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27/05/2026

AI search is changing the game for small businesses 🚀

If your business isn’t showing up in ChatGPT or Google’s AI Overviews, you could be missing out on valuable customers.

This practical guide, written by Gary Ennis of NSDesign, breaks down:

✅ How AI search works

✅ How to earn mentions and citations in ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews

✅ What small businesses should do right now to stay visible online

Read here ➡️ bgateway.com/resources/marketing-and-sales/ai-search-optimisation-a-practical-guide-for-small-business-owners

26/05/2026

Mairi, founder of Slàinte Sauces, tapped into new sales opportunities by growing her digital skills.

We’re here to help you do the same with free one-to-one advice, webinars and practical guides.

Explore our resources ➡️ bgateway.com/about-us/digital-skills

25/05/2026

22/05/2026

Want to build your digital skills?

Access free one-to-one advice, webinars and practical guides to grow your business online.

Explore our resources ➡️ bgateway.com/about-us/digital-skills

18/05/2026

Karen-Ann, founder of Highland School of Jewellery, used social media to reach new customers.

We offer free one-to-one advice, webinars and practical guides to help you grow your business online.

Explore our resources ➡️ https://www.bgateway.com/about-us/digital-skills

15/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re highlighting the importance of taking action for better mental wellbeing in business 💚

Running a business, leading others, and carrying responsibility can be challenging. That’s why we’re inviting business owners and leaders to join an upcoming panel webinar focused on supporting mental wellbeing in business and beyond.

“Small changes, big impact: Supporting mental wellbeing in your business” will bring together expert insights, practical advice, and honest conversations around the realities of mental health in business.

We’ll explore:

🟢 The most common mental health pressures facing business owners and those around them

🔵 How responsibility and decision-making can affect wellbeing

🟢 Why boundaries matter — and how to maintain them

🔵 Everyday habits that can support mental health

🟢 Creating open, stigma-free conversations about mental health in small teams or partnerships

⏰ Thursday 28th May, 12pm - 1pm

Grab your free place here ➡️ https://www.bgateway.com/events/small-changes-big-impact-supporting-mental-wellbeing-in-your-business-31675

12/05/2026

Andy, Director at O’Neill Trees & Timber Ltd, streamlined his business by building his digital skills.

We’re here to help you work smarter and grow your business online with free one-to-one advice, webinars and practical guides.

Explore our resources ➡️ https://www.bgateway.com/about-us/digital-skills

11/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week, we’re taking action by creating space to pause.

Taking care of our mental health doesn’t always require big changes — sometimes it starts with giving ourselves a moment to slow down, breathe, and reset.

Join confidence coach Nic Henderson for:

The Importance of Pause: Rest, Meditation & Breathwork

In this webinar, Nic will guide you through simple, practical techniques to help you:

✨ Slow down and reset

✨ Calm your mind

✨ Release tension

✨ Build resilience through breathwork and meditation

Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply want to prioritise your wellbeing, this session offers supportive, accessible tools you can start using straight away.

⏰ Wednesday 20th May, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Grab your free place ➡️ https://www.bgateway.com/events/the-importance-of-pause-rest-meditation-breathwork-31657

07/05/2026

Running a business? Get support that’s built around your needs.

In just 10 minutes, our Business Support tool builds a personalised dashboard, unlocking the resources that matter most to your business.

We’ll also connect you with your local office for further support.

Take the next step ➡️ bgateway.com/personalised-support