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  • Employer resources
  • Tips

07 August 2025

Why choose an apprentice as an SME?

How to get funding to cover the training costs of an apprentice. As well as being great for staff retention, apprenticeships are a great way to give new or existing staff the skills your business needs.

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  • Sustainability
  • Case study

06 August 2025

Baking in better efficiency fuels Cleone Foods’ sustainability recipe

Cleone Foods worked with the Business Energy Advice Service (BEAS). The detailed energy assessment provided by BEAS clearly identified opportunities for substantial efficiency improvements. 

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  • News
  • Blog

01 August 2025

West Midlands Business Festival to return bigger and better in 2026

Registrations are now OPEN for the West Midlands Business Festival 2026! Get involved, host an event & drive Growth Without Limits!

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  • Blog
  • Employer resources

31 July 2025

Rethinking support: a thought-piece on inclusion for Neurodivergent employees

Katie Wright shares how real inclusion - rooted in flexibility, empathy, and safe spaces - helps neurodivergent employees thrive at work.

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  • Innovation
  • News

30 July 2025

Made Smarter nominated for prestigious innovation award

With award‑nominated innovation support at your fingertips, there’s never been a better time to start your digital journey.

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  • Sustainability
  • Case study

30 July 2025

Family Care Trust powers up their solar power with BEAS

Facing rising costs, Family Care Trust installed 192 solar panels with BEAS support—cutting energy bills and boosting sustainability.

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  • Employer resources
  • Tips

28 July 2025

Employee value in small businesses: 5 ways to build a stronger, happier team

Staff turnover, low engagement and unclear job roles can quietly chip away at your business growth.

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  • Marketing
  • Tips

25 July 2025

Updates to social media platforms

Latest updates and new features coming to the big social platforms, and how businesses can make use of them.
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