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Leadership training designed for real business growth
2 June 2026
Do you want to improve profitability and productivity, lead with confidence, and inspire your teams?
The Help to Grow: Management is a 12-week, government-funded course that fits around your work. Get access to expert-led learning, 1:1 business mentoring, peer networking and a tailored Growth Action Plan all designed to deliver results. (more…)
LBV welcomes new Ambassadors
19 May 2026
LBV recently announced Dr Nik Kotecha OBE DL, Founder of RandalSun Capital as the first Ambassador in our new advocacy programme. (more…)
Graduate Internship Programme 2026
29 April 2026
For those who are registered and are looking to offer opportunities to employ people and support business plans, the University’s Graduate Internship Programme is open for employers to put forward internship roles. (more…)
FSB launches new research to shape the future of small business support
24 April 2026
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a new England-wide research project aimed at understanding what support small businesses truly need, as the sector faces a period of significant change. (more…)
Nominations Now Open – Asian Founders Awards 2026
22 April 2026
Nominations are now open for the inaugural Asian Founders Awards, which will celebrate high-growth Asian-led businesses and entrepreneurs from across the UK. The awards will shine a spotlight on innovation, leadership and community impact, with the inaugural ceremony taking place in Leicester on 11 September. (more…)
