Hands up who went into business to wrestle with spreadsheets and forms all day? (Accountants, I’m deliberately NOT looking at you!) Most of us prefer to spend our time actually… Read more »
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Business Gateway ‘Digital Skills’ Webinars are now CPD Accredited
From 1st May 2026, every Business Gateway national webinar we deliver will be CPD accredited. We’ve partnered with the CPD Group (the UK’s largest and most trusted CPD accreditation service)… Read more »
Cyber security: a practical guide for SME owners
When cyber security comes up in conversation, there’s usually a moment where people’s eyes glaze over. “Firewalls,” “boundary protection,” “threat vectors” – it all sounds like something from a spy… Read more »
The rise of storytelling and how to tell stories for your small business
As someone who spends far too much time on Linkedin, I’ve noticed a real uptick in the number of job ads for “storytellers”. Not “writers” or “content executives”. Storytellers. It… Read more »
Digitally Speaking – Podcast
In Episode 21 of Digitally Speaking, we explore the UK Government’s proposed social media ban for under-16s, looking at what it could mean for young people, parents, businesses, and the… Read more »
How to prompt an AI to get the result you want
AI slop. Could there be two more devastating words in the English (business) language? Everybody wants the convenience of AI assistance but nobody wants the humiliation of putting something out… Read more »
What is vibe coding (and why should your small business care?)
You know when you have a brilliant idea for an app, a website, or a handy little tool for your business – and then reality hits because you can’t code,… Read more »
How to health-check your website
You know when you go to the doctor for that over-40s checkup thinking everything’s fine and dandy, and you walk out with a prescription for statins? You guessed it …… Read more »
How to use Canva for social media graphics
Unless you’re a professional designer using tools like Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator, you need an easy, cost-effective way to create eye-catching graphics for your social media posts. Enter Canva. What… Read more »
Making the most of your Google Business Profile
You know when you pull out your phone to Google your options for nearby pharmacies/ cafes/ kebab? It gives you a handy list of Places along with their pins on… Read more »