External Support - Leicestershire

There are a wealth of local organisations out there who can help make sure your business is on the best footing whether you are just starting out or more established:

LLEP Business Gateway Growth Hub

The LLEP Business Gateway Growth Hub is a one-stop-shop for business support in Leicester and Leicestershire, providing signposting to funding information, events, growth advice and more.

Research shows that businesses that access support grow faster. Our network of delivery partners is experienced in helping businesses gain investment and training from a wide range of local and national development programmes. We also make it simpler for busy SMEs to win investment, access training and become more productive.

Contact the Business Gateway if you need help with starting or growing your business and subscribe for our regular business support news and events. Complete an enquiry form today.

W: www.bizgateway.org.uk

E: growthhub@bizgateway.org.uk

S: subscribe to the monthly newsletter

T: 0116 454 2917

Made Smarter Adoption Programme – whatever you make, make it smarter

Made Smarter has launched a £3 million digital adoption push to drive growth in manufacturing SMEs and help them boost productivity.

Digital experts will provide advice and support to manufacturing businesses on how to switch to advanced and automated technologies. The programme provides digital transformation road mapping, leadership development, grant funding and access to industrial digital technology expertise to help with implementation until 31st March 2025.

The possibilities are endless with digital tech. Whatever problem you're facing, or whatever goal you're working towards, Made Smarter can find a smarter solution. You will be helped to:

  • Improve capacity
  • Maximise efficiency
  • Reduce lead times
  • Increase profits

Made Smarter Adoption is open to small and medium-sized manufacturing and engineering businesses that have manufacturing premises in Leicestershire. Register your interest now to see if you are eligible for free support.

NBV

NBV provide support to start up businesses with access to finance as well as courses and training to make sure you have the tools you need to succeed.

Business Gateway

Business Gateway provides a range of support to businesses, both new and established. They have a range of free programmes and events. If you have a business idea and want to talk it through, or are an existing business and needs support Business Gateway can help.

Federation of Small Businesses (FSB)

FSB East Midlands is a member organisation that provides local support to ensure the voice of small businesses are heard.

East Midlands Chamber

East Midlands Chamber has around 4,300 members from start-ups to large companies. Members benefit from a wide range of business support services from lobbying and campaigning, helping businesses realise their international trading ambitions, showcasing and market-making activities to workforce training and development.

Leicestershire Rural Partnership

Leicestershire Rural Partnership provides a wealth of information for rural communities including information about business advice and funding.

Go Green – support for Leicestershire Food and Drink business

The Food & Drink Forum is currently offering a fully funded opportunity for small businesses within Leicester City and Leicestershire County to delve deep into what changes can be realistically made across your business, to reduce your environmental impact.