A new support programme is available for local businesses boost their productivity or competitiveness through innovation. After five rounds of supporting hundreds of businesses of all sizes, the A41 programme is returning and will be expanding on their previous...
The Worcestershire Growth Hub has confirmed that the Peer Networks and Specialist Business Advisor programmes will be returning in 2021. The support programmes were run in the first quarter of 2021 and became a popular support offer helping businesses to gather expert...
Worcestershire schools have been getting involved in STEM challenge workshops to help inspire their pupils. After being postponed in 2020, the Worcestershire Primary School STEM Challenge made a return in 2021 alongside the new Middle School STEM Challenge which was...
In light of the Government’s decision to end the requirement to work from home, employers have been urged to check their contracts of employment before calling on staff to stop working remotely. Worcestershire employment lawyer Sally Morris said firms may encounter...
The Manufacturing Barometer survey is open for SME manufacturers to have their say! This is your chance to highlight the specific needs of SME manufacturers, without the influence of larger companies who may present a different outlook, call for the support you need...
After receiving a number of questions about the differences between the former Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) and the new Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS), BCRS Business Loans have put a handy table together to compare features of the new and old...
It has been a busy month here at Worcestershire Growth Hub, with both sets of delivery partners confirmed for our popular returning business support programmes. For Peer Networks, we welcome the support of HR Champions and Herefordshire and Worcestershire Chamber of...
The government’s new Help to Grow: Management programme offers the chance to take your business to the next level. Worcestershire businesses are invited to Join other senior business leaders in a practical management training programme, with 1-1 mentorship, delivered...
With the hospitality staffing crisis continuing to dominate headlines, a Worcestershire-based hotel has switched its focus to inspiring the next generation with the graduation of its first two apprentices. Last year saw The Malvern partner with the International...
Businesses looking to recruit and fill vacancies as the UK emerges from lockdown are being warned not to cut corners when it comes to their legal duties. Worcestershire employment lawyer Darryll Thomas has said firms are likely to be advertising significantly...
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