In this issue
Local Business Heroes
Emergency response clinics
Supporting your business through Covid-19
Surrey Chambers Survey
Could you help?
Backing business grant
Further information and support
What's on
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Monday 6 April: Enterprise Nation Making sales during the COVID-19 crisis
Sales expert, Paul Durrant, joins Emma to help you understand what businesses should be doing during these times of uncertainty to ensure they can continue to make sales. Sign up here.

 

Tuesday 7 April: Enterprise Nation How to do PR in times of uncertainty 
On Tuesday's 'lunch and learn' Emma is joined by PR expert, Amanda Fitzgerald. Get your questions answered on how to shape your PR strategy in these times of uncertainty, and how to get media attention in the current climate. Sign up here.

 

Wednesday 8 April: Enterprise Nation Cause marketing - how your small business can make a big difference 
Danny Witter, co-founder of Work for Good, will explain how a little charity can be very good for your business as well as for the good causes you support, both in this moment of turmoil and as an ongoing part of your strategy. Sign up here.

 

Thursday 9 April: Remote learning technology tips with Microsoft
Microsoft has created resources, training materials and 'how to' guides to help us all make this transition to remote learning with our children. Nicola will be on hand to answer any of your education questions during this session, including tips on establishing enjoyable remote learning, what resources are available from Microsoft and where to find them or even how to help your school set up a virtual classroom easily. Sign up 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.
Could you help?

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council PPE

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council are struggling to maintain a good steady supply of PPE for key workers.  From collecting refuse to supporting vulnerable residents, our staff and residents safety is our primary concern.  We are looking for:

 

• Hand sanitiser gel (greater than 60% alcohol)

• Disposable gloves (single use) EN:374/5 (Viral protection)/nitrile purple/ nitrile blue

• Hand soap

• Surface Cleanser Spray

• Universal Cleaner

• Cleaning cloths

• Disinfectant

• Blue Wiper Roll

• Industrial Cleaning Wipes (excess of 60% alcohol or a disinfectant)

• Jumbo Toilet Roll

•Paper Hand Towel

 

If you or any of your suppliers are able to help with any of the equipment above we would love to hear from you please e-mail us.

 

Citizens Advice

The Citizens Advice service is busier than ever, they have had to leave their office and set up from home, something they are not set up to do.  They are trying to source 10-15 smart phones that could be used by advisors (ideally with a cheap data package and unlimited calls).  Is this something companies would be able to support?  Either by funding their purchase or buying them more cheaply through your procurement or recycling any old phones that you have?  Please e-mail Nina if you can help.

 

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