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Business Support Grants
Very limited funding for 2023/24 remaining.
Do you have a great business which is looking to start, develop or grow? Need some extra funding?
If you live in the borough or your business is based in the borough and has fewer than four employees, you could be eligible. Grants of up to £1,000 can be used to help fund new or improved equipment like machinery or tools through to IT and training. Simply fill in the online application, send us your supporting documents, and you will be invited in for a short interview to discuss your business ideas.
There is very limited funding left for this year, so don't delay! Applications will be assessed on a a first come, first served basis with an application deadline of 31 January. We are expecting more grants to be available from April 2024.
Apply now
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Getting your business financially fit for 2024!
Thursday 25 January 12-2pm
Join us to find out how to get financially fit for 2024.
Dave Farmer from Lime Finance Solutions is the guest speaker at January's Learning Lunch. He will be looking at inflation and interest rates and what 2024 may bring as well as what to look out for when financing your business. Whether you're a startup or an established company, this event is packed with valuable insights to boost your financial health. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network with like-minded entrepreneurs and experts in the field. The event will be held at the Reigate & Banstead Borough Council Town Hall. Please note Learning Lunches have now moved to a Thursday!
Book now
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Feed your business in 2024 with a Learning Lunch!
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council have put together a host of fabulous Learning Lunch speakers for 2024, helping you to get the most out of your lunchtimes. Here are just some of the tasty offerings on the menu so far:
- Thursday 25 January, 12-00-14.00 Town Hall, Reigate - Getting your business financially fit for 2024, with Dave Farmer from Lime Finance Solutions Book now.
- Thursday 29 February 12.00-14.00 Town Hall, Reigate - Discover how influencer campaigns can help amplify your reach and engagement with your target audiences, with Alex Tanton, founder of influencer management agency Reigate Creative / @reigatecreative Book now.
- Thursday 16 May 12.00-14.00 Town Hall, Reigate - What the hell do I say? Join marketing expert, Nicola Macdonald from Attractive Marketing, as she explores how to generate great content ideas when you mind goes blank. Book now.
- Thursday 26 Sept 12.00-14.00 Town Hall, Reigate - How to improve your presentations and engage your audience, with Anna Randall from The Speaker’s Coach Book now.
- Thursday 12 December 12.00-14.00 Town Hall, Reigate - Cyber security: How to protect your business, with Bill Edwards from nTrust systems Book now.
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Celebrating our great local businesses
a round up of local good news stories
Merstham
- Emma Newburn, Share the Load recently won VA Star 2023 in the National PA Life Magazine Awards.
Redhill
- SES Water were the joint winners of the Innovation Award at the Utility Week Awards as part of Anglian Water’s Safe Smart Systems partnership, an Ofwat Innovation Fund project working to create an automated, connected utility system.
Reigate
- Welcome to Simona’s Wine bar in Reigate High Street
If you have some great news to share, please let us know.
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Local business networking events
10 January 17.45-20.00 RB Inspire - Business Networking Event (Town Hall, Reigate)
Start and grow your small business with free mentoring and tap into the wealth of expertise in the Reigate & Banstead business community. Book now
14 February 17.45-20.00 RB Inspire - Business Networking Event (Town Hall, Reigate)
Start and grow your small business with free mentoring and tap into the wealth of expertise in the Reigate & Banstead business community. Book now
See all events
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Skills boost for Surrey residents and employers
Tuesday 13 February 09.00-17.00
Surrey Chambers of Commerce is running a number of sessions to help businesses boost their numeracy skills. The Multiply programme is funded by central government via Surrey County Council
Learners will learn how to use formulas on spreadsheet software and key business skills such as calculating percentages, profit and loss, basic accounting, VAT, net and gross income, and financial analysis.
Participants will also learn how they can create tables and graphs to track different performance indicators in their businesses.
You will need to bring a laptop with either Excel or Google Sheets!
Find out more
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