England has moved to step 4 of the roadmap for easing restrictions. Keep details include: Removal of the 2 meter social distancing rule The Government is no longer instructing people to work from home if they can The requirement to wear face coverings in law has been lifted There are no longer limits on the number of people who can attend weddings, civil partnerships, funerals and other life events To find out how you can continue to protect yourself, as well as, more informa

COVID-19 Response: Step 4 Roadmap

‘Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats’. Completing a SWOT analysis can be an effective tool to identify new goals and improvements to implement into your business. This handy template provides you with a simple way to begin your SWOT analysis. Think through all aspects of your business and note down each idea in the relevant sector. Once you have filled out all the sections, look at everything carefully. Where can your strengths be used to neutralize a threat? Do

Are you looking to access funding to support your business? Small Business UK has compiled a list of grants available that your business could apply for right now. View the full list here. If you are looking for more support around accessing finance, please contact our team here to find out how we can help. Helping your business #start #survive and #thrive!

Highlight and celebrate the work of the Armed Forces community using the digital Armed Forces Week toolkit. The toolkit includes logos and resources, event toolkits, official imagery, and learning resources. If you wish to support the campaign, please use #ArmedForcesDay, #ArmedForcesWeek, and #SaluteOurForces.

The Tees Valley Business Hub powered by the SME Centre of Excellence is proud to sponsor the Unsung Hero award category as part of the Tees Tech Awards taking place on 1st July. Read the full article here.

Pitch Perfect – Investment Readiness Programme for Growing SMEs Businesses from across the Tees Valley are being supported in raising investment capital to fuel their growth plans as they look to seize the opportunities in a post-pandemic world. Through the Tees Valley Pitch Perfect – Investment Readiness programme, businesses with high-growth potential can secure access to a team of experienced investment professionals with a track record in helping entrepreneurs grow their

On Monday 17th May, the Government eased restrictions allowing more businesses to re-open and start serving customers. General rules include: You can now visit indoor venues in a group of up to 6 people or a larger group from 2 households COVID secure rules including social distancing, remain in place within the workplace, businesses and public venues. Indoor areas at hospitality venues can re-open Indoor entertainment venues can re-open To find out how this could impact your