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Top 5 Digital Marketing Tips for SMEs

In today’s digital-first world, effective marketing is crucial for the success of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

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13 Tips for micro/small businesses to become more energy-efficient

How environmentally sustainable is your business? That might be a question you’re asked by your customers, when you’re submitting a tender, by an interviewee or perhaps by your children! Looking after the environment matters to us all

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How automation is changing the workforce, and why people are still essential

Automation is transforming the manufacturing landscape, offering SMEs and micro manufacturers the chance to boost efficiency, reduce costs and improve product quality.

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How real-time data can transform decision-making on the factory floor

In manufacturing, every second counts. Even small delays or mistakes can lead to wasted time, higher costs, and missed opportunities.

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6 Social Media Tips for SMEs

Social media has evolved from apps that lets you stay in touch with old school friends, share pictures of your food, or tweet out quick thoughts with the world, to an essential marketing tool for small businesses.

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6 SEO Tips to Boost your Website Ranking

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is the practice of enabling your website to rank higher on a Search Engine Results Page (SERP) so that you receive more traffic. The aim is typically to rank on the first page of Google results for search terms that mean t

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Top 8 Reasons Manufacturers In The East Midlands Should Digitalise In 2025

Digitalisation is essential for manufacturers aiming to thrive in today's competitive landscape.

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5 top tips on financial forecasting

Coming up with an accurate financial forecast can sometimes seem nigh impossible. Getting it right depends on so many factors, many of which can seem out of a business’s control or events they have not planned for,

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Unlock your Digital Transformation with Made Smarter East Midlands Grant Funding

In an increasingly competitive landscape, the manufacturing sector faces mounting pressure to innovate and adapt.

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Business Adviser support – what’s it really worth?

Whether you need a helping hand or would simply like reassurance that you are on the right track, support from a Business Adviser can be invaluable. It is support at the very heart of Accelerator

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The Road to Industry 4.0: How SME and Micro Manufacturers can get started

The UK manufacturing industry is rapidly changing. As larger organisations increasingly adopt modern technologies, it's essential for smaller manufacturers to follow suit in order to stay competitive and thrive in the long run.

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Decarbonisation Plans: A Key to Future-Proofing SMEs

For SMEs decarbonisation is not just a buzzword—it’s a crucial component of future-proofing business and ensuring sustainability. In this blog, we will delve into what decarbonisation entails

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