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News
Keep up-to-date with the latest First Enterprise news, business finance updates, and developments from the SME community. Discover our latest announcements, events, awards, partnerships, and insights, alongside news about business funding, startup finance, and support for growing businesses. Stay informed about what’s happening across First Enterprise and the businesses and communities we support.
September news: Important events and a new marketing recruit
Lots of events, preparing for Black History Month, and a new Marketing recruit. Read all about our September company news.
Eòsaph Macbeth
Sep 24
August news: Funding events, new hires, and important anniversaries
In August's news update, discover our upcoming Business Growth & Funding Event, our involvement at Ideas Fest, and the latest team milestones.
Kim Hoang
Aug 27
What does the new Labour administration mean for businesses?
There's a new Prime Minister and a new cabinet. Here's what that means for UK small businesses.
Eòsaph Macbeth
Aug 4
July news: An investment boost, award nomination, and key events on the horizon
Investment, awards, and events. Discover what we've been up to in our latest company news update.
Eòsaph Macbeth
Jul 29
June news: New Facebook communities, anniversaries, and exciting networking events
We've launched new Facebook community groups to help entreprenuers network. Learn about them and other news in our latest news update.
Kim Hoang
Jun 23
May news: Anniversaries, a new hire, and promoting the Women in Finance Charter
May saw plenty of updates at First Enterprise. Learn about our new hire, some work milestones, and the launch of our Women in Finance Charter page.
Eòsaph Macbeth
May 27
Woman Who: Why supporting women in business is vital
First Enterprise attended the Woman Who in early May. Learn what happened and why support for women in business is vital.
Eòsaph Macbeth
May 19
5 important things to keep in mind this financial year
Running a business is never dull. Discover how tax changes and government policy might affect you this financial year.
Eòsaph Macbeth
Apr 29
April news: We’ve added more talent to our team ahead of the summer
Meet Rosa, Eosaph, and Iffat. The latest additions to the First Enterprise team. Discover their talents and stories.
Eòsaph Macbeth
Apr 21
Social Impact 2025/26: A year of growth and new milestones
First Enterprise have had a successful 2025/26 financial year. Discover how we’ve stimulated business growth.
Eòsaph Macbeth
Apr 15
Updates to the Start Up Loans Scheme from April 2026
Interest rate and eligibility updates to the Start Up Loans scheme, supporting early‑stage businesses.
Kim Hoang
Apr 7
We’re proud to announce Kimberley Stanley’s promotion to Business Advisor
We’re proud to announce Kimberley Stanley’s promotion. Learn about Kimberley, her achievement, and what that means for you.
Eòsaph Macbeth
Mar 31
We won Small Business of the Year at the Nottinghamshire Business Awards
Discover why First Enterprise winning the Small Business of the Year award matters and why you should take notice.
Eòsaph Macbeth
Mar 17
£10m invested in UK SMEs by First Enterprise in just half a year
Learn about our most recent investment milestones.
Kim Hoang
Nov 27, 2025
Championing Nottingham’s champions: First Enterprise joins the Nottingham Panthers Business Club
Find out about our recent collaboration with the Nottingham Panthers.
Kim Hoang
Nov 5, 2025
First Enterprise injects £1.1M into the East Midlands through the Midlands Engine Investment Fund II in one quarter
Learn how we've been investing in businesses in the East Midlands through MEIF II.
Kim Hoang
Jul 22, 2025
First Enterprise empowers UK businesses with £2M Community ENABLE Funding programme in first month
Learn about our latest news and the £2 million in lending achieved over 30 days.
Kim Hoang
Jun 23, 2025
First Enterprise unveils new look rebrand and celebrates £5 Million lending milestone just two months into financial year
Discover our latest updates and the £5m in lending that's occured over the past 80 days.
Marketing Department
Jun 9, 2025
First Enterprise celebrates £13m milestone in supporting Midlands small businesses in 2024/25
Learn about our recent achievements and the £13m lending milestone we hit.
Kim Hoang
Apr 24, 2025
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