online resources provided by the Intellectual Property Office
UK Business Climate Hub
The UK Business Climate Hub is an opportunity to join thousands of other businesses tackling climate change.
Carbon Trust
Carbon Trust supports businesses, governments and organisations around the world in planning for a sustainable, low carbon future.
BITC - Business in the Community
BITC work with their members to continually improve responsible business practices.
Actionable information, tools and resources
KlearNow import & export tool
WATCH: How video recruitment makes businesses more human
WATCH: UMi Makes it Easy… to Increase Profitability by Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
Digital resources to go further
Carbon Planner By Natwest - Could cutting your carbon, cut your costs?
A guide to COP26
Virgin Money launches sustainability-linked loans
PODCAST: Jo Chidley on the beauty of sustainability
Why sustainability is important to SMEs
How to use technology to streamline and enhance your sales efforts
Managing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy
Corporate greening – 6 tips to make your business more sustainable
Energy efficiency savings for your business
How to reduce the carbon footprint of your business
PODCAST: Dan Martin on stepping out of your comfort zone
How carbon offsetting can benefit your business
PODCAST: UMi speaks to Aircards and Kinewell Energy for VentureFest
PODCAST: Lysa Morrison, David Lynch and Sarah Cox on delivering low carbon homes
PODCAST: Washington Vieira on the spirit of the coffee industry
How environmental guidelines affect your advertising
Managing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy
Your essential sustainability glossary
What is net zero, vs sustainability vs low carbon
PODCAST: Jim Holland on making social and environmental impact simple and affordable
Inspiration
Data-led benchmarking tool launches to promote equality advancement in the workplace
NHS heroes pull together resource for SMEs
Innovative tool brings music to thousands of UK children
Online tool for cancer patients goes national
Free behaviour diagnostics tool launched to help businesses innovate
Online health tool offers employees 24/7 help for muscle and joint pain
West Midlands team up with Google in fight against climate change
JustCarbon helps SMEs take action to offset carbon emissions
Kickstart Scheme enables National Park to tackle youth unemployment
Kenoteq set to revolutionise construction industry after securing £1m funding
World’s first multi-site £9m Integrated Smart Energy Lab launched
Port of Tyne heads for net-zero with new smart port digital platform
Making your business sustainable and eco-conscious
Top tips for hospitality businesses recovering from pandemic disruption
Online video learning platform goes global
Scottish fundraising consultancy enjoys global success following support from Business Gateway
Sustainability podcasts to inspire your green revolution
J&B wins North Tyneside Council Contract
Farmers fuel £1.2m crowdcube for small robot company
INTERVIEW: Waving goodbye to plastic pollution
Powering data: why smart meters could lead to big savings for SMEs
Why now is the time to switch to plastic-free workwear
Why it pays to be sustainable
Green Games Guide to help UK games businesses address urgent climate crisis
Events and webinars
WATCH: How video recruitment makes businesses more human
WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment
WATCH: Diversity makes games better
Mythbusting when starting a business
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
WATCH: A guide to business loans
WATCH: How to structure your grant application
WATCH: Get the best from your Tide business banking app
WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?
WATCH: THREE Steps to Easier Business Growth
WATCH: How to get started with video marketing
WATCH: How to get started with advertising on Facebook and Instagram
WATCH: Managing behavioural change when starting and scaling a business
WATCH: Perfecting your marketing action plan
WATCH: Setting up a side hustle
WATCH: Creating a positive induction experience for new employees
WATCH: Understanding website SEO audits
WATCH: Barriers facing women in business
WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way
WATCH: Why you can’t grow as fast as you wish
WATCH: Understanding client psychology
WATCH: Making Google Analytics work for your business
WATCH: Understanding digital PR
