From bookkeepers and beauticians to cupcake bakers and care agencies, whatever business you dream of starting we can help you to transform your idea into a business and support you with a fantastic package of training and funding. You’ll also get to meet other like-minded people and be able to tap into the expertise of […]

Over 1 billion people use Instagram, with half of those accessing the platform every day. Is this a platform that your business can afford to ignore? Instagram continues to be developed rapidly, with the platform moving away from just a social media network into a broadcasting suite, entertainment hub and ecommerce store. Younger audiences, in […]

The UK Government has set a target to reach Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050. It has also enshrined this in law, so the target will have to be met, and your business will be part of the solution. Some of the biggest costs to your small business are your energy bills. This session will […]

Two-Part Action Planning Workshop – Online Discover the secrets to converting more of your website visitors into customers. Conversion rate optimisation (CRO) is one of the most under-utilised elements of digital marketing, yet probably the most powerful process to make immediate improvements to the return on investment of any website. This workshop shows delegates a […]

The time to promote added-value services and products is at the point when the client has just made a successful purchase or are talking with a support person they feel they trust. In fact non-sales people probably generate more trust and future business in just these situations as there should be plenty of goodwill Key […]

Twitter is often maligned as a negative space full of trolls. Yet the same space that exists for commentary on current world affairs is also a place where a business can converse with its target market. Regardless of your industry, Twitter offers a place where conversation between a business and customer can take place – […]

With 85% of managerial success determined by a manager’s ability to communicate effectively this workshop provides insights to attendees on their own natural communication style and then delivers tools, strategies and skills to allow them to communicate more effectively. The workshop is highly interactive allowing attendees to practice new ways of communicating in a safe […]

Optimising your WordPress website: this interactive workshop will provide practical tools and techniques to help your business build a successful WordPress website. WordPress powers about 40% of the web and it’s the CMS of choice for many SME’s. If your organisation uses WordPress ensuring it is well optimised for both users and search engines is […]

Understand carbon reduction and what climate change means for your business and how to access support to reach your goals. This session will help you understand the context of carbon reductions and what climate change means for your business, why you should be taking steps to reduce your emissions, how you and your customers can […]

Midlands Connect has working hard behind the scenes to accelerate the electric vehicle revolution. Join them at their Online SessionElectric Vehicle Conference bringing together decision-makers, senior leaders, local authorities and MPs to explore the actions needed ahead of the EV revolution! The conference is taking place Online Sessionon 1 March 2022 and is sponsored by […]

Leicestershire is one of the fastest growing areas for new businesses in the UK. Join us for advice on all aspects of starting a business. NatWest has teamed up with the experts at NBV to deliver a fortnightly #StartUpSurgery to provide support to all those in the Leicestershire region who are in the process of […]