In this issue
Europe - good for business? A debate
Government funded business support
Entrepreneur Academy class of 2015
Small Business Saturday
Applications for Entrepreneurial Spark are now open
Thameslink
FSB Surrey Business Awards
And finally... Holy Cow
What's on
Forthcoming Networking Events

9 December 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate - Kevin Horlock, performance coach - Growing your business, customer service, getting it right first time Book your space.

16 December 9-10am Redhill Micropreneurs Co-working Day, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Industrial Estate.  Find out more

13-15 January 9.30-4pm Croydon Business Venture 3 day new business seminar, Weatherill House, 23 Whitestone Way, Croydon, CR0 4WF. Find out more

20 January  9-10am Redhill Micropreneurs Co-working Day, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Industrial Estate.  Find out more

27 January 5.30-7.00pm Redhill & Reigate Business Forum, Town Hall, Reigate A unique experience to hear high profile speakers on both sides of the argument give their opinions on the pros and cons related to opting ‘in’ or ‘out’ of the European Union. Book your space

27 January 8-10.30am Business Navigator - Signposting Business Clinic, Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate. To book your space or find out more, please e mail Claire

28 January 5.30-7.30pm Redhill & Reigate Connects, find out more and book your space


Grants/Awards
Grants and Awards
Round 5 of Smart 2015/16 Funding for SME's to engage in R&D projects in either science, engineering or technology. Deadline 21 January 2016  Find out more.

Knowledge transfer partnership a scheme to help business innovate and grow, by linking them to a university or graduate to work on a specific project.  Deadline 24 November 2020. Find out more

Rising Stars - Young Business Women in Surrey 2016 - nominations now open .  The awards seek to recognise the impressive talent in young (under 30) business women across the County.  Nominations encouraged from all walks of life from entrepreneurs to graduates and young achievers.  Find out more

HSBC launches £150,000 Elevator Pitch Business Contest for SME's. Find out more


Do it online
It's quicker to report things, make payments and apply for services online.
Applications for Entrepreneurial Spark are now open
Brighton

The worlds largest free  business accelerator for early stage or growing businesses is recruiting for its latest intake in Brighton. Their aim is to develop entrepreneurs who have a #GoDo attitude with a solid grasp of how to create value, which makes them investable. With mentors, ambassadors and supporters, workshops, pitch practice and a full time ‘entrepreneurial enabler’ the focus is on the individual.

Applications are still open but the oversubscribed accelerator always fills up fast don't miss out. Find out more

Next intake
Applications for our February 2016 intake are now open!

Key dates
Bootcamp – Monday 1 and Tuesday 2 February 2016 (9-5pm)
Hatchery start date – Wednesday 10 February 2016
Fortnightly Wednesday events – starting on the 17 February 2016 (5-7pm)
Acceler-8® – Wednesday 13 April 2016 (Full day event)

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