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  • Sustainability
  • Tips

10 April 2025

Simple swaps your business can make to become more sustainable

Customers and staff are increasingly aware of business's impact on the environment. Here are some strategies that can make a significant difference across various business settings.

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  • Start-up
  • Blog

09 April 2025

Don’t try to grow your start-up alone

Chris Leggett shares his experience of starting and growing a business - and how to access valuable support.

US trade tariffs update
  • Export
  • News

07 April 2025

US tariffs on UK imports: What you need to know

Links to the latest information, plus businesses are invited to share their feedback with UK Government by 1 May 2025.

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  • Sustainability
  • Case study

03 April 2025

How Dreadnought Tiles made significant savings to their energy usage with BEAS

Dreadnought Tiles reduced its energy usage and costs through the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS).

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  • Innovation
  • Case study

31 March 2025

Dudley manufacturer moves into emerging and growing markets

Midtherm is branching out into new markets after joining the Supply Chain Transition programme.

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  • Innovation
  • Case study

31 March 2025

Long-established Henley Engineers moves into new markets

"If you are serious about transitioning, this programme gives you the tools and confidence to make the right decisions.”

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  • Innovation
  • Case study

31 March 2025

Welding specialist moves into new markets

“The programme was enlightening and the one-to-one sessions were invaluable.”

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  • Employer resources
  • Tips

24 March 2025

Leading teams with confidence

Understand your staff’s motivations, your own leadership style and how you can support your team to reach a shared goal. Essential tips for effective leadership.