Business News, Support, Training and Skills
Broxtowe Borough Council has launched a new grants programme.
The application window is now live and closes at 5pm on Monday 9 September 2024.
Broxtowe Business Grants
Grants of up to £10,000 are available with 20% required match-funding to support small businesses, high street businesses and to support companies to reduce their carbon footprint.
Information and guidance notes can be found in the link below.
Kimberley Means Business Booster Grants
Grants of up to £5,000 are available to businesses based in Kimberley with a requirement of 15% match-funding of the whole project.
Broxtowe Free Business Support Surgery
Date: 19 August 2024
Location: Eastwood Library, NG16
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Book your FREE Business Support Surgery on Monday 19 August at Eastwood Library. Whether you're already in business or just about to start up, you have the opportunity to speak to Nottinghamshire County Council's Business Adviser, Alison North.
There are two final slots available and it is bookable on a first come, first served basis.
Introduction to Marketing AI and ChatGPT
Date: Tuesday 20 August 2024
Time: 09:30 - 11:00
Location: Online Webinar
The basics of AI and LLMs will be covered, touching on well-known examples like ChatGPT (OpenAI), Claude (Anthropic), Copilot (Microsoft), and Gemini (Google). You’ll get a glimpse of what Generative AI can do for video, audio, and image creation, and AI-powered marketing tools that are gaining popularity will be introduced.
This webinar is perfect for business owners who want to understand how AI might help their marketing efforts, or for marketing professionals curious about the current state of AI tools in their field.
SWEF Enterprise Fund
SWEF awards grants of up to £2,000 to young people who need support with a business investment.
Eligibility – you can apply if you:
- Are aged between 18 to 30 years old
- Currently live and work in Nottingham City or Nottinghamshire County
- Are from a low income household or facing other challenges preventing you from developing your business
- Are running a business that has been trading for under two years (including those about to start a new business)
- Already have a sole trader or business bank account in the name of the business or are in the process of doing this
Application cut off is the 7th of each month.
East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network
The East Midlands Apprenticeship Ambassador Network (EMAAN) has a new Employer Chair, Charlotte Nicholls. Charlotte is also the Council’s HR and Apprenticeship Officer and started out her career as an apprentice at The Council.
Charlotte says “I initially joined EMAAN as an Apprentice Ambassador to promote apprenticeships and talk about my experiences as an apprentice. In 2022 I began managing the Council’s apprenticeship levy and became an Employer Ambassador. EMAAN is a platform to be an advocate for apprenticeships and hiring apprentices. By being an ambassador, employers can network to discuss best practice and have a say in the future of apprenticeships”
Employer and Apprentice Ambassadors volunteer to raise awareness of apprenticeships and also mentor other employers. If you want to know more about becoming an employer or apprentice ambassador please visit the website:
Working Well East Midlands: Support for Employers
Working Well East Midlands can help your business with recruiting new employees and support you in maintaining a healthy workforce as well as having the opportunity to give something back to the community and supporting our NHS.
Our partnering employers enjoy the following benefits:
- Access to skilled candidates who actively choose to join your organisation
- Assistance in promoting the wellbeing of your workforce, including guidance on managing specific health conditions
- Information and support in the application process for Access to Work funding, providing additional resources to support your employees
- On-site visits and support phone calls as needed for personalised assistance
Multiply: Free Numeracy Courses for Adults
Multiply is a government incentive which offers free numeracy courses for adults aged 19 and over. The courses are designed to help you improve in a range of math skills, to build your confidence and help you progress onto a maths qualification if desired.
If you are an employer and interested in offering free math courses to up skill your workforce, Multiple are able to offer bespoke sessions tailored to your business needs.
Courses include:
- Financial Planning for the Self Employed
- Budgeting and Cost of Living
- Understanding Mortgages and Pensions
East Midlands Combined County Authority’s Business Advisory Board
Representatives from across the East Midlands are being sought to help strengthen the connection between the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) and local businesses.
EMCCA’s Business Advisory Board will include 16 members, including representatives from the private and public sector and East Midlands Chamber of Commerce.
Anyone wishing to express an interest in joining EMCCA’s Business Advisory Board should contact Acting Executive Director for Strategy and Inclusive Growth, Will Morlidge at will.morlidge@eastmidsdevo.org.uk
Nottinghamshire Carers Association: Carers in Employment
Through the Carers in Employment initiative, Nottinghamshire Carers Association (NCA) want to work with major employers and SMEs in Nottinghamshire to support them to retain those employees who are at risk of leaving the workforce.
Employers will benefit from free training, resources and ongoing support from NCA. Understanding that a “one size fits all” approach isn’t always feasible, NCA will help to review policies and procedures to enable employers to offer a level of support that is appropriate to their own workplace.
Support includes;
- Attracting and retaining employees
- Reducing recruitment and training costs
- Reducing sick and absenteeism
- Increasing employee morale
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