In this issue
Reigate & Banstead Business Champions
The Skills Toolkit
Keeping your premises safe during lock down
Supporting your business through Covid-19
Thank you
Don't miss out on 1:1 SME Emergency response clinics
Further information and support
Coronavirus business survey - the second instalment
What's on
Don't miss out on these great online networking events
Book your space now #togetherapart

Friday 1 May 12.00 - 12.30 Enterprise Nation Lunch & Learn Understanding data to shape your marketing strategy. Book now 

 

Monday 4 May 12.00 - 12.30 Enterprise Nation Lunch & Learn Diversifying your business to come back stronger Book now

 

Tuesday 5 May Online small business meet-up Crawley, Redhill, Reigate & Gatwick Enterprise Nation have created the Heads Up campaign to build communities of small business owners throughout the UK who can support one another.  Sign up here

 

Tuesday 5 May 12.00 - 12.30 Enterprise Nation Lunch & Learn Using PPC and paid social media to grow  Book now 

 

Wednesday 6 May 12.00 - 12.30 Enterprise Nation Lunch & Learn How to use e-mail marketing for your business  Book now

 

Thursday 7 May 12.00-12.30 Enterprise Nation Lunch & Learn Using TikTok for your business Book now

 

21 May 10am-12pm Getting enquiries from LinkedIn - online workshop,with Nicola Macdonald, Attractive Marketing Book now

 

Various dates Learning Online Website & Digital Marketing Insight Clinics, with Web Motivation Book here 

 

Join your local Business Guild

 

Business Guilds are a great way to be part of your local business community. 

 

Banstead - fully committed to helping Banstead become the most vibrant village in Surrey in which to live and work. They are a group of local businesses that recognise our responsibility to the greater community.


Redhill -
enhancing Redhill as a place to live, work and do business.


Reigate -
a local united voluntary voice from the business community, promoting commerce, events, activities and opportunities for the benefit of Reigate.

 

Horley Association of Traders - HATs is an open group that all traders and members of the public can join.  They continue to drive awareness of Horley as a town and to promote local business growth.

Funding/Consultations
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? 

 

Successful business grant applicants will also receive one year's membership to Enterprise Nation. 

 

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.

Tools
It's quicker to report things, make payments and apply for services online.
Supporting your business through Covid-19

Supporting our business community has never been more important.  The Government has set out a package of measures Coronavirus business support website.

 

Coronavirus (COVID-19) support is available to employers and the self-employed. You may be eligible for loans, tax relief and cash grants. Use this business support finder to see what support is available for you and your business.

 

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has paid £19,180,000 to 1,446 eligible businesses within the borough as at 30 April.

 

On 27 April, the Chancellor announced a new loan scheme - the Coronavirus Bounce Back Loan - to help small and medium-sized businesses affected by coronavirus.

  • The scheme will go live from Monday 4 May 2020 and cash will be released within days for eligible businesses. 
  • Businesses can borrow between £2,000 and £50,000.
  • The government will guarantee 100% of the loan and there won’t be any fees or interest to pay for the first 12 months.
  • Loan terms will be up to 6 years
  • The government will work with lenders to agree a low rate of interest for the remaining period of the loan.
  • The scheme will be delivered through a network of accredited lenders.

Find further guidance and application details on the Coronavirus Bounce Back Loan website

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