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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Libraries are not just full of books. They are full of ideas. As part of the British Library National Network the Business & IP Centre Northamptonshire is leading a revolution by inspiring a thriving community of new and existing business owners. Whether you are just starting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property, or […]
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 of yourself and your employees has never been more important. To help you manage this we have produced a guide that offers businesses support and guidance, by signposting the best […]
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, processes and services, the University’s Business Support team can help. Whatever stage your business is at, from start-up to an established SME, whether privately owned, public or not-for profit, the university’s […]