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Making Tax Digital: Understand what it means for your business

An online session to understand what Making Tax Digital means in practice, who it applies to, and how the requirements are changing the way your business records, manages, and submits tax information.

What you’ll learn

  • Understand what Making Tax Digital means for your business
  • Understand what the implications are for you now and in the future
  • Learn how Making Tax Digital can support your business with your growth plans

More information and sign up here

Funded digital innovation projects for SMEs

This free event invites SMEs to discover a new Innovate UK-funded programme designed to support collaborative, funded projects with expert teams. The initiative will help businesses adopt and scale using high-performance computing (HPC), AI and other frontier technologies.

The programme is particularly suited to high-growth SMEs looking to strengthen their use of digital technologies across advanced manufacturing, clean energy, creative industries, defence, financial services, and life sciences.

Social Economy Club

The Social Economy Club is an open, informal meetup for locals, socially trading organisations, creatives and curious minds who want to engage with and grow the social economy.

Gatherings take place four times a year in each borough across the Liverpool City Region.

Each meeting may include talks, workshops and refreshments.

Supported by Kindred LCR, The Big Onion, Merseyside Expanding Horizons and Safe Regeneration.

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From Skills to Success: Supporting Business Growth in the Liverpool City Region 

This interactive summit will bring together SMEs, business leaders, and civic partners to explore how skills, innovation, and collaboration can boost productivity while widening access to good employment. 

Why Attend? 

  • Discover practical approaches to skills development, inclusive recruitment, and workforce innovation 
  • Learn how digital tools, AI, and university-led innovation can support productivity 
  • Connect with LJMU talent, academics, and employer support teams 
  • Explore partnership opportunities including placements, projects, and apprenticeships 

What to Expect 

The morning will feature keynote insights, employer and student panel, case studies, facilitated networking, and themed breakout sessions focused on future skills, innovation, and responsible business. 

Supporting Inclusive Growth 

This event aligns with key regional initiatives, including: 

  • Liverpool City Region Growth Plan 2025–2035 – A £10bn+ vision to boost productivity through investment in people, place, and infrastructure 
  • Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy Liverpool 2040 – Focused on reducing inequalities and creating fair, high-quality jobs 
  • People-Centric Development – Supporting skills development and opportunities for those facing barriers 

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