Dorset LEP calls for local businesses to access free ‘Midlife MOT’ resources Free employee support for Dorset businesses > Business support, > Events, > Headline News, > News, > Newsletter 08 April 2021
Dorset LEP successfully delivers major £169m government capital growth programme on time and to budget Dorset LEP is pleased to announce its successful delivery of the Government’s major capital Local Growth Fund programme in Dorset, completed on time a... > Business support, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News 01 April 2021
One Health Conference 2021 launches One Health Nucleus Dorset LEP formally announce ambitions for a One Health Nucleus to help sector businesses succeed. > Business support, > Events, > Invest in Dorset, > News, > Newsletter 26 March 2021
Invitation to Tender: Bid Writing Expertise for Dorset Gateway We are seeking to appoint a supplier to deliver specialist bid writing service on behalf of Dorset LEP. > Business support, > Headline News, > News 09 March 2021
Dorset Economic blog: National Budget 2021 Prof Nigel Jump reviews the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy in latest blog. > Blogs, > Business support, > News 09 March 2021
Peer Networks 2021: Invitation to Tender Peer Networks is a national peer-to-peer networking initiative for SMEs that will be delivered locally through Dorset LEP and its growth hub, Dorset G... > Business support, > Headline News, > News 08 March 2021
Dorset LEP provides free legal and financial advice for businesses to trade overseas Free help is on offer to Dorset businesses who need support with international trade. To enable business growth, Dorset LEP is funding expert legal an... > Business support, > Headline News, > News, > UK Transition 26 February 2021
Dorset Economic blog: Flows and Assets Prof Nigel Jump reviews the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy in latest blog. > Blogs, > Business support, > News 24 February 2021
Keep trading with Crowdfund Dorset Business Up to £5,000 match-funding available for COVID-19 hit businesses. > Business support, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News 23 February 2021
Local businesses nominated as most loved in national Love Local Day campaign An amazing 56 businesses were nominated – with 41 nominations in Wimborne > Business support, > Invest in Dorset, > News 12 February 2021
Help young people set their sights on great careers Businesses asked to provide virtual work experiences for Dorset's future talent > Business support, > Headline News, > News 12 February 2021
The importance of apprenticeships Our Head of Enterprise, Skills & Industry discusses the benefits of apprenticeships > Blogs, > Business support, > News 11 February 2021
Dorset LEP offers valuable support to local High Streets £30,000 investment to give local businesses free access to trade online with ShopAppy.com. > Business support, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News 08 February 2021
Dorset’s best tourism businesses celebrated at regional awards event Dorset LEP proud to sponsor Winner of Winners and International Visitor Experience awards > Business support, > Events, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News 05 February 2021
Dorset Economic Blog: Local and Global Factors for Recovery Prof Nigel Jump reviews the impact of COVID-19 on the local economy in latest blog. > Blogs, > Business support, > News, > UK Transition 02 February 2021
Dorset LEP lockdown recovery support Dorset Gateway provides enhanced package of business support > Business support, > Headline News, > News 22 January 2021
Dorset LEP announces additional £90K for business leader support Dorset LEP secures further funding for Peer Network Programme > Business support, > Headline News, > News 22 January 2021
Culture Recovery Fund applications now open Applications open for second round of the national Culture Recovery Fund for Heritage. > Business support, > Invest in Dorset, > News 14 January 2021
Dorset Economic blog: Economy & Environment Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 08 January 2021
Dorset Economic Blog: Trade and Growth Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 05 January 2021
Government launches three consultations to support reforms to clamp down on fraud Government launches three consultations to support reforms to clamp down on fraud and give businesses greater confidence in transactions. > Business support, > News 18 December 2020
ExportAR: Marine – an Augmented Reality export opportunity for Dorset’s marine-tech businesses The Department for International Trade is seeking a Dorset-based business to be part of an innovative AR platform for cross-border sales within the Ma... > Business support, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News, > UK Transition 18 December 2020
Organise your international trade needs with Dorset Gateway Dorset Gateway is offering a fully-funded Export Declarations service for up to 200 businesses. > Business support, > Headline News, > News 04 December 2020
Companies urged to file annual accounts earlier than usual and online Companies House issue ‘don’t leave it until the last minute’ advice to businesses > Business support, > News 02 December 2020
Dorset LEP appoints new Chair We are delighted to announce Cecilia Bufton as our new Chair of the board > Business support, > Headline News, > News 01 December 2020
Dorset Economic blog: Productivity and the Spending Review Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 01 December 2020
ESFA Community Training Grants open for Dorset applications The government’s Education & Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) are open for applications for their Community Training Grants. > Business support, > Invest in Dorset, > News 24 November 2020
Dorset Gateway Business Directory refresh and regional #StillOpen campaign Supporting Dorset's businesses during lockdown and beyond > Business support, > Headline News, > News, > UK Transition 17 November 2020
Make a difference for Dorset Applications open for business leaders to work with Dorset LEP as Board Directors and Committee Members > Business support, > Headline News, > News 09 November 2020
Q&A with Dorset LEP Board member, Sophia Story Gain an insight to being a Dorset LEP board member > Business support, > News 06 November 2020
£3,660,000 Cultural Recovery Fund investment for Dorset Dorset’s cultural organisations will benefit from £3.66 million of the Government’s Cultural Recovery Fund in a recent investment announcement. > Business support, > Invest in Dorset, > News 03 November 2020
Dorset Economic blog: Socio-Economic Inequality and State Engagement Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 03 November 2020
Share your big ideas Help us establish portfolio opportunities in the Dorset Investment Prospectus by 4 November > Business support, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News 21 October 2020
Dorset Economic blog: Values & Aims Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 08 October 2020
Dorset Economic blog: Supply & Demand Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 02 October 2020
New Peer Networks Programme to launch in Dorset Connect with ambitious businesses in Dorset and collaborative to drive growth and productivity > Business support, > Headline News, > News 28 September 2020
New COVID-19 restrictions for businesses New legally enforceable restrictions on businesses apply from 24 September > Business support, > Headline News, > News 24 September 2020
Rishi Sunak announces further business support measures Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, announces further business support measures 24 Sept 2020 > Business support, > News 24 September 2020
Small businesses get a helping hand thanks to Dorset LEP Crowdfund initiative Crowdfund Dorset Business initiative has committed over £29,000 to Dorset businesses. > Business support, > Headline News, > News 16 September 2020
Dorset Economic blog: Regional Development Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 02 September 2020
Peer Networks: Invitation to tender Dorset LEP seeks tenders for the delivery of new Peer Network programme. > Business support, > Headline News, > News, > UK Transition 25 August 2020
Dorset Mariculture Strategy Launches Dorset Mariculture Strategy, by Dorset Coast Forum, launches. > Business support, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News, > Newsletter 20 August 2020
Dorset Economic blog: Money and Finance Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 17 August 2020
Dorset LEP secures £11.8m ‘Getting Building Fund’ The Getting Building Fund will help stimulate local economic recovery and enable a Dorset-wide uplift in skills, healthcare and infrastructure > Business support, > Headline News, > News 04 August 2020
Dorset Economic blog: Impact and Strategy Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 27 July 2020
Dorset LEP and Smith & Williamson launch Business Resilience Programme Free recovery advice and support for Dorset businesses. > Business support, > Headline News, > News 22 July 2020
Dorset Economic blog: Policy & Recovery Professor Nigel Jump shares the next in his series of blogs, reviewing the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the local economy. > Blogs, > Business support, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 13 July 2020
Business leaders upbeat on challenges ahead Dorset business leaders discuss the challenges facing businesses, the support they need, and the future infrastructure requirements for Dorset > Business support, > Events, > Headline News, > News 13 July 2020
Join our growing team! Help us drive forward plans to support Dorset’s recovery and bright future > Business support, > Headline News, > News 13 July 2020
Tourism crucial to Dorset's economic recovery Tourism and hospitality industry going the extra mile to open safely > Business support, > Headline News, > News, > Newsletter 01 July 2020
Dorset economic blog: The Lockdown Recession Professor Nigel Jump reviews the impact of COVID-19 in his Dorset Economic blog series. > Blogs, > Business support, > Headline News, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 24 June 2020
Over 120,000 Dorset jobs supported by national schemes HMRC report highlights uptake of job retention and self-employed support schemes across Dorset. > Business support, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News, > Newsletter 23 June 2020
Dorset LEP invests over £700,000 in Bournemouth & Poole College Dorset LEP is investing £712,800 into three facility upgrade projects at Bournemouth & Poole College in an effort to close Dorset’s ... > Business support, > Headline News, > News, Construction & Engineering Project, Digital & Enterprise Innovation Hub, Digital Design 15 June 2020
Dorset to become a trailblazer in digital connectivity The Smart Place Pilot project is an opportunity for Dorset to lead a 5G connectivity revolution > Business support, > Headline News, > News, Dorset Smart Place Investment Plan, Smart Place Pilot 11 June 2020
Dorset economic blog: The Lockdown Recession #1 The first in a series of reviews on the impact of Covid-19 on Dorset's economy by BU Emeritus Professor, Nigel Jump > Blogs, > Business support, > Headline News, > Local Industrial Strategy Blogs, > News, > UK Transition 09 June 2020
£1.6m to fund major improvements to vital economic corridor at Boundary Roundabout Work starts in summer to ensure roundabout supports Dorset’s future prosperity and economic growth > Business support, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News, > Newsletter, Boundary Roundabout 08 June 2020
BCP Cultural Recovery Survey BCP Council invites responses to Cultural Recovery Survey. > Business support, > News 04 June 2020
COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Closes Our COVID-19 Business Impact Survey closes and the results are in. > Business support, > News, > Newsletter 29 May 2020
Dorset Gateway funding blog: May 2020 Funding for COVID-19 projects. > Blogs, > Business support, > News 29 May 2020
Dorset businesses to benefit from Dorset LEP Crowdfunder initiative Helping small and micro businesses generate cash flow > Business support, > Headline News, > News, > Newsletter 26 May 2020
Dorset LEP COVID-19 advice to local aquaculture industry Survey results influence government changes in coronavirus financial support > Business support, > Headline News, > News 20 May 2020
How coronavirus has impacted Dorset's tourism sector Business survey results offer valuable insights > Business support, > Headline News, > News 11 May 2020
More Growth Hub resources to help businesses through coronavirus pandemic South West Growth Hubs step up to help the regions businesses during COVID-19. > Business support, > Headline News, > News 07 May 2020
Dorset LEP funded Orthopaedic Research Institute calls upon telemedicine Dorset LEP funded Orthopaedic Research Institute (ORI) conducts its studies remotely > Business support, > Headline News, > Invest in Dorset, > News, Orthopaedic Research Institute Phase 1, Orthopaedic Research Institute Phase 2 04 May 2020
Blog: How new technology can drive Dorset’s agriculture sector Opportunities for new supply-chain technology post-coronavirus pandemic > Blogs, > Business support, > News 30 April 2020
Skills survey prize winner announced Business consultancy session awarded to CEO & Co-Founder of Did Teach > Business support, > News 29 April 2020
Dorset Gateway funding blog: April 2020 Dorset, beating COVID-19 and beyond…. > Blogs, > Business support, > News 28 April 2020
Dorset-based digital company supports charities during coronavirus pandemic 3 Sided Cube provides vital scale-up support to the American and British Red Cross charities > Business support, > News 24 April 2020
Online careers resources launched for the future talent of Dorset We have collated careers resources for primary, secondary and sixth form students to access virtually > Business support, > Headline News, > News 21 April 2020
Dorset LEP invests in the region’s COVID-19 response and recovery Dorset LEP initiatives to support Dorset during the COVID-19 outbreak > Business support, > Headline News, > News 17 April 2020
Quadrant2Design celebrates 20 years of success Quadrant2Design tell Dorset Gateway they are confident they will weather the storm. > Business support, > News 09 April 2020
Reducing Unwanted Fire Signals in Commercial Business The Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service will not be attending low risk automatic fire alarms. > Business support 07 April 2020
Dorset LEP launches COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Dorset LEP launches COVID-19 Business Impact Survey > Business support, > Headline News, > News 03 April 2020
Dorset Gateway Funding Blog: March 2020 Research and development grant funding continues and we can provide 40 hours of bid writing support > Blogs, > Business support, > News 30 March 2020
Companies House Accounts Extension From March 25, UK businesses can apply for a 3-month extension for filing their accounts. > Business support, > News 25 March 2020
Dorset Gateway #BidBites Series Dorset Gateway now launches the #BidBites podcast series to share bid writing hints, tips and hacks. > Business support, > News 25 March 2020
Top tips for working from home There’s no magic formula but here's our team’s top tips to get you started! > Blogs, > Business support, > Headline News, > News 24 March 2020
Stewarts Garden Centres deliver during social distancing e-commerce introduced for the first time by Stewarts Garden Centres > Business support, > Headline News, > News 20 March 2020
Production and supply of ventilator components – call to action In these challenging times for business, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy calls for ventilators to support the NHS. > Business support, > Headline News, > News 18 March 2020
COVID-19 Business Support Find the latest advice and support for businesses in Dorset. > Business support, > Headline News, > News 18 March 2020