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Who are Maxim Growth Maxim Growth is a professional consultancy offering bid management and business-winning advice, guidance and practical support to help their clients to find and win commercial and public sector contracts We provide advice, guidance and support to organisations looking to find and win business and contracts, with a principal focus on the […]
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 be tricky for businesses to manage. Export finance helps businesses release working capital from cross-border or domestic trade transactions that would otherwise be tied up in invoices or purchase orders (for […]
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 to information on national and local schemes, grants and loans to help businesses start and grow. We help all businesses, from those thinking about starting a business, through to those […]
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 information for employers to help support disability or health conditions in a range of common workplace situations. Help on legal obligations, including reasonable adjustments. Links to more detailed resources. What […]
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 colleges, universities and other training providers.
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? Whether it’s a 60-second animated video or a 24-hour course you are after, you will find it on OpenLearn for free. Run by the Open University, OpenLearn is designed to […]
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 and are accessible on mobile, tablet and desktop, so you can fit learning around your life. Created by The Open University and the SEEK Group, FutureLearn believe learning should be […]
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 Skills Academy (BESA) and our partner training providers can support you to access education and training to build skills that will improve employability, support career opportunities, and enhance wellbeing. BESA […]
The Department of Business & Trade Trade (DBT) helps UK businesses to invest, grow and export, creating jobs and opportunities across the country. DBT offers a range of fully funded services to businesses. Who can benefit? All businesses, nationally. How can I benefit? Fully funded support Creating a free business profile to promote overseas Finding […]
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 Luton Borough area. How can I benefit? Business support information pack: A single source of information on support service options available locally Business Support Resource Centre Online: A portal offering […]
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 to relocate to Milton Keynes. Who can benefit? Anyone looking to open a business in Milton Keynes, or relocate there. How can I benefit? Tools and resources for those looking […]
To help amplify the voices of rural businesses, the South Midlands Authorities created the rural group. The group is formed of rural representatives from the public, private, and VCSE sectors, offering first-hand rural expertise and local market intelligence. The South Midlands rural group meets once every three months to discuss funding opportunities, upcoming webinar opportunities […]