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Apprenticeship Coffee and Chat
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An Introduction to Cyber Essentials Certification
Whats the purpose and benefits to Cyber Essentials, the government-backed cyber security certification scheme for small firms.
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Green Great Britain Week – simple steps you can take to reduce emissions
Find out how your business could reduce emissions and help to tackle climate change.
£80million fund to help SMEs engage in apprenticeships
A short article about the Chancellor's Spring Statement around funding for small and medium sized businesses to help them engage with apprenticeships.
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Wiltshire entrepreneur fills gap in niche fabric market
Helen Baker Fabric Design
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Ludgershall couple's double celebration – in love and in business!
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Tax relief and incentives for businesses
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Hanging on the Telephone: 5 reasons Self Assessmen...
In the last 12 months HMRC have built and improved a number of digital services that will make it ea...
Apprentices – Know Your Minimum Wage Rights
If you are an apprentice, or about to start an apprenticeship, here’s some advice to help you make s...
Cyber Essentials can be funded for charities
Cyber Essentials certification is now funded for charities and law firms delivering legal aid.
Businesses in the South West urged to check out HM...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is encouraging business owners, employers and the self-employed in the...
New Export Advice Service from Department for Inte...
The Department for International Trade has today launched a new Export Support Service, aimed at com...
Vacancy: Skills Adviser – Swindon & Wiltshire Loca...
Do you want to be part of a team which supports our local business community to thrive?
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Grants to help small and medium-sized businesses n...
The SME Brexit Support Fund could give you up to £2,000 to help with training or professional advice...
Getting help to apply for Universal Credit
Citizens Advice offer a free, confidential and independent service that can help you every step of t...
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Arkell’s Brewery to host recruitment event
An insight into what it takes to run a pub
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What support is available for my small business?
Our modern Industrial Strategy is helping to support small businesses and improve productivity acros...
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Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub enters into colla...
The Growth Hub announces a partnership with Europe’s leading grants database.
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Terrorism insurers will have to play catch-up amid...
Call for 'Greater understanding needed about CBRN " after the Salisbury attack - Article from Insur...
Higher Education Event Success and Free Skills Sup...
Read about the recent SWLEP Higher Education event which saw employers, providers and learners discu...
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Salisbury Business - Free Advice Clinics
A Business Adviser will be available at Wiltshire Council's Enterprise Centre at 1 Salt Lane to help...
Over half a million small businesses helped by Gro...
Growth Hubs are having significant positive impact on the take-up of national support programmes, an...

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Ludgershall couple's double celebration – in love and in business!
Clearly Software
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Tax relief and incentives for businesses
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