What makes people want the product that you have created, how to add value, find visibility, credibility, use social media and PR are some of the things Emily from Doodlemoo will be talking about. Including tips to help you grow your small business.

Come along to the Learning Lunch on Wednesday 15 June 12-2pm and find out how to grow your business and network with other local businesses.

Are you a small employer looking to save money on overheads by installing energy efficiency measures? Or an employer already offering low carbon goods and services (and would like to develop more in that direction?) The Low Carbon Across the South East (LoCASE) programme is ready to assist you with funding and knowledge.

LoCASE offers small and medium-sized businesses grants from £1,000 and up to £10,000, covering 40% of eligible costs. The funding is available for businesses to implement energy efficiency measures, to save on energy costs going forward, and business development for companies providing green services.

You can apply directly below or register for an online event  22 June 11-12 to learn about the programme and ask questions.

Do you need investment into your business to boost it to success?

Do you need expert mentoring to help coach you to reach your growth objectives?

If your answer to any of these questions is YES, whether or not your business potentially fulfils the investors’ criteria, then you need to find out more about the Surrey Business Accelerator, a joint project between Surrey Chambers of Commerce and a panel of successful business investors. They are looking to meet ambitious business leaders who are eager to grow their companies and who are looking for investment and mentoring from successful entrepreneurs who have built and sold their own businesses and are now looking to pass on their experience and financial backing.

email Surrey Chambers for more information.

8 June 5.45 - 20.00 RB Inspire, Town Hall Reigate 

Free business mentoring event, book a session with up to three business mentors to help your business thrive

15 June 12.00-14.00 Reigate & Banstead Town Hall

Reigate & Banstead Learning Lunch Making creativity your living, growing a creative business into a successful brand with Emily Canino, Doodlemoo

22 June 18.30 Reigate Business Guild Members Meeting, Reigate Cricket Club 

Find out more 

12 July 17.30-19.30 Banstead Business Guild, Cafe Italia 

Find out more 

13 July *change of date* 2022 12.00-14.00 Reigate & Banstead Town Hall

Reigate & Banstead Learning Lunch How to avoid 10 common pitfalls for start up and early stage businesses, Jovan Maric, Square Daisy

27 July 18.30-19.30 Redhill Business Guild Meeting, Harlequin Theatre Redhill

Book your space 

21 Sept 12.00-14.00 Reigate & Banstead Town Hall

Reigate & Banstead Learning Lunch Breathing Fresh Air into your business Kate Emberson, Airhead Coaching

19 October 12.00-14.00 Reigate & Banstead Town Hall 

Reigate & Banstead Learning Lunch The Science of effective networking, Hilary Nunns, Can do courses

If you run a small business in Reigate & Banstead, there is a wealth of expertise in our community that you can tap into through free business mentoring.

Book your space at the next meeting on 8 June, if you come along at 5.45 you will be able to book a 25 min session with up to 4 montors. These experienced business mentors are waiting to encourage and guide you or simply be a sounding board to your thoughts, ideas and challenges and help you see the wood for the trees as you grow your business.

Gatwick Airport will soon be asking for comments on amended highway designs following feedback to their consultation last year on development plans for their northern runway.  There will also be an update on other aspects of its plans for office buildings, hotels, car parking, flood alleviation and airport layout, as well as carbon and noise. The consultation runs from 14 June until 27 July.

Support our local businesses by voting for local finalists in the Muddy Surrey Awards:

• BAR The Grape Variety, Chipstead
• BOUTIQUE STAY Langshott Manor, Horley
• CHILDREN’S BUSINESS Baby Duet, Redhill
• DESTINATION PUB The Skimmington Castle, Reigate
• FLORIST Flowers by Liz, Banstead 
• LOCAL FOOD/DRINK PRODUCER Batts Hill Distiller, Reigate
• PHOTOGRAPHER Abigail Evans Photography, Redhill
• RESTAURANT Lebnani, Reigate
• SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS New Leaf, Reigate
• THEATRE/ARTS VENUE The Courtyard Theatre, Chipstead /The Archway Theatre Company, Horley
• WOMEN'S FASHION STORE Gerrards, Reigate

Visit our Supporting Local Business web pages for the latest business updates.

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