Business News, Support, Training and Skills
Launch of New Broxtowe Business Forums
Broxtowe Borough Council are launching a series of business forums to strengthen and increase our engagement with local businesses.
A forum will take place in each town centre offering the opportunity for businesses to network, find out more about free business support available to help your business to thrive and hear more about how Broxtowe Borough Council can help your business.
There will also be a guest speaker and opportunity for you to tell the Council about your local business requirements.
Date: Tuesday 24 September 2024
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Redeemer Church, Beeston (retail focused)
Date: Tuesday 1 October 2024
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: The Greenhouse Cafe and Bar, Eastwood
Date: Tuesday 8 October 2024
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: Rumbletums Cafe, Kimberley
Date: Thursday 10 October 2024
Time: 18:00 - 20:00
Location: To Be Confirmed, Stapleford
For more information and to secure your place contact Alex Strongman by email: alex.strongman@broxtowe.gov.uk
Broxtowe Business Support Surgery
Date: Monday 16 September 2024
Time: 09:30 - 16:30
Location: Stapleford Library and Learning Centre
We’re inviting local businesses to a FREE Business Support Surgery. 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 six slots available throughout the day and they are bookable on a first come, first served basis.
Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Small Business Summit
Date: Friday 20 September 2024
Location: Dryden Enterprise Centre, NG1 4FQ
Time: 10:00 - 13:00
The free Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Small Business Summit is designed for local entrepreneurs and small business owners aiming to start or grow their businesses while connecting with key stakeholders in the region.
The event will focus on:
- Upcoming plans for small businesses addressed by the East Midlands Combined County Authority
- Local business support available
- A panel and Q&A discussion
High Growth Roadshow: Investment Ready Workshop
Date: Wednesday 9 October 2024
Time: 09:00 - 13:00
Location: University of Derby
Following on from the launch of the East Midlands Combined County Authority’s (EMCCA) £8m Early Stage Angel Investment Fund in July, a series of high growth focused investment ready workshops for 15 selected ambitious businesses in early autumn has launched.
The workshops will cover four key areas: fundraise planning, financial Strategy, fundraise budget and fundraise timeline, so businesses understand the rigours of the process when planning to raise external investment from the range of different funding sources of debt and equity.
Nottinghamshire Start Up Bootcamp
Date: Wednesday 16 and Thursday 17 October 2024
Time: 09:30 - 15:30
Location: Online Webinar
This two-day programme of workshops led by one of Nottingham Business Venture's (NBV) experienced business trainers will teach you the nuts and bolts of starting and running a successful business.
Accelerator Case Study: Rigsby's Seasonal Foods
All Rigsby’s Seasonal Foods' (RSF) products are either foraged, homegrown or made from surplus food donated by supermarkets and food banks.
Learn more about the support given to this business and how it has helped solve the challenges that they have faced.
“The support and advice has been excellent. It has given me a confidence boost to take my business to the next level as we seek to inspire others to reduce food waste and eat better using what we have in our environment and what we can grow in our gardens.
It has helped me move RSF to another level.”
- Dr James Marsh, Co-Founder & Company Owner.
Beeston Business Network
Date: Tuesday 17 September 2024
Time: 18:00 - 19:30
Location: Yellow Wood Cafe, NG9 1EJ
Come and join the network for the chance to meet local businesses and share tips, information and news about doing business in Broxtowe and the East Midlands. They also have a regular presentation slot with helpful advice from one of the members and the chance for you to tell everyone what your business is all about.
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