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5 April 19.30 Micropreneur social event Great for freelancers - Prince of Wales pub Reigate, no need to book, just turn up from 19.30. Find out more
18 April 09.30-12.30 Pro Actions - Growing your business through fantastic leadership and management Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. Book your space now.
Starting 19 April 2018 Entrepreneur Academy - once a month at East Surrey College 15.00 - 17.00. Providing skills to develop your business and pitch 'Dragons dDn' style for £5k business funding. Find out more and secure your space now.
18 Apr 12.00-14.00 *EVENT FULL* Learning Lunch - Social Media for small business, finding content – Emma Turner, My Social Secretary,Town Hall, Reigate.
Free Business Advice Workshops 23-26 April East Surrey College, Redhill To support local businesses looking to gain practical advice on key business topics. See the schedule and book your space now.
2 May 16.00-18.30 Morrisons Solicitors Corporate Insights, A business sale case study, Prospero House, Redhill. Find out more and book your space
16 May 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Increase the profit in your business without increasing your sales – Karen Espley, The Chameleon Guide, Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space.
24 May 17.30-19.30 Morrisons Solicitors R&R Connects - Old Reigations RFC. Book your space
13 June 09.30-12.30 Pro Actions - Controlling your cash and increasing profitability Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. Book your space now
13 June 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Customer Service – Caroline Cooper, Naturally Loyal Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now.
18 July 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Change Management – Joe Cheal, Imaginarium Learning & Development Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now.
12 Sept 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Visual Digital Marketing, Instagram – Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now.
17 Oct 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Fitness – Frank Sinclair, Fit with Frank Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now.
14 Nov 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Managing challenging employment relationships and undertaking difficult conversations - Martin Buckland, HR at work. Book your space now.
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What's on
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5 April 19.30 Micropreneur social event Great for freelancers - Prince of Wales pub Reigate, no need to book, just turn up from 19.30. Find out more
18 April 09.30-12.30 Pro Actions - Growing your business through fantastic leadership and management Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. Book your space now.
Starting 19 April 2018 Entrepreneur Academy - once a month at East Surrey College 15.00 - 17.00. Providing skills to develop your business and pitch 'Dragons dDn' style for £5k business funding. Find out more and secure your space now.
18 Apr 12.00-14.00 *EVENT FULL* Learning Lunch - Social Media for small business, finding content – Emma Turner, My Social Secretary,Town Hall, Reigate.
Free Business Advice Workshops 23-26 April East Surrey College, Redhill To support local businesses looking to gain practical advice on key business topics. See the schedule and book your space now.
2 May 16.00-18.30 Morrisons Solicitors Corporate Insights, A business sale case study, Prospero House, Redhill. Find out more and book your space
16 May 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Increase the profit in your business without increasing your sales – Karen Espley, The Chameleon Guide, Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space.
24 May 17.30-19.30 Morrisons Solicitors R&R Connects - Old Reigations RFC. Book your space
13 June 09.30-12.30 Pro Actions - Controlling your cash and increasing profitability Harlequin Theatre, Redhill. Book your space now
13 June 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Customer Service – Caroline Cooper, Naturally Loyal Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now.
18 July 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Change Management – Joe Cheal, Imaginarium Learning & Development Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now.
12 Sept 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Visual Digital Marketing, Instagram – Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now.
17 Oct 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Fitness – Frank Sinclair, Fit with Frank Town Hall, Reigate. Book your space now.
14 Nov 12.00-14.00 Learning Lunch - Managing challenging employment relationships and undertaking difficult conversations - Martin Buckland, HR at work. Book your space now.
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Entrepreneurs Academy 2018
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Gain the essential skills you need to set up your business. You also get the opportunity to pitch your businesses idea to business leaders in a 'Dragons' Den' style competition for the chance to win £5,000 to help you get your business up and running.
The Entrepreneurs Academy runs once a month for 6 months at East Surrey College, Redhill and starts on Thursday 19 April.
Apply now
Do you have a great new business idea that you want to get off the ground but need a helping hand to get started? Our Entrepreneur Academy may be just what you need.
Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are running our 5th Entrepreneur Academy with East Surrey College. Gain the essential skills you need to set up your business, with topics including business planning, finance, marketing, legal aspects and online business promotion. You also get the opportunity to pitch your businesses idea to business leaders in a 'Dragons' Den' style competition for the chance to win £5,000 to help you get your business up and running.
The Entrepreneurs Academy runs once a month for 6 months at East Surrey College, Redhill and starts on Thursday 19 April.
Apply now
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Enterprise Nation partnership rewards for business
Lower Kingswood photographer Rachel Thornhill enjoys benefits of partnership
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Borough businesses are already benefiting from the Council’s new partnership with national small business support group Enterprise Nation.
Lower Kingswood photographer Rachel Thornhill, who runs Rachel Thornhill Photography, praised the Council’s ‘pro-active’ attitude with small local firms looking to get to the next level – and is delighted with her membership.
Rachel said: “When Enterprise Nation partnered with the Council, I realised how many resources and tools there are out there that can support me as a business - they can help me network, grow, train. I thought ‘oh my goodness’, this is exactly what I want to get involved with.
“This partnership has made me feel that I’m not on my own and it’s delivered with such passion and enthusiasm, it’s infectious!”
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Borough businesses are already benefiting from the Council’s new partnership with national small business support group Enterprise Nation.
Lower Kingswood photographer Rachel Thornhill, who runs Rachel Thornhill Photography, praised the Council's ‘pro-active’ attitude with small local firms looking to get to the next level – and is delighted with her membership.
Rachel said: “When Enterprise Nation partnered with the Cuncil, I realised how many resources and tools there are out there that can support me as a business, they can help me network, grow, train. I thought ‘oh my goodness’, this is exactly what I want to get involved with.
“This partnership has made me feel that I’m not on my own and it’s delivered with such passion and enthusiasm, it’s infectious!”
Rachel has made use of the other support the Council provides too. She added: “When I started my business, I really felt on my own. I’m a busy mum of two and juggling a new enterprise whilst running around after my little boys was a challenge.
“Then I found out about the grant at the council, and what else they offer to support local businesses. I applied for the grant to go towards the purchase of a MacBook Pro, which was really useful for my photography business and allowed me more flexibility with the corporate sessions I offer as well.
“When I put together my business plan for the Council, it made me ask myself a lot of questions, number crunching was pretty intimidating before then, but it was eye opening and I realised that planning for the future was actually pretty exciting.”
Rachel’s stunning photography sessions cover everything from family lifestyle sessions to corporate photography. She works with her clients to make sure the sessions result in a lasting set of beautiful photographs that will stand the test of time.
Businesses who receive a business support grant or have been to the Entrepreneurs Academy will receive a year's free membership to Enterprise Nation. If you would like to sign up as a small business, for £10.00 a month you can connect with advisers and other members. If you need help with a particular project, accountancy, SEO or digital marketing – access the community of 70,000. Attend local events, host events, upload content, access content and much more.
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How local companies can support the Big Bang Fair South East
The Big Bang Fair South East, on 27 and 28 June 2018, is all about inspiring the next generation of young people to find out more about STEM subjects and future career paths. The event aims to raise awareness, improve perception and motivate young people to consider careers in STEM disciplines by providing two fun-filled days of around 250 interactive STEM related shows, workshops, demonstrations and activities.
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The Big Bang Fair South East, on 27 and 28 June 2018, is all about inspiring the next generation of young people to find out more about STEM subjects and future career paths. The event aims to raise awareness, improve perception and motivate young people to consider careers in STEM disciplines by providing two fun-filled days of around 250 interactive STEM related shows, workshops, demonstrations and activities.
This annual event, organised by STEM Sussex, requires the continued support from South East-based employers, scientific and professional associations, and education and outreach organisations. In order to reflect the variety of STEM based career paths and continue running this unique event, STEM Sussex is keen to engage with new supporters and funders. In return, companies and organisations are guaranteed to engage with many teachers and students and consequently have the opportunity to inspire and motivate the future workforce and help to reduce the local STEM skills gap. In addition, businesses are able to further build their reputation in the region and network and engage with other like-minded organisations.
Companies or organisations interested in exhibiting or funding the event can email or phone Estelle Whewell at STEM Sussex on 01273 644178.
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FREE business skills workshops
We are delighted to be offering a series of FREE business skills workshops in partnership with East Surrey College. The workshops are designed to support local business professionals looking to gain practical, expert advice on key business topics. Find out more
We are delighted to be offering a series of FREE business skills workshops in partnership with East Surrey College. The workshops are designed to support local business professionals looking to gain practical, expert advice on key business topics. Find out more
Could you support business in East Surrey?
Surrey Chambers of Commerce are looking for a Membership Manager
An exciting job opportunity has come up at Surrey Chambers of Commerce.
Surrey Chambers of Commerce provides business support across the whole of Surrey. They are looking for a new Membership Manager for the East Surrey area (Epsom, Reigate and Banstead, Tandridge and Mole Valley). Find out more
Working in the leisure sector?
could you share some of your expertise with local students at Reigate College
Coast to Capital recruit Enterprise Advisers who are senior employees from local business, who volunteer some time to support a local school or college. Many local businesses are already involved in the scheme at various schools and colleges.
The latest request is from Reigate College who will be looking for work placements for 26 students from September 2018, and would like to work with an Enterprise Adviser from the Sports sector (Leisure Centres, Gyms, Football or Cricket clubs).
If you are interested in helping or to find out more, please contact Lisa who is the Enterprise Co-ordinator for East Surrey at Coast to Capital.
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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?
Small Business Grants Do you represent a business that has been trading for at least one year and has a turnover of between £50,000 and £500,000?
SmallBusiness.co.uk has launched a free-to-enter competition called Small Business Grants, offering £5,000 every month.
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.
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