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Keep up to date with the latest news from the Small Business Charter and our network.

Business Schools back FSB Award

Business Schools in Yorkshire and Humber have collectively sponsored a regional Federation of Small Businesses Award (FSB) to promote the Help to Grow: Management Course. The…

Call for SME leaders to join the Small Business Charter Management Board

We welcome expressions of interest from leaders of SMEs to join the Small Business Charter Management Board. What is the Small Business Charter? The Charter encourages greater…

How to rebuild confidence in your small business

99.9% of businesses in the UK have less than 250 employees and fall into the category of small to medium enterprises (SMEs). This means that SMEs account for over 5 million…

Help to Grow: Digital Scheme Has Ended

As of 2 February 2023, the Help to Grow: Digital scheme has concluded. Those who successfully applied for this scheme before the closing date, have 30 days from their issue date to…

Cranfield School of Management awarded Small Business Charter

Cranfield School of Management has been accredited with the Small Business Charter Award in recognition of its commitment to student entrepreneurship, supporting small businesses,…

Lord Young of Graffham, 1932-2022, Rest In Peace

We are deeply saddened by the news that Lord Young of Graffham has passed away. Lord Young was the Patron of the Small Business Charter having been instrumental in setting it up in…

Help to Grow: Management Course to partner with Chartered Management Institute in new alumni offer

The Help to Grow: Management Course has announced that it is partnering with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) to offer 6 months’ free membership to every member of its…

Worcester Business School awarded Small Business Charter

Worcester Business School has been accredited with the Small Business Charter Award in recognition of its commitment to student entrepreneurship, supporting small businesses, and…

London South Bank University Business School reaccredited with Small Business Charter

London South Bank University Business School has retained the Small Business Charter Award following a successful reassessment. The panel were particularly impressed with the…

Christ Church Business School awarded Small Business Charter

Christ Church Business School (CCBS) has been accredited with the Small Business Charter Award, in recognition of its commitment to student entrepreneurship, supporting small…