Are you looking for funding and finance for your business?

This online session will give a high-level overview of the application process and requirements when applying for grants and tenders.

Date: Tuesday 29th July 

Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm

Location: Online

The session will cover:

• Different tenders inc. searching for the right fund - how to find new opportunities for your business.
• Understanding grant criteria and translating into an application.
• Collaborations and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – when these can be useful and how to set these up
• When not to apply – are there times when “not applying” is the best approach for your business?
• Dealing with rejection? – how to find the positives and use feedback to improve your future applications

Interested? Please fill in the form below and add in which workshop you would like to attend under "What business support do you need?"

Are you starting a business or looking to better understand the financial foundations of your existing one? This practical workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, and small business owners who want to make informed decisions about how to structure their business in the UK — whether as a sole trader, partnership, or limited company.

Join us to explore the pros and cons of different business structures from an accounting and tax perspective, and gain confidence in your financial management skills.

Date: Wednesday 30th July

Time: 10 am - 12 pm

Location: Online

In this workshop, you will learn:

• The key differences between sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies, and how each affects your tax obligations, liability, and administrative duties.
• The accounting and tax compliance requirements for small businesses in the UK — what you need to file, when, and how.
• The basics of bookkeeping — why good record-keeping is essential and how it supports healthy cash flow and decision-making.
• How to read and understand core financial statements, including the statement of profit or loss, statement of financial position, and the cash flow statement.
• An introduction to VAT, how it impacts your business, and the pros and cons of various VAT schemes (e.g., Flat Rate, Cash Accounting).
• How all of these elements work together to affect your cash flow, growth potential, and financial health.

Interested? Please fill in the form below and add in which workshop you would like to attend under "What business support do you need?"

This session introduces carbon literacy and net zero strategies to help businesses future-proof operations, meet evolving regulations, and unlock sustainable value. Participants will gain practical insights into sustainability planning, compliance (including CBAM), and tools for carbon reduction using AI apps. The session is tailored to SMEs aiming to integrate sustainability into their core business model.

Date: September TBC

Time: 2pm - 5pm

Location: Online

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand carbon literacy and its role in business sustainability
• Break down the path to net zero into clear, actionable steps
• Use AI-powered tools to measure and reduce carbon footprint
• Navigate sustainability regulations like the EU’s CBAM
• Develop a sustainability plan aligned with global standards (UN SDGs, PRME)

Interactive Activities:

• Carbon mapping exercise: assess your business’s carbon footprint
• Strategy builder: draft a basic carbon reduction plan using AI tools
• Regulation readiness: identify key compliance actions for your sector
• Group discussion: explore ways to build a sustainable business culture

Interested? Please fill in the form below and add in which workshop you would like to attend under "What business support do you need?"