Social enterprise Archives - The Skills and Business Hub

Sustainable Practices

by Mark | Dec 24, 2024

Geoff Pye, Berkshire Growth Hub Business Adviser The growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility is not only a global concern but also a vital consideration for businesses of all sizes. By adopting sustainable practices, small and medium-sized...

Climate Hub for SMEs

by Mark | Aug 17, 2023

The UK Business Climate Hub for SMEs is a government-backed platform designed to support small and medium-sized enterprises in reducing carbon emissions and saving money. With SMEs responsible for around 25% of the UK’s emissions, the hub plays a vital role in helping...

UK Export Academy

by Mark | Mar 16, 2023

Brought to you by the Department for Business Innovation, Science and Trade, the UK Export Academy is a free training programme, delivered through a hybrid of online and face-to-face learning. Who is the UK Export Academy for? The UK Export Academy is open to any...

Skills for Life – upskilling your workforce

by Mark | Feb 6, 2023

A wide range of government programmes for UK employers are available to help you recruit, train, and upskill your workforce. Whether you’re hiring new staff, offering work experience, or developing existing employees, these schemes provide practical support—many...

Hiring an apprentice

by Mark | Feb 2, 2023

There are many benefits to hiring an apprentice: Discover new talent Being involved with schools, colleges and universities is an opportunity to identify potential apprentices who are a good fit with your organisation. They can bring awareness of emerging trends and...