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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 years. The University have two main campuses in Luton and Bedford, with a large health teaching provision in Aylesbury at the world-renowned Stoke Mandeville Hospital. At the University of Bedfordshire, […]
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 payment practices in the private sector. Launched in December 2017 the Small Business Commissioner, leads an independent office aimed at empowering small businesses in resolving disputes around late and unfair […]
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 […]
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 to: Clarify your business idea Spot potential problems Set out your goals Measure your progress You’ll need a business plan if you want to secure investment or a loan from […]
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 right giving and grants, we’re on a mission for a fairer community. Fairness We seek detailed understanding to make the right decisions Assistance We share our expertise and referrals for those who […]