Business Newsletter - Reigate & Banstead March 2026 Business e-Bulletin

Business Newsletter - Reigate & Banstead March 2026 Business e-Bulletin https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ en-us 02 Mar 2026 07:46:03 GMT 02 Mar 2026 07:46:03 GMT https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rss.xml Newsweaver economicprosperity@reigate-banstead.gov.uk (Reigate & Banstead Borough Council) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true The Price is Right! https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/jvyy9s0pxds?lang=en?rss=true How do you identify what your customers truly value about your product or service? And how can you communicate that value more effectively? Join us for the next in the FSB/Reigate & Banstead Business Breakfast series when Neal Brooker from Advancing Growth will be sharing his insights on pricing your products and services. Book your place today [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1hpfha5zprp/external ] 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 7364caf3ab1df2ba06c344c076ab164b ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 Free Business Breakfast - Reigate Town Hall - 26 March How do you identify what your customers truly value about your product or service? And how can you communicate that value more effectively? Join us for the next in the FSB/Reigate & Banstead Business Breakfast series when Neal Brooker from Advancing Growth will be sharing his insights on pricing your products and services.   <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1hpfha5zprp/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Book your place today</a>   Neal will be exploring the price vs perceived value question. Many business owners set prices based on instinct, competitors, or fear of losing work, rather than a clear understanding of how customers perceive value. In this session, Neal challenges common assumptions about pricing and explores why value is contextual, emotional, and often invisible unless it is deliberately articulated. Through practical examples and real-world stories, attendees will learn how to recognise where price-led conversations are undermining confidence, how to identify what their best customers truly value, and how to communicate that value more clearly in everyday sales conversations. Promotional poster for a Business Breakfast event. The background shows the exterior of Reigate & Banstead Town Hall. The poster text reads: ‘Business Breakfast – Do Your Customers Know Your Value? How to better communicate the value you can offer to your customers.’ Event details: 26 March, 08:00–10:00, at Reigate & Banstead Town Hall, Castlefield Road, Reigate RH2 0SH https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/5d/135179b93c0a55c426c6d6.jpg Save money, build resilience https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/78szdygvr9r?lang=en?rss=true Learn how to cut your energy bills and build climate resilience for your business. By attending, you will also get a 1-year free licence to Climate Essentials, a monitoring and reporting tool which can help your business win tenders with large organisations. Join this FREE workshop at Reigate Town Hall on 18 March. For more information and to book [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/5zx0as5zkho/external ] 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT 0f18c7aee6af7aa17cbf18846be683fc ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 Free Workshop - Reigate Town Hall - 18 March Learn how to cut your energy bills and build climate resilience for your business.  By attending, you will also get a 1-year free licence to Climate Essentials, a monitoring and reporting tool which can help your business win tenders with large organisations.   Join this FREE workshop at Reigate Town Hall on 18 March. <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/5zx0as5zkho/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">For more information and to book</a> Run by the Surrey Sustainable Business Network, this FREE business resilience workshop will help you to create a plan to cut long-term costs, including energy bills.   Some of the benefits of attending the course include: 🌱 Learn how to create a plan to cut long-term costs, including energy bills 🌱 Map and plan for future weather and climate risks 🌱 Be prepared for future legislation that may impact your business 🌱 Be well-positioned for tenders with large businesses who report on supply chain emissions 🌱 Get 1 year free licence to Climate Essentials “Promotional poster for the Sustainable Business Network advertising a free Business Resilience Workshop with Bex Bolland. The poster includes circular photos of a group workshop and a person in front of a brick wall. Text highlights the event date, Wednesday 18 March 2026, from 10:00 to 16:00 at Reigate Town Hall, Front Committee Room. Key benefits listed are cutting energy bills, building climate resilience, and understanding climate risks. The design uses green, yellow and orange branding ele https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/34/3d778289618da0a7b9d426.png Source in Surrey Roadshow https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/3ocgydyw5tu?lang=en?rss=true Join the Source in Surrey Roadshow at Reigate Manor for an inspiring session aimed at helping you access more contract opportunities. Morgan Arnell from Crumbs Brewing will be sharing his insights and advice on how he has gone about building strong local business foundations. Gain practical procurement insights, and build valuable relationships with other Surrey-based professionals. 03 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 315a98fc5f757c2f7ca14c6882e4760d ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 Free workshop - Reigate Manor - 24 March Join the Source in Surrey Roadshow at Reigate Manor for an inspiring session aimed at helping you access more contract opportunities. Morgan Arnell from Crumbs Brewing will be sharing his insights and advice on how he has gone about building strong local business foundations. Gain practical procurement insights, and build valuable relationships with other Surrey-based professionals. Promotional poster for the ‘Source in Surrey Roadshow’ event. The background shows the exterior of Reigate Manor. Text explains that attendees can hear from local industry experts, gain procurement insights, expand their network, and trial an AI‑powered business matchmaking tool. The event takes place on 24 March from 8:30–10am at Reigate Manor, Reigate Hill, RH2 9PF. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/b4/b54b56c944e7ee7f0e32eb.jpg Register for free https://www.surrey-chambers.co.uk/event-listing/event-detail/?eidQS=0586989A-A743-4ACD-8B2B-A127068593B1 Events round up https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1108s632hd0?lang=en?rss=true MARCH 5th - The Marketing Lab: [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/3pwp5g8fqnd/external ] Build, automate & accelerate [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/10cbm1inmhw/external ] (Online) Free workshop 10th - Redhill Micropreneurs [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/7r2fhhvycuh/external ] (Bel4, Redhill, 09:00-17:00) Free Co-Working Day 18th - Save Money, Build Business Resilience [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1d1t0ddw7xr/external ] (Reigate Town Hall, 10:00-16:00) Free workshop 19th - RH Networking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/b4px4k9prw2/external ] (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 24th - Source in Surrey Roadshow [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/omvuo2nlwhf/external ] (Reigate Manor, 08:30-10:00) Free event 26th - Do Your Customers Know Your Value [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ihjx3ph4o0x/external ] (Reigate Town Hall, 08:00-10:00) Free business breakfast APRIL 15th - RH Networking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/v4j4c6rz9c3/external ] (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 9e79dbdce536846c6d2742221394c7be ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 MARCH 5th - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/3pwp5g8fqnd/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Marketing Lab: </a><a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/10cbm1inmhw/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Build, automate & accelerate</a> (Online) Free workshop 10th - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/7r2fhhvycuh/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Redhill Micropreneurs</a> (Bel4, Redhill, 09:00-17:00) Free Co-Working Day 18th - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1d1t0ddw7xr/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Save Money, Build Business Resilience</a> (Reigate Town Hall, 10:00-16:00) Free workshop 19th - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/b4px4k9prw2/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RH Networking</a> (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 24th - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/omvuo2nlwhf/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Source in Surrey Roadshow</a> (Reigate Manor, 08:30-10:00) Free event 26th - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ihjx3ph4o0x/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Do Your Customers Know Your Value</a> (Reigate Town Hall, 08:00-10:00) Free business breakfast   APRIL 15th - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/v4j4c6rz9c3/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RH Networking</a> (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free Grants & Funded Programmes https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/eu59eel07tq?lang=en?rss=true Business funding can be a bit of a maze but Enterprise Nation has made it easier to navigate your way through by pulling together the most practical, government-backed funding routes and cash flow support for small businesses all in one place [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1x061ryoeku/external ]. The following links may also be helpful: ➡️ British Business Bank's finance finder [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/3mgopte7kld/external ] ➡️ GOV.UK [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/5lid6ggdfb0/external ] "Find a grant" service [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/nvfoxqpdanz/external ]: An online tool - search live government grants and check your eligibility. 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT c79cc52cc3d9cab3059571d3fc498a04 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 Business funding can be a bit of a maze but Enterprise Nation has made it easier to navigate your way through by pulling together the most practical, government-backed funding routes and cash flow support for small businesses <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1x061ryoeku/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">all in one place</a>.   The following links may also be helpful: ➡️ <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/3mgopte7kld/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">British Business Bank's finance finder</a> ➡️ <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/5lid6ggdfb0/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GOV.UK</a><a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/nvfoxqpdanz/external" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> "Find a grant" service</a>: An online tool - search live government grants and check your eligibility. Blue calculator placed on a bright yellow background with a yellow sticky note on top that reads ‘GRANTS’ in black letters.” https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/d1/ac94a0ad2e4095c36f8cd2.jpg Making Tax Digital - are you prepared? https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/2sfcbpfsqe6?lang=en?rss=true From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment will change how self-employed individuals manage and report their finances, so now’s the time to prepare! The change means you will have to use digital software to manage your tax affairs. It will be rolled out over three years, starting with those earning over £50k a year. From April 2027, the threshold will be lowered to £30k and £20k from April 2028. 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT c4530b135c7fbda670572f8e197f2b99 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 From April 2026, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment will change how self-employed individuals manage and report their finances, so now’s the time to prepare! The change means you will have to use digital software to manage your tax affairs. It will be rolled out over three years, starting with those earning over £50k a year. From April 2027, the threshold will be lowered to £30k and £20k from April 2028. Graphic with the HM Revenue & Customs logo and the text ‘Making Tax Digital’. A tablet is shown with colourful arrows rising from the screen, representing digital processes https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/a4/47f7fa3bcdfbf0d6178ddc.jpg Find out more https://www.enterprisenation.com/learn-something/april-tax-shake-up-making-tax-digital/?_gl=1*1vq4tlb*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTk4MDA1Njg4OC4xNzcyMjIzNTg3*_ga_BRR2530RPZ*czE3NzIyMjM1ODYkbzEkZzAkdDE3NzIyMjM1ODYkajYwJGwwJGg1Njc3Nzc0NDk The Armed Forces Covenant https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1bvxbozvbt3?lang=en?rss=true The Armed Forces Covenant is a free and voluntary pledge that businesses of any size can make to demonstrate their support for the Armed Forces community. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has achieved Silver accreditation under the scheme and the team [ martin.furminger@reigate-banstead.gov.uk ] would be happy to provide further information to guide you through the process. Find out more by clicking the link below. 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 195bc529a1a18e60f3c358893dbe07d7 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 Why your business should get involved The Armed Forces Covenant is a free and voluntary pledge that businesses of any size can make to demonstrate their support for the Armed Forces community. Reigate & Banstead Borough Council has achieved Silver accreditation under the scheme and <a href="mailto:martin.furminger@reigate-banstead.gov.uk" rel="noreferrer noopener">the team</a> would be happy to provide further information to guide you through the process. Find out more by clicking the link below. The Armed Forces Covenant is a voluntary commitment for organisations of any size. By signing the Covenant, your business publicly commits to ensuring that serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged because of their service. <h3>Why it matters for your business</h3> Supporting the Covenant isn't just good for the community - there are real business benefits too: <ul> <li>Access to a highly skilled talent pool. Service leavers and veterans bring exceptional leadership, teamwork, problem‑solving and resilience. Signing the Covenant helps your organisation stand out as a Forces‑friendly employer.</li> <li>Positive impact on staff engagement and culture. Demonstrating social responsibility boosts workplace pride and helps build an inclusive, supportive culture.</li> <li>Enhanced reputation and community standing. Covenant signatories are recognised nationally for their commitment, with opportunities to gain Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) awards at Bronze, Silver, or Gold level.</li> <li>Support for reservists and military families. Many businesses already employ reservists or people from service families and the Covenant provides a framework to support them in simple, practical ways.</li> </ul> <h3>What Signing Involves</h3> Signing the Covenant is straightforward and flexible. Your organisation chooses commitments that fit your capacity and goals. These might include: <ul type="disc"> <li>Offering supportive HR policies for reservists and veterans</li> <li>Promoting your organisation as Armed Forces‑friendly</li> <li>Supporting Armed Forces Day, Reserves Day, or community events</li> <li>Offering discounts or services to Armed Forces members</li> <li>Building links with local bases, cadet units, or military charities</li> </ul> Signing is free, simple and fully supported. <h3>How can we help?</h3> The team at Reigate & Banstead Borough Council can: <ul> <li>Explain the sign‑up process</li> <li>Help you to tailor commitments to your business</li> <li>Connect you with local Armed Forces networks</li> <li>Support you on your journey towards the Employer Recognition Scheme awards</li> </ul> Signing the Covenant is a small step with a lasting impact!   To find out more, email <a href="mailto:martin.furminger@reigate-banstead.gov.uk" rel="noreferrer noopener">Martin Furminger</a> Black‑and‑white Armed Forces Covenant logo featuring a lion holding a Union Flag on a pole, with a crown above and the words ‘Armed Forces Covenant’ beneath https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/ec/7bbfb92b80d10d04f90c54.jpg Introducing Bel4 https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/lirj34okia8?lang=en?rss=true Located next to the Belfry Centre, Bel4 is Redhill's newest business and community-focused workspace. The space is more than just office space. It has been designed as a vibrant, modern, and welcoming professional business community hub with hot desks, offices, meeting rooms, and a seminar room. Bel4 also hosts a number of regular networking events including RH Networking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1kj4tx2kwjx/external ] and Redhill Micropreneurs [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/lwyvn4mcqr5/external ]. 27 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT 7827dacff3c81da0186705c6b42ec310 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 New co-working space Located next to the Belfry Centre, Bel4 is Redhill's newest business and community-focused workspace. The space is more than just office space. It has been designed as a vibrant, modern, and welcoming professional business community hub with hot desks, offices, meeting rooms, and a seminar room.   Bel4 also hosts a number of regular networking events including <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1kj4tx2kwjx/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH Networking</a> and <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/lwyvn4mcqr5/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Redhill Micropreneurs</a>. Entrance to a coworking hub named Bel4, located in a stone-fronted building with a metal canopy structure above the doorway. A glass door leads into the interior, and signage beside and in front of the entrance displays the Bel4 branding and information. Reflections of nearby buildings and shopfronts are visible in the window to the right. At the bottom-right corner of the image is the Bel4 Office Complex logo.” https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/67/372869c088e69d1635efca.jpg Find out more https://www.bel4.work/ Made Smarter https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1gwozvi77ba?lang=en?rss=true If you're an SME manufacturer or maker based in Surrey, check out Made Smarter South East [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1bytprwelr3/external ], a government-funded programme providing advice and support to manufacturers and makers to: ➡️Help you switch to advanced & automated technologies ➡️Identify the right technologies & tools ➡️Use these technologies to make everyday improvements 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 BST 7847604a96c1a1c732e1e831666c7004 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 If you're an SME manufacturer or maker based in Surrey, check out <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1bytprwelr3/external" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Made Smarter South East</a>, a government-funded programme providing advice and support to manufacturers and makers to: ➡️Help you switch to advanced & automated technologies ➡️Identify the right technologies & tools ➡️Use these technologies to make everyday improvements Support elements include: <ul> <li>Match-funding of up to £20,000 (50% match)</li> <li>Expert advice, guidance and support</li> <li>Bespoke digital roadmap for your business</li> <li>Leadership training</li> <li>Workforce training</li> <li>Fully-funded student internship (up to 300 hours).</li> </ul> The programme is open to SME manufacturers and makers based in the South East. In order to be eligible, businesses must have fewer than 250 employees and must not be part of a wider group, or funded by Private Equity. They must have a turnover below £44 million, and not have received state aid of more than £315,000 over the last three years.   Closing date: 31 March 2027 Graphic with the words ‘Made Smarter’ in black text on a yellow background‑focus lights https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/51/f395e92d35a0de8226f9eb.jpg