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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.
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What's on
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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.
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Local Business news
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Get Nourished, owned by Horley resident David Towse, produces high protein lactose- and gluten free food and drink which he refers to simply as ‘High Protein Deliciousness'. As a result of the Business Support Grant provided by Reigate and Banstead Council, Get Nourished were able to land a nationwide distribution deal for his iced coffees with Holland & Barrett, which will see the product on shelves in February 2018. David has been developing the product for the last 18 months and is looking forward to the product selling well in H&B, and landing additional retailers in the near future. Find out more
The final two floors of Prospero House in Redhill are under offer. Just two months ago the high spec four-floor office block gained a new tenant, Plan Group, in addition to Morrisons Solicitors a few months prior. The final floors are now under offer with The Shawbrook Bank. Relocating from Dorking, the bank and financial services provider would occupy circa 26,000 sq ft.
Regus, who occupy and manage three floors of the flagship Kingsgate office in Redhill, have recently remodelled the upper floors to accommodate more businesses in their premium office space and offer co-working and meeting rooms.
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Making your Marque
Come along and hear from a luxury brand
There are only a few spaces left at Redhill & Reigate Business Forum's 'Making your Marque' event. Hear from the UK Director of Taittinger Champagne, who will uncover a few of the secrets behind luxury brands, and the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, who will provide insight into the Queen’s Award for Industry.
At Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, Town Hall, Reigate on Wed 7 Feb 4.30pm. Book your space now
East Surrey College and the University for the Creative Arts - creative business partnership
The close working relationship between these well-established and recognised organisations will support the development of students into creative careers, allowing them to show both their creativity and innovation.
This is the first Partnership Agreement of its kind that the University for the Creative Arts has established with a Further Education College.
It symbolises a wonderful opportunity for local students to benefit from early access to the progression opportunities at the University for the Creative Arts, and for eligible East Surrey College students to have a guaranteed conditional offer of a place without interview on the recommendation of the College.
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East Surrey College (ESC) has announced a new Creative Business Partnership Agreement with the University for the Creative Arts (UCA).
The close working relationship between the well-established and recognised organisations will support the development of students in to creative careers, allowing them to show both their creativity and innovation.
This is the first Partnership Agreement of its kind that the UCA has established with a Further Education College.
It symbolises a wonderful opportunity for local students to benefit from early access to the progression opportunities at the UCA, and for eligible ESC students to have a guaranteed conditional offer of a place without interview on the recommendation of the College.
Students will be able to progress on to study Art & Design, Creative Computing and Games Design courses, as well as study within UCA’s Business School for the Creative Industries exploring Journalism, TV or Music Production.
The University’s Outreach Team will be visiting the College to work with the College teams, delivering exciting events focused on career opportunities, specialist lectures and Higher Education study.
Jayne Dickinson, Principal and Chief Executive at East Surrey College commented:
“We are delighted to be working more closely with the University for the Creative Arts, and the opportunities that it affords our students.
It is pleasing to receive the recognition of such a prestigious University focusing on the creative industries, as we are both well-known for the delivery of high quality teaching and learning.
Our students have a unique opportunity of continuing their studies at such an important creative University”
Professor Bashir Makhoul, Vice-Chancellor of UCA, said:
“This new and exciting agreement emphasises our commitment to increasing opportunities and equipping students with the skills needed to thrive in the creative sector.
Skills that can be developed and honed through a creative education, such as problem solving, innovation and creativity, are in increasing demand in the modern workplace. Our Partnership with East Surrey College will enable more students to benefit from a creative education, and to learn to apply their creative skillset to a range of disciplines, industries and businesses.”
A wide range of Higher Education courses are available both at East Surrey College and at the University for the Creative Arts. Full details of the offer are available on the relevant organisation’s website.
Working in partnership, the two organisations are also delighted to be able to offer a Summer School opportunity for GCSE leavers and pre-Foundation Art students within the local community. Further details will be announced shortly, and will appear on the East Surrey College website www.esc.ac.uk.
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Is your company ready for GDPR?
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Come along to our Learning Lunch on Wed 14 February at the Town Hall, Reigate 12-2pm to hear from Eddie Finch, Director from Chapter Three Consultancy. He'll be talking about all things GDPR and providing tips to make sure your company adheres to the new guidelines.
Eddie is a former police officer, and served in London’s West End before working with the Home Office, advising on critical police IT and communications. After obtaining an MBA in Technology Management, Eddie worked in senior roles with a number of global technology companies before moving into consultancy. Eddie is an experienced consultant and now works with companies of all sizes, assisting them in compliance, efficiency, growth and profitability planning.
Learning lunches not only provide you with the opportunity to hear an informative speaker, but also to network with other local businesses. Book your free space now
Come along to our Learning Lunch on Wed 14 February at the Town Hall, Reigate 12-2pm to hear Eddie Finch, Director from Chapter Three Consultancy. He'll be talking about all things GDPR and provide tips to make sure your company adheres to the new guidelines.
Eddie is a former police officer, and served in London’s West End before working with the Home Office, advising on critical police IT and communications. After obtaining an MBA in Technology Management, Eddie worked in senior roles with a number of global technology companies before moving into consultancy. Eddie is an experienced consultant and now works with companies of all sizes, assisting them in compliance, efficiency, growth and profitability planning.
Learning lunches not only provide you with the opportunity to hear an informative speaker, but also to network with other local businesses. Book your free space now
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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.
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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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Environment in Business News
All companies should be embedding care for the environment into their business to get the commercial benefits. Eshcon identify improvements, calculate carbon emissions and put in Environmental Management Systems (EMS), so that you become more efficient, reduce risk and win new business.
This year, you will need to be aware of deadlines and legislation requirements that may affect your business.
If you have an ISO 14001 certified EMS, you need to upgrade to the new standard by the deadline of September 2018. There are some significant changes required, which need to be done as soon as possible.
Companies coming under the ESOS energy regulations should be gathering data now – you’ll need to show energy consumption for a 12 month period until 31st December 2018. Energy audits can be done now too, so you benefit from the energy savings sooner.
For advice, contact Anya Ledwith on info@eshcon.co.uk or see the website for more info www.eshcon.co.uk/news-for-2018
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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.
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