In this issue
Local Business news
Making your Marque
East Surrey College and the University for the Creative Arts - creative business partnership
Is your company ready for GDPR?
Opportunities to partner with Junior Kart prospect Alfie Prince
Environment in Business News
What's on
What's on

6 Feb 09.45-09.30 Surrey Chamber of Commerce Power Breakfast, with Nick Allsopp Reigate Manor Hotel, find out more and book your space now.

 

7 Feb 17.00-19.00 Redhill and Reigate Business Forum, Making your Marque, Town Hall Reigate.  Book your space.

 

14 Feb 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch- GDPR, Eddie Finch, Chapter Three Consulting, Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space.


15 & 22 Feb 09.30-16.30 Let's Start a Business Workshop. These monthly highly interactive two-day workshops are for those people who are thinking about, or are in the process of starting up their own business and want to know more. Book your space now.

 

27 Feb 08.30 - 11.00  Get Growth Ready Surrey, Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space for this Grant Thornton Workshop

 

7 Mar 07.45-09.30 Surrey Chambers, Pure Breakfast, Epsom Downs Racecourse.  Book your space now.

 

14 Mar 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch Marketing – Nicola MacDonald, Attractive Marketing, Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space.

22 & 29 Mar 09.30-16.30 Let's Start a Business Workshop. These highly interactive two-day workshops are for those people who are thinking about, or are in the process of starting up their own business and want to know more. Book your space now.

 

23 March 11.00-14.30 Gatwick Diamond Business Members Meeting, Canon UK, Reigate RH2 8BF Book your space

 

Starting April 2018 Entrepreneurs Academy, This course runs once a month at East Surrey College and provides you with skills to develop your business and pitch 'dragons den' style for £5k business funding.  Although the schedule is not yet confirmed, you can register your interest now.

 

18 Apr 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Social Media for small business, finding content – Emma Turner, My Social Secretary, Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space.

 

16 May 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Increase the profit in your business without increasing your sales – Karen Espley, The Chameleon Guide, Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space.

Funding/Awards
Funding and Awards

Reigate & Banstead Business Support Grant Do you have a business based in the borough with less than four employees? Are you looking to grow?  Why not apply for our Business Support Grant of up to £1,000?

 

Small Business Grants Do you represent a business that has been trading for at least one year and has a turnover of between £50,000 and £500,000?
SmallBusiness.co.uk has launched a free-to-enter competition called Small Business Grants, offering £5,000 every month.

 

Do you need start-up funding for your business?  Struggling to get funding from a mainstream provider? Have a look at responsible finance provider Fredericks Foundation, who may be able to help.

Tools
It's quicker to report things, make payments and apply for services online.
Opportunities to partner with Junior Kart prospect Alfie Prince

In 2018, 14 year old Reigate karter Alfie Prince sets out on an adventure to conquer Europe and - just maybe - the world. Following a successful rookie year in the Junior class, where he came 3rd in the Buckmore Club Championship and 16th of 52 drivers in the British Grand Prix, Alfie will be racing across the UK, Belgium and France, aiming to earn a place in the International Finals at Le Mans in October.

Peter Prince, Dad, coach, self-taught mechanic and marketing communications professional, is keen to work with local businesses that can benefit from sponsoring Alfie. Karting is the grassroots of motorsport and Alfie has shown his potential with consistent podiums and championship successes that began at the age of 7.

“A full season karting at this level costs around £15,000 to get the most out of Alfie’s potential”, said Peter. “Alfie has been supported as a Cadet by Fortanini Menswear of Reigate and Dunottar School through a scholarship that recognises his karting, but European racing is a step up and we would love others to get involved.”

An active social media presence, local press coverage and impactful brand marketing opportunities are the most obvious benefits of sponsorship, but partnership with Alfie can be used to shape bespoke campaigns that maximise the impact for local companies.

If you are interested, you can find out more by viewing the Partnership brochure, browsing Alfie’s website www.alfieprince.com or getting in touch directly with Peter via the contact page. Peter looks forward to discussing how you could make the most out of a partnership with Alfie Prince Racing.

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