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Learning Lunch 17 June, 12-2pm
Rukshana Horwood from Lilipad people development will be speaking at the next learning lunch at the Town Hall, Reigate RH2 0SH. Book you space on this learning lunch to hear enthusiastic Rukshana talk about Customer Service and have the opportunity to network with other local businesses over lunch.
Redhill Micropreneurs 19 May 9 - 5pm Redhill Micropreneurs are hosting their second co working day at Max's Kitchen (on Holmethorpe Estate - Redhill). The event will give you the opportunity to meet other micropreneurs. Grab your laptop, pop in for coffee or stay all day.
Gatwick Diamond - Meet the buyer 20 May 9.30-12.30pm The Capital Theatre, Horsham, RH12 1RG. The second free workshop on pitching, presenting and closing the sale. Find out more about the workshops and book a space at the event.
Merstham Job Fair 22 May 10-2pm Canada Hall Merstham RH1 3LH, meet local employers for entry level opportunities.
R&R Connect 28 May from 5.30pm at Jolly Farmers, Betchworth, RH3 7BG a great opportunity to network with other local business for more information and to book your space email Morrisons.
ExportSurrey ‘UAE – Expanding your business internationally’ 17 June 5 -8pm at the Country Club in Guildford GU1 3HJ. Find out more from the Surrey Chamber of Commerce webiste.
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Neighbourhood plan for Tadworth
The Council is inviting views from people living and working in Tadworth about an application from the Tadworth Forum to be granted powers to prepare a Neighbourhood Plan for Tadworth. See www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/TadworthNP for more information.
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Creating a thriving commercial environment
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| Russell Square in Horley has 90 shared ownership flats & 4 commercial units. The commercial units are all under offer. |
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As a council, our emphasis is on creating a commercial environment in which businesses can thrive.
Find out how we are investing in communities & supporting business...
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There are a number of new grants and awards this month including:
Innovation vouchers, with up to £5,000 funding for for start-up, micro, small and medium-sized enterprises.
Coast to Capital Wood Processing grant programme, with £800,000 to award over the next two years to enterprising timber businesses.
There are also a number of awards and competitions to help your business shine.
Find out more ....
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Working in partnership with Branduin Business Support, Surrey Chambers of Commerce offers business advice and support which has been quality assured. These experienced business advisors and specialists simply set out to find out what you, or your company’s board, want to do with your business and then help you to do it. There is no ‘off-the-shelf’ solution from the team – it is always made-to-measure and based on an extensive analysis of the needs of your company. Services: - Business Clinics – Designed for businesses with a turnover of less than £250,000
Pre-book your 1 hour slot for advice on developing your business.
Cost: Members £25.00 Non Members £75.00Clinics are currently available in the Woking, Reigate & Banstead and Surrey Heath – Camberley areas. To book your slot please contact Richard Guillaume.
- Initial Needs Analysis for Your Business – Designed for businesses with a turnover of more than £250,000
Identifying your goals and business requirements using an in-depth diagnostic tool with a consultant on a 1-2-1 basis. You will receive a report to help further your businesses development.
- Quality Assured Specialists
Whatever your business needs, we can introduce you to a quality-assured provider of an service you require.
For more information about the available dates please contact Richard Guillaume on:
T: 01483 735540
E: richard.guillaume@surrey-chambers.co.uk - See more at: http://www.surrey-chambers.co.uk/business-advice/surrey-chambers-business-adv We are delighted to host monthly business advice clinics at the Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH.
Working in partnership with Branduin Business Support, Surrey Chambers of Commerce offers business advice and support which has been quality assured. These experienced business advisors and specialists simply set out to find out what you, or your company’s board, want to do with your business and then help you to do it. There is no ‘off-the-shelf’ solution from the team – it is always made-to-measure and based on an extensive analysis of the needs of your company.
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FSB Surrey Hills Business Expo
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| Cllr Humphreys, David Gold, Simon Bland & Cath McDermott at the FSB Expo. |
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We were delighted to attend the Federation of Small Business (FSB), Surrey Hills Business Expo at St Josephs PNL Centre in Redhill on 24 April.
It was great to meet local businesses. David Gold, joint chairman of West Ham also came to show his support, he shared some of his business insights and spent a long time going round the exhibition and speaking to all the exhibitors.
It is Export week 18-22 May. UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) is a free service to help UK companies grow via international trade.
You can find out more about forthcoming events. For more information about funding and support available from UKTI ,please see www.gov.uk/ukti or contact your local Trade Adviser. Michael.Axelrod@uktisoutheast.com
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Calling all business mentors
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Do you think you could spent a few hours supporting a start up business? In April we started our Entrepreneur Academy. 15 local people will develop and refine their business ideas and bring them to fruition. When the course finishes we would like to support the entrepreneurs with a business mentor.
The commitment would be 5-10 hours over three months from late November 2015. After an initial meeting the mentoring could take place over the phone, by skype or face to face.
If you feel you could be a mentor, please contact Simon Bland 01737 276303
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council have been successful in working in partnership with Central Sussex College to deliver some European Social Funding (ESF) funded training to 92 of our staff. This free training is available for all medium and large businesses.
Find out how your staff could benefit ...
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If you have a question or would like some help please feel free to contact us:
Simon Bland - Economic Prosperity Programme Manager 01737 276303 @SeblandSimon
Cath McDermott - Economic Prosperity Programme Officer 01737 276008 @Cath_McDermott
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