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17 February 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate, Business Resilience (IT) with Simon Maddox from Maddox Technical Solutions
18 February 5.30-7.30pm Redhill: Reigate Young Professionals Group, Home Cottage Pub, Redhill RH1 4AW. A networking event for run by Morrisons Solicitors. Find out more
24 February 9-5pm Redhill Micropreneur and Freelancers Group, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Industrial Estate. Find out more
9 March 8-9.30am Chamber Connections, Reigate Heath Golf Club. A relaxed networking event hosted by Surrey Chambers of Commerce. Find out more
16 March 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Marketing Strategy/Business Award Applications with Nicola McDonald from Attractive Marketing
23 March 9-5pm Redhill Micropreneur and Freelancers Group, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Industrial Estate. Find out more
31 March 5.30-7.30pm Redhill & Reigate Connects, popular Reigate networking event run by Morrisons Solicitors, Venue TBC. For more information
18-22 April UKTI Export Week A series of events to encourage business to start or increase international business.
18 May 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Trade Marks and Patents with David Gill from WP Thompson Intellectual Property
15 June 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Provisionally Social Media with James Dempster from Cobb Digital
13 July 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Innovation in Business with John Bottomley from Int-Elect
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What's on
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17 February 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate, Business Resilience (IT) with Simon Maddox from Maddox Technical Solutions
18 February 5.30-7.30pm Redhill: Reigate Young Professionals Group, Home Cottage Pub, Redhill RH1 4AW. A networking event for run by Morrisons Solicitors. Find out more
24 February 9-5pm Redhill Micropreneur and Freelancers Group, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Industrial Estate. Find out more
9 March 8-9.30am Chamber Connections, Reigate Heath Golf Club. A relaxed networking event hosted by Surrey Chambers of Commerce. Find out more
16 March 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Marketing Strategy/Business Award Applications with Nicola McDonald from Attractive Marketing
23 March 9-5pm Redhill Micropreneur and Freelancers Group, Max's Kitchen, Holmethorpe Industrial Estate. Find out more
31 March 5.30-7.30pm Redhill & Reigate Connects, popular Reigate networking event run by Morrisons Solicitors, Venue TBC. For more information
18-22 April UKTI Export Week A series of events to encourage business to start or increase international business.
18 May 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Trade Marks and Patents with David Gill from WP Thompson Intellectual Property
15 June 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Provisionally Social Media with James Dempster from Cobb Digital
13 July 12-2pm Learning Lunch, Town Hall, Reigate Innovation in Business with John Bottomley from Int-Elect
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Business Resiliance (IT) Learning Lunch
Come along on 17 February 12-2pm
This month our guest speaker is Simon Maddox from Maddox Technical Solutions, who will be will discussing Business Resiliance (IT).
Simon trained with the BBC and went on to develop and run his own business in electronic engineering. As technology moved on, so did he. Simon went on to develop and grow an international company specialising in Business Continuity Management and Disaster Recovery, working closely and winning contracts with companies such as Boeing, Pfizer, RBS and Santander.
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This month our guest speaker is Simon Maddox from Maddox Technical Solutions, he will be will discussing Business Resiliance (IT).
Simon trained with the BBC and went on to develop and run his own business in electronic engineering. As technology moved on, so did he. Simon went on to develop and grow an international company specialising in Business Continuity Management and Disaster Recovery, working closely and winning contracts with companies such as Boeing, Pfizer, RBS and Santander.
Now working back in Reigate, he spends some of his time running a software development team who are currently working on a new business information exchange model (BCMX). The rest of his time is spent designing and building websites for SMEs and small groups, and providing IT and web service consultancy and support.
The Learning Lunch will be held at Reigate Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH between 12-2pm.
Please note parking is not available at the council offices.
Please email to book your space.
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Your Future Careers Fair
Speak to hundreds of potential employees ... at no cost
Surrey Chambers of Commerce are holding several Your Future Careers Fairs:
10 February at Farnham Heath End, Farnham
2 March at NESCOT, Epsom
17 March at HG Wells Conference and Events Centre, Woking
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council exhibitied at the Careers fair at St Bedes School in Redhill on Monday 1 of February with lots of other local employers including: Canon, Jellyfish, Cubic Transportation Systems who are looking for great local talent. It was great to talk to so many students about local opportunities available.
Find out how you can be part of them at no cost by click on heading for more ...
Surrey Chambers of Commerce are holding several Your Future Careers Fairs:
- 10 February at Farnham Heath End, Farnham
- 2 March at NESCOT, Epsom
- 17 March at HG Wells Conference and Events Centre, Woking
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council exhibitied at the Careers fair at St Bedes School in Redhill on Monday 1 of February with lots of other local employers including: Canon, Jellyfish, Cubic Transportation Systems who are looking for great local talent. It was great to talk to so many students about local opportunities available.
If your company would like to be part of on of the forthcoming Careers Fairs at no cost. Exhibitors will not only gain exposure to hundreds of local young people and a variety of schools or colleges, but you will also have the chance to network with the various other organisations attending.
To get involved please email Aisha or call 01483 735545
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Banstead Mum creates new jobs
Banstead mum Helen Opie was recently awarded a £1,000 Business Support Grant from Reigate & Banstead Borough Council to help her with the launch of her new eco-friendly domestic homecare business, Bright & Beautiful.
Bright & Beautiful will be managing a team of housekeepers to deliver ethical, professional and eco-friendly cleaning, tidying and laundry services using only non-toxic and eco-friendly cleaning products and equipment.
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Banstead mum Helen Opie was recently awarded a £1,000 Business Support Grant from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council to help her with the launch of her new eco-friendly domestic homecare business, Bright & Beautiful.
Bright & Beautiful will be managing a team of housekeepers to deliver ethical, professional and eco-friendly cleaning, tidying and laundry services using only non-toxic and eco-friendly cleaning products and equipment.
Helen is using the grant to help with her start up costs and create a number of jobs for local men and women.
Helen says: “Starting my own Bright & Beautiful business with the support of Reigate and Banstead Council has been a huge turning point in my life. Like many women, when we started a family I was still very ambitious but wanted to find a path that allowed me to enjoy my work and home life equally.
The Grant is one of a number of initiatives undertaken by the council to support local businesses and encourage a vibrant local economy.Find out more about business support grants.
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Can you help Warwick School?
Warwick School are looking for £1,000 sponsorship, to run a Year 10 enterprise competition run by SATRO at the school in June. Would your local businesses like to co fund this opportunity?
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They have run this event in the past are really keen to be able to continue offering this opportunity to students having seen what a valuable experience it was for them. What happens on the day The whole year group come together to work in teams, each encouraged by a business mentor volunteer drawn from a range of firms within our local community, in a competitive manner. Through the context of a Production Challenge the team members take on roles such as purchasers, sales, marketing, production, MD and so forth, exploring the issues that businesses face and having to react as the day progresses to "incidents" and other changes in the business environment, such as stock prices and shortages. Students simultaneously developing their own skills and exploring their abilities in terms of taking the initiative, listening to peers, taking and using advice, acting as part of a team, leadership, determination, communication time-management, encouraging others and resilience. The feedback from the local business people was so gratifying - they were impressed with how open to the experience our students were and what extraordinary progress was made throughout the day.
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Want to start up a new Social Enterprise?
Lloyds bank social entreprenuers programme
If you are interested in setting up a new social enterprise?
Lloyds bank and The Big Lottery Fund are offering a free 14 day course, £4,000 funding for each social enterprise participating and a business mentor. The course will start in October 2016 and run for twelve months in two day blocks, concluding with a graduation ceremony in October 2017. Applications for the 2016/17 programme will close at 1pm on 21st March 2016.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity!
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International Women's Day Ladies Lunch
The Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Cllr. Mrs Joan Spiers, would be delighted if you and your friends would join her for this extremely special event at: The Black Horse, 93 West Street, Reigate. RH2 9JZ on Tuesday 8 March 2016 12.15 for 1pm Click on heading to find out more ....
The Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Cllr. Mrs Joan Spiers, would be delighted if you and your friends would join her for this extremely special event at: The Black Horse, 93 West Street, Reigate. RH2 9JZ on Tuesday 8 March 2016 12.15 for 1pm Tickets are only £40 and include £10 of raffle tickets, a sparkling reception with canapés, a three course lunch with a glass of wine & coffee. All the ticket money will be divided between the Mayor’s charities The Royal British Legion, YMCA E Surrey and the East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service. If you would like to attend please e-mail Beverley Barry. Please note that tickets will not be sent out. Once we have received your booking form and payment we will e-mail confirmation of your place. Kindly Supported by: 
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HMRC Guide
Business expenses for the self employed
HM Revenue and Customs has recently released a new guide covering pre-trading expenses, ‘day to day’ revenue expenses, capital allowances and using flat rates or ‘simplified expenses’ This guide will show what to claim for items that are used both for business and privately.
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Funding for food and drink start ups
Early-stage, ambitious food and drink start-ups are being the offered the chance to win a share of £360,000 equity investment and mentoring with entries now open for The Grocery Accelerator’s new programme.
Find out more here.
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