#ICYMI : The Growth Guarantee Scheme is an extension of the Recovery Loan Scheme, which is due to end in June 2024.

The new scheme is expected to support 11,000 smaller businesses.

Read more here: bit.ly/3wH84yN

Setting aside ‘me time’ may not be your top priority, but business owners are increasingly at risk of having to deal with stress and mental health issues.

#StartUpLoans have rounded up tips for looking after your mental health.
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Coping with anxiety, Louis Watkins wanted to create a brand that cares, gives back, and breaks the stigma to get men talking about mental health.

Clear For Men, his online business, does exactly that by encouraging men to ‘take five’ through their daily cleansing routine.

#ICYMI : Our new report with Scottish Enterprise shows smaller businesses in Scotland report the highest-level use of external finance among all devolved nations.

Download it below for deep-dive analysis of smaller business finance in Scotland.

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In the UK, businesses lose approximately £2bn each month by ignoring the needs of customers with disabilities.

Ensuring that products and services are as accessible and inclusive as possible will help your business to attract a wider pool of customers.
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📣 Calling small business support community in the Midlands.

Join one of our upcoming Midlands Engine Investment Fund II roadshows:

📍Worcester, 14 May | Book your spot: bit.ly/3wtG5CN
📍 Stoke-on-Trent Roadshow, 5 June | Book your spot: bit.ly/4a5blGf

You could be missing out on talented people by not creating an inclusive working environment for employees with hearing impairments.

Here's how you can help deaf and hearing-impaired people fulfil their potential.

#DeafAwarenessWeek
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We aim to break down barriers for everyone who wants to start a business.

British Sign Language users can connect with our #StartUpLoans ' Customer Support Team with help from a qualified interpreter via SignLive Ltd.

Find out more here: bit.ly/3A9G31e

Best thing about our #StartUpLoans programme? ✨

The sheer variety and diversity of businesses and founders it backs, says serial entrepreneur and host Oli Barrett.

The use of external finance by smaller businesses rose to 50% last year, with challenger banks continuing to deliver the majority of lending.

Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3QAoCjb

#SBFM2024

We help 28 business ideas become reality every day 💡

Say ‘yes’ to becoming your own boss.

See how we could help you get your venture off the ground 🚀

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#ICYMI : The Growth Guarantee Scheme is an extension of the Recovery Loan Scheme, which is due to end in June 2024.

The new scheme is expected to support 11,000 smaller businesses.

Read more here: bit.ly/3wH84yN

📣 Calling small business support community in the North of England

Join one of our upcoming Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II roadshows:

Hull – 23 May: bit.ly/44sjaEL
Lancashire - 20 June: bit.ly/3Uq8uSr
Tees Valley - 26 June: bit.ly/3Qt0DC9

Commercialising an innovative idea can be a long and costly process. There are many funding options that could help accelerate your innovation.

Download our new guide to find out more 👉 bit.ly/48s9J8n

Happy and healthy employees are the backbone of your business. Have you got an employee wellbeing programme in place?

Here's why you might consider an employee wellbeing strategy 👇
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