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Forthcoming Events

Tue 1st April, 2025, 2pm to 3pm

DBT: Fuel your business growth: Through driving more sales

The Fuel your Business Growth webinar series is for any business that wants to grow. Want to increase the amount of sales your business makes? It’s crucial to understand your customers and how you can get them to buy from you. Join us for top tips..

Tue 1st April, 2025, 2pm to 3pm

Leicester Innovation Festival 2025: Empowering Local Manufacturing

Leicester Innovation Festival 2025: Empowering Local Manufacturing Day 2 of the Leicester Innovation Festival 2025 closes with an online session from Loughborough Business School where we will share the findings of the InterAct..

Wed 2nd April, 2025, 3pm to 4pm

Leicester Innovation Festival 2025: How to Achieve ROI from Implementing AI

Join industry experts as they break down how to structure AI investments for measurable business impact. What you’ll learn * What it means to be ‘AI-ready’ * Key steps for AI maturity and ROI * From vision to value: moving from experimentation..

Thu 3rd April, 2025, 9am to 1pm

Leicester Innovation Festival 2025: Leicestershire – Life Sciences Innovates

Accelerate Innovation in Life Sciences – Support & Collaboration Opportunities Join us on April 3, 2025, for the seventh Leicester Innovation Festival event, in partnership with Charnwood Campus, Medilink Midlands and The Institute for..

Thu 3rd April, 2025, 12pm to 1pm

DBT: Fuel your business growth: By understanding the funding landscape

The Fuel your Business Growth webinar series is for any business that wants to grow. Looking to access finance to grow your business? Gain a better understanding of the funding landscape including avoiding the potential pitfalls when applying for..

Thu 3rd April, 2025, 2pm to 4pm

Leicester Innovation Festival 2025: Net Zero & Sustainable Innovation Showcase

An event where businesses can connect, collaborate, and explore the latest advancements in sustainability. This event brings together key partners, including GreenerFuture Leicestershire’s Business Advisory Service, the University of Leicester..

Fri 4th April, 2025, 11am to 2pm

Leicester Innovation Festival 2025: Innovation Mixer Clean Tech Edition

The LUinc. team is excited to host you at the April edition of the Innovation Mixer Event. This lightly structured event facilitates meaningful connections between founders in the Clean Tech sectors and experts, professionals, investors, mentors, and..

Tue 8th April, 2025, 9am to 5pm

Carbon Literacy Training for SMEs - Full Day

Full day session Date: Tuesday 8 April 2025 Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm Location: Brookfield Campus, University of Leicester, 266 London Road, Leicester Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in tackling climate..

Tue 8th April, 2025, 10am to 11am

DBT: Fuel your business growth: Through hiring and developing the right people

The Fuel your Business Growth webinar series is for any business that wants to grow. Expanding your business can also mean increasing your resources. Learn about when your business is ready to recruit when it is growing, and how to attract and retain..

Thu 10th April, 2025, 1pm to 4:30pm

TOWN Observatory Launch and Roundtable

Event description TOWN Observatory Launch and Roundtable This hybrid event (in person and online) will launch the new Town Observatory and facilitate discussions about digital approaches to urban observatories. The Town Observatory has been..

Thu 10th April, 2025, 2pm to 2:45pm

What is the one thing I can do to make my business more sustainable?

What is the one thing I can do to make my business more sustainable? Discover the one thing your business can do to become more sustainable in this practical workshop tailored for SMEs. We'll explore why sustainability matters, the challenges of..

Wed 23rd April, 2025, 2pm to 3pm

DBT: Fuel your business growth: Through converting followers into customers

The Fuel your Business Growth webinar series is for any business that wants to grow. Growing a social media following is one thing – turning those followers into paying customers is another. Join us for top tips on how to actively convert followers..

Thu 24th April, 2025, 10am to 11am

DBT: Fuel your business growth: With ChatGPT and Smart Technology

The Fuel your Business Growth webinar series is for any business that wants to grow. Don’t miss out on this session that will cover how AI powered tools and smart technology can be a real help when you are considering growing your business. Session..

Thu 24th April, 2025, 12pm to 12:45pm

See beyond carbon jargon, what do I need to do to meet mandatory criteria?

Navigating sustainability can be daunting for SMEs, with complex jargon and high-level requirements. This workshop simplifies it all, explaining why compliance is crucial and decoding key terms. Learn what mandatory criteria you need to meet, and how..

Fri 25th April, 2025, 11am to 12pm

DBT: Fuel your business growth: Through believing in the power of your brand

The Fuel your Business Growth webinar series is for any business that wants to grow. Learn how to successfully build your brand from local to national sensation Jakemans. Hear how they have grown their business from the foundations up. Session..

Wed 30th April, 2025, 1pm to 2pm

How to communicate my sustainability successes and avoid greenwashing

Effectively communicating your organisation's sustainability efforts is essential—but how do you showcase your progress with credibility and transparency? This workshop is designed to help you share your sustainability successes confidently while..

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News inCharnwood

British Business Bank’s Growth Guarantee Scheme provided with additional capacity to support businesses affected by global tariff changes

Tue 15th April

On April 13 2025, the Chancellor announced the Growth Guarantee Scheme will provide approximately £500m of additional lending capacity to help more smaller businesses across the UK. The extra funding is aimed at smaller businesses that may need support with cashflow issues due to changes in global tariff rates. Businesses can use the finance for any legitimate business purpose, including managing cashflow or working capital requirements due to disruption caused by changes to global tariffs. However, businesses must be able to afford to take out additional debt finance for these purposes.

Leicestershire SMEs: Share Your Views on US Tariffs

Fri 11th April

The UK Government is asking businesses across Leicester and Leicestershire, especially SMEs, to share their experiences of US tariffs on British exports. Local industries such as textiles, food and drink, plastics, and engineering could all be affected. Submit your views by 1st May 2025.