Business resource library

Welcome to Growth Hub’s business resource library. We have developed a bank of useful national and local business growth information and resources

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    Cost of Living Business Support

    Cost of Living Business Support

    Price rises are affecting businesses across the country. The Government has announced a cap on business energy bills for the next six months to help […]

    SEMLEP Employment and Skills Toolkit

    SEMLEP Employment and Skills Toolkit

    SEMLEP has produced a comprehensive toolkit to help employers and business advisers in the South East Midlands to identify support and pathways, and engage with […]

    UK Trade & Export Finance Guide

    UK Trade & Export Finance Guide

    When companies export products or services, long payment terms can often create working capital challenges. The upfront cost of producing, shipping, and delivering the goods can […]

    Business Support Helpline England

    Business Support Helpline England

    Business Support Service The Business Support Service is a FREE, virtual, multi-channel advice and guidance service, operating across England, to offer support and signpost you […]

    Support with employee Health and Disability

    Support with employee Health and Disability

    The new online service from the government offers free advice to employers, tailored to the needs of smaller businesses. What’s in the new service? Guided […]

    Digital Accountant: Virtual Coffee Consultation

    Digital Accountant: Virtual Coffee Consultation

    Digital Accountant is a modern, process-driven and completely digital accounting practice. We help entrepreneurs and business owners to navigate HMRC regulatory landscape and ensure that your […]

    Foundations for Growth

    Foundations for Growth

    It’s a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. It’s also the perfect time to take a step back, reconsider old ways of working, and […]

    Training at Work: Online Courses

    Training at Work: Online Courses

    We’ve collated a list of online course available in the South East Midlands. These distance learning courses range from childcare to logistics, run by local […]

    Elizabeth Toogood Insightful Business Mentor

    Elizabeth Toogood Insightful Business Mentor

    Individual coaching and one-to-one focused learning sessions. Aimed at small customer focused businesses about three years into their life. www.elizabethtoogood.com Individual coaching may be a […]

    Wenta

    Wenta

    Wenta supports small businesses to start up, grow and survive. They offer a wide range of online and offline services including, business advice, training webinars […]

    Ready for Net Zero Growth – Cranfield School of Management

    Ready for Net Zero Growth – Cranfield School of Management

    The Ready for Net Zero Growth programme is a new programme, delivered by Cranfield School of Management. It helps your business take a leap on […]

    Cartier Women’s Initiative

    Cartier Women’s Initiative

    The Cartier Women’s Initiative is an annual international entrepreneurship programme that aims to drive change by empowering female impact entrepreneurs. Founded in 2006, the programme […]

    SME Climate Hub

    SME Climate Hub

    A business opportunity like no other Businesses of all sizes around the UK are committing to do their bit to cut carbon emissions and protect […]

    University of Northampton business support team

    University of Northampton business support team

    The business support team offers a wide range of business support services to Northamptonshire. Their team of experienced, accredited advisers can provide advice and guidance […]

    GOV.UK: Write a Business Plan

    GOV.UK: Write a Business Plan

    A business plan is a written document that describes your business. It covers objectives, strategies, sales, marketing, and financial forecasts. A business plan helps you […]

    Apprenticeships at University of Bedfordshire

    Apprenticeships at University of Bedfordshire

    Rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted for its apprenticeship provision in 2023, the University of Bedfordshire places strong emphasis on practical and professional skills, alongside high-quality […]

    Northants Warm Homes

    Northants Warm Homes

    Northants Warm Homes is a partnership between the all district and borough councils of Northamptonshire, including the County Council. The partnership provides help and advice to […]

    Skills Support for Redundancy

    Skills Support for Redundancy

    Skills Support for Redundancy offers funded training to support individuals who are facing redundancy in small and medium-sized businesses. Skills Support for Redundancy is delivered […]

    OpenLearn

    OpenLearn

    Want to develop a new skill to help you get your dream job? Or maybe you want to dig deeper into something you’ve already discovered? […]

    FutureLearn

    FutureLearn

    FutureLearn offers a diverse selection of courses from leading universities and cultural institutions from around the world. These are delivered one step at a time […]

    The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy

    The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy

    The Bedfordshire Employment and Skills Academy (BESA) provides opportunities for residents in Central Bedfordshire and Bedford Borough to learn in the community. Bedfordshire Employment and […]

    Luton Adult Learning

    Luton Adult Learning

    Luton’s Adult Learning programme aims to make all learning accessible and relevant while being an enjoyable and stimulating experience for all of Luton’s citizens, communities […]

    Department of International Trade

    Department of International Trade

    The Department of International Trade (DIT) helps UK businesses find international opportunities. DIT offers a range of fully funded services to businesses. Who can benefit?  […]

    Northamptonshire Adult Learning

    Northamptonshire Adult Learning

    The Northamptonshire Adult Learning programme aims to support residents to get a good start and be well prepared for the next stage in their learning, […]

    Serco Employment, Skills and Enterprise

    Serco Employment, Skills and Enterprise

    Serco delivers a comprehensive range of skills, training and enterprise support programmes on behalf of local and central governments. Their capabilities include vocational training and […]

    Start-Up Support Luton

    Start-Up Support Luton

    A range of resources for businesses looking to open in the Luton Borough area. Who can benefit?  People looking to open a business in the […]

    NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator

    NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator

    The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers UK entrepreneurs to scale their businesses to the next level. The free Accelerator programmes specialising in High Growth, Climate, […]

    Recovery Loan Scheme

    Recovery Loan Scheme

    The Recovery Loan Scheme has been put in place to allow small and medium sized businesses to access loans and other kinds of finance once […]

    NatWest Business Builder

    NatWest Business Builder

    NatWest Business Builder is a digital tool designed to give you the right support, at the right time for you and your business. Whether you […]

    Eagle Labs

    Eagle Labs

    Barclays Eagle Labs is on a mission to support the UK’s entrepreneurial Community. When under-used Barclays spaces became available in 2015, Barclays decided to repurpose […]

    Invest Milton Keynes

    Invest Milton Keynes

    The team at Invest Milton Keynes can provide information on expanding your business within the city, or give help and support if you are looking […]

    SEMLEP’s Rural Group

    SEMLEP’s Rural Group

    To help amplify the voices of rural businesses, SEMLEP created the rural group. The group is formed of rural representatives from the public, private, and […]

    Start Up Loans

    Start Up Loans

    A subsidiary of the British Business Bank, delivering the Government’s Start Up Loans programme. The programme provides finance and support for businesses that struggle to […]

    UK Innovation Hub

    UK Innovation Hub

    All public funding and support for innovation in one place, summarised and easy to find, to save you time and effort.

    Women Into Work Programme

    Women Into Work Programme

    Milton Keynes City Council has announced that it’s investing more money into supporting women who lost their jobs due to the pandemic back into work. […]

    Midlands Engine Investment Fund

    Midlands Engine Investment Fund

    A collaboration between the British Business Bank and 10 Local Enterprise Partnerships, including SEMLEP, MEIF provides over £250m of investment to boost small and medium […]

    Invest in Women Hub

    Invest in Women Hub

    Business networks divide on gender and historically substantially more men have been entrepreneurs and investors. As a result, women are often excluded from critical business […]

    ICAEW Business Advice Service

    ICAEW Business Advice Service

    The ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) provides a free initial consultation for any small or medium sized business with one of over 3,000 registered chartered […]

    Enterprise Nation

    Enterprise Nation

    Working out how to start and grow a business can be tough at times. That’s where we come in. Enterprise Nation is a vibrant community […]

    Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    Northamptonshire & Milton Keynes Chamber of Commerce

    The Chamber’s membership includes approximately 1300 local businesses who benefit from a range of services designed to engage, protect and connect the local business community. […]

    Medilink Midlands

    Medilink Midlands

    Medilink Midlands is the East Midlands life science industry association whose aim is to help companies establish, develop and grow. Its network of more than […]

    JobHelp

    JobHelp

    Information and resources to help you find job opportunities in a wide range of sectors, including the NHS, adult social care, retail, food production and […]

    Digital Future First Business Advice Service

    Digital Future First Business Advice Service

    “Digital Future First” provides access to Small Business Grants and works with employers to identify their skills needs, demonstrate additionality and innovative new nature of […]

    Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire

    Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire

    Libraries are not just full of books. They are full of ideas. As part of the British Library National Network the Business & IP Centre […]

    University of Northampton

    University of Northampton

    The University of Northampton (UoN) are one of the youngest universities in the UK but are already leading the way in adding value to society, […]

    University of Bedfordshire

    University of Bedfordshire

    The University of Bedfordshire is proud to be an internationally recognised and award-winning institution with a heritage of quality education going back more than 100 […]

    Small Business Commissioner

    Small Business Commissioner

    The Small Business Commissioner (SBC) is an independent public body set up by Government under the Enterprise Act 2016 to tackle late payment and unfavourable […]

    Mental Health and Wellbeing

    Mental Health and Wellbeing

    As a result of the stressful and uncertain times that we have undergone recently, and continue to experience, the need to consider the mental wellbeing […]

    ACAS Helpline

    ACAS Helpline

    Employers and small businesses can get free, independent and impartial advice on workplace issues. The helpline service for employers and small businesses is via Facebook […]

    Mental Health at Work eLearning courses

    Mental Health at Work eLearning courses

    Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Increase understanding of mental health within your […]

    UKCA Marking

    UKCA Marking

    Overview of the UKCA marking and when it applies. Overview of the types of businesses affected. Using the UKCA marking in Great Britain and its […]

    Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

    Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

    At DASA, we find and fund exploitable innovation to support UK defence and security quickly and effectively, and support UK prosperity by helping Innovators grow […]

    Kick Start Business Support Programme

    Kick Start Business Support Programme

    Access our dedicated programme of support for start-ups and SMEs. Open to all business owners, especially those in the first years of trading, our Kick Start programme […]

    Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK

    Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK

    The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme operates nationally throughout the United Kingdom. Applications are now open for National Cohort 17, commencing in autumn 2022. https://www.goldmansachs.com/citizenship/10000-small-businesses/UK/index.html […]

    Tax reliefs available for innovative companies

    Tax reliefs available for innovative companies

    A summary of tax reliefs available for innovative companies: contacts and guidance information provided by HM Revenue and Customs Please note that this information is […]

    Careers Consult UK

    Careers Consult UK

    THE FUTURE EMPLOYEES OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE NEED YOU! We are currently seeking to increase our network of employers and employees in the Northamptonshire area.  As a […]

    Energy Support for businesses

    Energy Support for businesses

    We have the ability to power up sustainable growth within the South East Midlands. The science is clear; we need to halve greenhouse gas emissions by […]

    WMG SME Group

    WMG SME Group

    The WMG SME Group is a multidisciplinary team based in the University of Warwick, pioneering support for innovative UK businesses. Are you a SME manufacturer […]

    The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme

    The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme

    The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) supported by Innovate UK has launched a new opportunity to apply for grant funding. The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme […]

    SEMLEP Apprenticeship Guide

    SEMLEP Apprenticeship Guide

    SEMLEP has produced a brief guide to apprenticeships for businesses considering taking on an apprentice. This covers: What an apprenticeship is What they involve The […]

    MK Community Foundation

    MK Community Foundation

    MK Community Foundation is a leading grant-making charity sending funding where it’s needed most in Milton Keynes. By guiding businesses, philanthropists and charities to the […]

    TBAT Innovation

    TBAT Innovation

    TBAT are a value-led independent consultancy with over 20 years’ experience working with technology & research and development organisations all over the UK to fund […]

    Ready for Net Zero Growth Programme Green Scholarships

    Ready for Net Zero Growth Programme Green Scholarships

    Working in partnership with Green Future Investments Limited (GFIL), Cranfield is proud to deliver investment support to innovators and entrepreneurs seeking to address the challenges of climate […]

    Sustainable Business Workshop

    Sustainable Business Workshop

    Guided by the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) and sustainability specialists, this highly interactive workshop aims to encourage an organisation to identify and […]

    Climate Solutions Accelerator Course

    Climate Solutions Accelerator Course

    This two-hour facilitated training course provides an efficient but effective way to understand the basics of climate change, including an overview of a range of […]

    Positive Mental Health Awareness Training

    Positive Mental Health Awareness Training

    Led by Positive Mental Health trainers, this interactive training is suitable to all adult professionals and will give an overview of the importance of positive […]

    Fairspace MK

    Fairspace MK

    FairspaceMk Started in 2021 to create an incubator community for Start-ups & Entrepreneurs in Central Milton Keynes Who can benefit?  Anyone – Typical clients include […]

    LearnTech

    LearnTech

    LearnTech is a provider of apprenticeships in the following categories; Technology, Digital, Data and Business Analysis. Information/Discovery Sessions: Any session can be tailored to your […]

    Investors in the Environment

    Investors in the Environment

    Investors in the Environment (iiE) is a national environmental accreditation scheme designed to help organisations save time and money, reduce their impact on the environment, […]

    How to make your networking profitable for your small business

    How to make your networking profitable for your small business

    How the most successful business owners scale their revenue through networking (without ever having to sell to the room…) Do you want to know how […]

    Mental Health and Productivity Pilot

    Mental Health and Productivity Pilot

    A healthier workforce contributes to a healthier economy and organisational growth. We help businesses and organisations realise the benefits of looking after the mental health […]

    Guide to building business resilience

    Guide to building business resilience

    If you’re a small business owner, you know that rising costs can be a real challenge. It’s easy to get overwhelmed trying to keep your […]

    Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre

    Eastern Cyber Resilience Centre

    We are a police led company providing continually updated awareness of current cyber threats and business vulnerabilities, and we provide services to small and medium […]

    An Introduction to Data Protection

    An Introduction to Data Protection

    An introduction to data protection for small businesses and sole traders. Experts from the ICO will guide you through the topics including privacy notices, personal […]

    Kick Off In Business

    Kick Off In Business

    Kick Off in Business is a free, fully funded, short online business start-up and self-employment programme for adults (19+) that can be enjoyed from the […]

    University of Bedfordshire Business Support Team

    University of Bedfordshire Business Support Team

    The University of Bedfordshire understands that organisations require different kinds of support. Whether you need strategic input into your business, or support with developing products, […]

    Business EV Information Hub

    Business EV Information Hub

    Hello, welcome to Electric Car Guide On Electric Car Guide you will discover a comprehensive selection of guides and information about Electric Vehicles and EV […]

    Northampton Social Investment Funds

    Northampton Social Investment Funds

          The Social Investment Fund is funded by Northampton Forward as part of the Town’s Fund and supported by West Northamptonshire Council as […]

    North Northamptonshire – NN2NZ Boost for Business (NN2NZ B4B)

    North Northamptonshire – NN2NZ Boost for Business (NN2NZ B4B)

    Programme launched to empower local SMEs towards a sustainable future This innovative initiative, aimed at North Northamptonshire (NN) SMEs, is set to help businesses develop […]

    Net Zero MK

    Net Zero MK

    Supporting Milton Keynes businesses on their journey to net zero What’s good for the planet is good for business. If your organisation is based in […]

    Central Beds Business Boost

    Central Beds Business Boost

    Empowering businesses and charities for a sustainable tomorrow Cranfield University, in collaboration with Central Bedfordshire Council, has launched a range of fully funded Business Growth […]

    Vulcan Creatives

    Vulcan Creatives

    A free six-month cohort accelerator programme funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) designed exclusively for local entrepreneurs in the creative industry.   Vulcan Works […]

    Eagle Labs Academy

    Eagle Labs Academy

    A digital learning platform to help tech founders start and scale their business Covering the key aspects of launching and growing a business, with bite-sized […]

    Barclays Eagle Lab Mentoring

    Barclays Eagle Lab Mentoring

    Connect with our specialist mentors to help you navigate challenges and grow your business We provide founders with access to a range of mentoring and […]

    Ready for Net Zero Growth

    Ready for Net Zero Growth

    A 18-week Growth Plan programme to enable the next phase of your growth The Ready for Net Zero Growth programme helps your business take a […]

    West Northamptonshire Employment Support to Grow Your Workforce

    West Northamptonshire Employment Support to Grow Your Workforce

    Free Employment Support Service which is available to every resident and employer in West Northamptonshire. We offer support with job searching, CV writing, interview tips, […]

    West Northants Employment Support to Grow Your Workforce

    West Northants Employment Support to Grow Your Workforce

    Free Employment Support Service which is available to every resident and employer in West Northamptonshire. We offer support with job searching, CV writing, interview tips, […]

    West Northants Council Business Support

    West Northants Council Business Support

    Economic Growth & Inward Investment Team West Northamptonshire Council. Our team offers free business support to new and expanding businesses of all sizes across West […]

    North Northamptonshire Council Retail Business Mentoring & Support Programme

    North Northamptonshire Council Retail Business Mentoring & Support Programme

    Join North Northamptonshire Council’s FREE business support programme for all businesses and entrepreneurs based in North Northamptonshire. By signing up, you will get access to […]

    Build Your Business

    Build Your Business

    The Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire are launching a programme of business support in North Northamptonshire. Build Your Business is a new programme which is […]

    Rural Business Grant Scheme

    Rural Business Grant Scheme

    Capital grants between £5,000 and £15,000 are available to help rural businesses within North Northamptonshire become more resilient and support growth. These grants can be […]

    West Northamptonshire Council Business Support

    West Northamptonshire Council Business Support

    Economic Growth & Inward Investment Team West Northamptonshire Council. Our team offers free business support to new and expanding businesses of all sizes across West […]

    North Northamptonshire – Community support funding

    North Northamptonshire – Community support funding

    You can apply for a grant of up to £25,000 to support communities with: The grant is funded by the Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund and supports communities […]

    Business Mentoring & Growth Planning

    Business Mentoring & Growth Planning

    Business Doctors helps businesses with the issues that keep them awake at night. Whether you’re struggling to separate yourself from your business (stuck in the […]

    West Northamptonshire Business Growth & Innovation Support

    West Northamptonshire Business Growth & Innovation Support

      Looking for business support in your area? As the business world evolves rapidly, staying ahead of the curve is essential.  So, the University of […]

    Central Bedfordshire Business Growth & Innovation Support

    Central Bedfordshire Business Growth & Innovation Support

      Are you looking to upskill your team and accelerate business growth?  ​ ​ Businesses located in the Central Bedfordshire area can now benefit from an opportunity […]

    The Wellbeing Concierge

    The Wellbeing Concierge

    At Wellbeing Concierge, we are dedicated to providing transformative support and empowerment to women navigating challenging circumstances. Our mission is to create a nurturing and […]

    First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans

    First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans

    First Enterprise – Enterprise Loans offers unsecured loans between £500 – £150,000 for start-ups and established businesses across the East, South East and West Midlands […]

    The Productivity Programme

    The Productivity Programme

    The Productivity Programme gives you the tools, energy and confidence you need to take your business to the next level. Get six months of personalised […]

    Enterprise Centre East Northamptonshire

    Enterprise Centre East Northamptonshire

    Flexible office space & industrial units for rent in Raunds, Northamptonshire A vibrant modern enterprise centre, providing flexible office space, workshops, meeting rooms and virtual […]

    MPA Group

    MPA Group

    MPA Group has been built to address key challenges faced by business owners as they scale and exit their business, with a team who have […]

    TANZ West Northants

    TANZ West Northants

    Empowering businesses and charities for a sustainable tomorrow Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the future of your business, charities and our […]

    Net Zero West Northants

    Net Zero West Northants

    Net Zero West Northants – Accelerate your Journey to Net Zero Net Zero West Northants is a brand new program, specifically tailored to help small […]

    Bedford Borough Green Skills

    Bedford Borough Green Skills

    A fully funded business support resource for Bedford Borough based businesses and people looking for a career involving green skills Perfect for Programme content Choose […]

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