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

Business Newsletter - Reigate & Banstead July 2026 Business e-Bulletin https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ en-us 01 Jul 2026 08:46:07 BST 01 Jul 2026 08:46:07 BST https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rss.xml Newsweaver economicprosperity@reigate-banstead.gov.uk (Reigate & Banstead Borough Council) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Protect Your Business https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1kcjqizjxs5?lang=en&rss=true Fraud and scams can affect businesses of all sizes, causing financial losses and disruption. If your business encounters suspicious activity, it's important to report it so action can be taken and others can be warned. Find out more from Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/fp3hhut995z/external?lang=en ] 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 BST 3b64b1860d27f78006b351c11771e024 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 Report frauds and scams <div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Fraud and scams can affect businesses of all sizes, causing financial losses and disruption. If your business encounters suspicious activity, it's important to report it so action can be taken and others can be warned.</div> <div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> </div> <div style="font-family: 'Segoe UI'; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Find out more from <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/fp3hhut995z/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards</a></div> Fraud can include: <ul> <li>Banking and business fraud</li> <li>Buying and investment scams</li> <li>Charity and competition frauds</li> <li>Advance fee fraud</li> <li>Identity theft</li> <li>Online fraud</li> </ul> These should be reported through the <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1wy7mq03lks/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">national fraud reporting service</a>.   Scams can be reported to <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ns0epf2i1vq/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buckinghamshire & Surrey Trading Standards</a> and may include: <ul> <li>Cold-calling doorstep traders</li> <li>Rogue traders</li> <li>Unsafe products</li> <li>Scam emails and mail</li> <li>Underage sales</li> <li>Counterfeit goods</li> <li>Loan sharks</li> </ul> Businesses can also help tackle cybercrime by forwarding suspicious emails to <a href="mailto:report@phishing.gov.uk" rel="noreferrer noopener">report@phishing.gov.uk</a> and suspicious text messages to 7726, free of charge.   A magnifying glass positioned over wooden letter blocks spelling the word “FRAUD” on a light grey background. The magnifying lens enlarges part of the word, highlighting the letters at the beginning, creating a visual representation of fraud detection, investigation, or scam awareness. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/63/f202e513bb56536dd5d2df.jpg Celebrating local businesses https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1v6xoq5asek?lang=en&rss=true Congratulations to our local Muddy Stilettos Surrey winners: Tea on the Green (Tadworth) - Afternoon Tea Bowls of Goodness (Reigate) - Artisan Food & Drink Producer Perfect Balance Reflexology (Redhill) - Wellbeing Specialist Studio Glide (Banstead) - Yoga / Pilates Studio AVIEL Intelligence (Reigate) has won top prize at the Money20/20 FinTech Startup Competition in Amsterdam and is also shortlisted for 3 awards at the Pay360 Awards. 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 BST bf8f971106972cc536816cbc6aabea0e ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 Congratulations to our local Muddy Stilettos Surrey winners:   Tea on the Green (Tadworth) - Afternoon Tea Bowls of Goodness (Reigate) - Artisan Food & Drink Producer Perfect Balance Reflexology (Redhill) - Wellbeing Specialist Studio Glide (Banstead) - Yoga / Pilates Studio   AVIEL Intelligence (Reigate) has won top prize at the Money20/20 FinTech Startup Competition in Amsterdam and is also shortlisted for 3 awards at the Pay360 Awards.   Gold star-shaped award trophy on a black base, displayed on a light surface against a dark blue background with soft, out-of-focus golden lights. The trophy is positioned slightly left of centre, creating a celebratory and achievement-focused image. Promotional graphic showing two copies of a black, textured box set titled ‘Johnny Douglas: The Collection,’ with gold lettering on the covers. The items are displayed against a dark background featuring the text ‘Johnny Douglas | The Collection’ at the top https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/ba/d209d3a2576f20e4bd6a68.jpg https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/19/9ee6e04256e61615f31b32.jpg Events round up https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/9dnzchsyz1m?lang=en&rss=true JULY 01 - Health & Wellbeing networking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/iisdy86kv7n/external?lang=en ] (The Market Stores, Reigate, 19:00-21:00) 08 - The Rise of Inclusive Companies: How to make your workplace more accessible [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1e9xby2m1es/external?lang=en ] (Reigate Community Centre, Reigate, 10:00-12:00) 14 - Try it Tuesday / Redhill Micropreneurs - free co-working day [ simon@redhill-micropreneurs.uk ] (at Bel4, Redhill, 09:00-17:00) 15 - Sales Lab: Findingthe right opportunities [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1gfutpv4e29/external?lang=en ] (Business Surrey, online, 11:30-12:00) 16 - RH N [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/q3er7ldi9zk/external?lang=en ]etworking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/q3er7ldi9zk/external?lang=en ] (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 23 - FSB Connect Reigate & Banstead [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/60awvwpct75/external?lang=en ] [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/60awvwpct75/external?lang=en ] (Town Hall, Reigate 08:00-10:00) AUGUST 11 - Try it Tuesday - free co-working day [ simon@redhill-micropreneurs.uk ] (at Bel4, Redhill, 09:00-17:00) 12 - RH N [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ko8vr01f7bi/external?lang=en ]etworking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ko8vr01f7bi/external?lang=en ] (Bel4, Redhill, 10:30-12:00) Special Event at Wildfit, Bletchingley 27 - FSB Connect Reigate & Banstead [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/60awvwpct75/external?lang=en ] [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/60awvwpct75/external?lang=en ] (Town Hall, Reigate 08:00-10:00) 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 7473809fd9ceb17f09ca33f788d39691 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 Your free local business events listing JULY 01 - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/iisdy86kv7n/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Health & Wellbeing networking</a> (The Market Stores, Reigate, 19:00-21:00) 08 - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1e9xby2m1es/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Rise of Inclusive Companies: How to make your workplace more accessible</a> (Reigate Community Centre, Reigate, 10:00-12:00) 14 - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="mailto:simon@redhill-micropreneurs.uk" rel="noreferrer noopener">Try it Tuesday / Redhill Micropreneurs - free co-working day</a> (at Bel4, Redhill, 09:00-17:00) 15 - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1gfutpv4e29/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sales Lab: Findingthe right opportunities</a> (Business Surrey, online, 11:30-12:00) 16 - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/q3er7ldi9zk/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH N</a><a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/q3er7ldi9zk/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">etworking</a> (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 23 - <a style="color: #00205b;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/60awvwpct75/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FSB Connect Reigate & Banstead</a> (Town Hall, Reigate 08:00-10:00)   AUGUST   11 - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="mailto:simon@redhill-micropreneurs.uk" rel="noreferrer noopener">Try it Tuesday - free co-working day</a> (at Bel4, Redhill, 09:00-17:00) 12 - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ko8vr01f7bi/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH N</a><a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ko8vr01f7bi/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">etworking</a> (Bel4, Redhill, 10:30-12:00) Special Event at Wildfit, Bletchingley 27 - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/60awvwpct75/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FSB Connect Reigate & Banstead</a> (Town Hall, Reigate 08:00-10:00)       Making your workplace more accessible https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1te3oy38kgp?lang=en&rss=true Local businesses are invited to attend a free in-person session on Wednesday 8 July (10:00-12:00) at the Reigate Community Centre to learn how creating a more accessible workplace can benefit both employees and business performance. Led by Heike J. Knip, CEO of The Good Consulting Company, the two-hour event will explore practical ways organisations can improve accessibility and inclusion. Book here [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ybznseklfsf/external?lang=en ] 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 BST 5a911a2360ea02cfd622049cbc87d3b4 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 Free workshop - 8 July (Reigate) Local businesses are invited to attend a free in-person session on Wednesday 8 July (10:00-12:00) at the Reigate Community Centre to learn how creating a more accessible workplace can benefit both employees and business performance.   Led by Heike J. Knip, CEO of The Good Consulting Company, the two-hour event will explore practical ways organisations can improve accessibility and inclusion.   <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ybznseklfsf/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Book here</a> Did you know that…?   <ul type="disc"> <li>Disabled people represent £446 billion a year in spending power in the UK alone. Of course, the global impact is even greater! </li> <li>62% of employees would reject a job offer from an organisation that isn’t inclusive. </li> <li>Companies that prioritise accessibility are 25% more productive and twice as profitable  </li> <li>Over half of UK consumers say a brand’s inclusion efforts influence their purchase decisions  </li> <li>UK retailers lose up to £17 billion a year by failing to meet the needs of shoppers with disabilities.</li> </ul> Join the workshop to learn how creating a more accessible workplace can benefit both employees and business performance. Promotional graphic for an in-person seminar in Reigate titled “The rise of inclusive companies: How to make your workplace more accessible.” The design features a pale background with a location pin icon and the text “In-person seminar Reigate” at the top. A circular headshot of a speaker appears on the left, alongside the text “CEO, Heike Jord Knip” and the Good Consulting logo. A simple illustrated cityscape in blue and coral tones decorates the lower right side of the graphic. Promotional graphic for an in-person seminar in Reigate titled “The rise of inclusive companies: How to make your workplace more accessible.” The design features a pale background with a location pin icon and the text “In-person seminar Reigate” at the top. A circular headshot of a speaker appears on the left, alongside the text “CEO, Heike Jord Knip” and the Good Consulting logo. A simple illustrated cityscape in blue and coral tones decorates the lower right side of the graphic. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/e3/fdb4932f34021a1c8f4250.jpg Matching Surrey SMEs with buyers https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/w25gkv48l4h?lang=en&rss=true Source in Surrey has launched an intelligent online platform that connects Surrey-based SMEs with buyers and procurement opportunities from larger businesses and public sector organisations, making it easier to buy local and keep spend within the county! FREE to sign up AI-powered supplier matching Access to new procurement opportunities Increased visibility with local buyers Sign up for free [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/zfa9ky59na1/external?lang=en ] 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 BST 51ae01ff9a20c5f4329870f18c50eb8d ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 New AI tool launched Source in Surrey has launched an intelligent online platform that connects Surrey-based SMEs with buyers and procurement opportunities from larger businesses and public sector organisations, making it easier to buy local and keep spend within the county!   <ul> <li>FREE to sign up</li> <li>AI-powered supplier matching</li> <li>Access to new procurement opportunities</li> <li>Increased visibility with local buyers</li> </ul> <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/zfa9ky59na1/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sign up for free</a>     Two people in business attire shaking hands during a meeting in a modern office environment. One person in a grey blazer and blue shirt is facing the camera, while the other person is seen from behind. Large windows and office furnishings are visible in the background, illustrating a professional business discussion or partnership agreement. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/d6/3a91a126d1e22242d898ff.jpg Did your business start as a Side Hustle? https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1daljthxwuo?lang=en&rss=true By sharing your insights with Small Business Britain, you will help shape future programmes, resources, and policies that support inclusive entrepreneurship. You could also win £250! Complete the survey [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/199kwzzxty6/external?lang=en ] 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 0a7d555cb5e2a3299ef7db853cd64cf3 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 Share your experience to win £250 By sharing your insights with Small Business Britain, you will help shape future programmes, resources, and policies that support inclusive entrepreneurship. You could also win £250!   <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/199kwzzxty6/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Complete the survey</a>     In partnership with eBay, Small Business Britain are exploring the experiences of side hustlers across the UK to better understand the barriers they face when starting, trading, and growing their side hustles and businesses.   The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous, and your inputs will make a real difference in creating change. All responses will be treated in confidence and used anonymously in aggregate. A person sitting cross-legged on a beige sofa, using a silver laptop in a bright, modern living room. The person is wearing blue jeans and a striped shirt over a light-coloured top. A cream cushion and throw blanket are on the sofa, with a white teapot and decorative items visible on a shelf in the background. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/c2/d7d4781c47e767a3ec0f07.jpg Find out how to secure contracts with corporate & government buyers https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1jo6svaf0e5?lang=en&rss=true Not sure how to win contracts or want to win more? Whether you’re new to supply chain, or you’re already supplying, Enterprise Nation's Supply Connect programme can provide you with a free, personalised plan to become contract-ready and connect you with buyers who are actively looking for suppliers. Sign up for free today to access [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/gjsj1ykuwpl/external?lang=en ] [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/gjsj1ykuwpl/external?lang=en ] 25 Jun 2026 12:00:00 BST 31eafae5db9ea201a79d66d118bfac36 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 Not sure how to win contracts or want to win more?   Whether you’re new to supply chain, or you’re already supplying, Enterprise Nation's Supply Connect programme can provide you with a free, personalised plan to become contract-ready and connect you with buyers who are actively looking for suppliers.   <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/gjsj1ykuwpl/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sign up for free today to access</a> Opportunities: Be part of major government supply chains previously out of reach for small businesses.    Support: Get practical training and expert support to help your business become fit to supply.    Growth: Secure reliable, long-term contracts that create jobs and build resilience in your business.   Why join? > Understand what buyers want > Increase your commercial knowledge, fast > Get in front of buyers that are actively sourcing  > Make the most of brand new AI features that find contracts relevant to your business Logo for Supply Connect on a dark blue background. The logos for Enterprise Nation and Newable appear at the top left. The words “SUPPLY CONNECT” are displayed prominently in orange and bright blue capital letters, linked by an interlocking chain icon in matching colours. In the lower right corner, the text reads “Supported by JPMorganChase.” The design has a clean, professional corporate style. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/ab/32234cc2798a9bcf3a496e.jpg