Build your business on Instagram

Chelmsford City Council sent this bulletin at 09-03-2023 09:06 AM GMT

9 March 2023

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Build your business on Instagram

Instagram is a social media platform that businesses are increasingly embracing for its marketing potential. For businesses it is a key tool that can help to promote products and services, boost brand awareness and increase sales.

Chelmsford City Council has partnered with Squarestar Digital to offer one-to-one Instagram training at no cost to Chelmsford businesses.

Whether you are brand new to the world of Instagram or a daily user, this training will help you to get the most from the platform. Some of the recent feedback from the Instagram training sessions is as follows:

"Excellent 1-1 course tailored to our individual needs. Came away with lots of knowledge and ideas".

"So many good hints and tips for how to easily create content and to understand what type of content to use to gain more followers and engagement!"

This training is fully funded by Chelmsford City Council for Chelmsford businesses and can be applied for by completing the application form on our website.

Visit our Business advice, support, and news webpage for details of the range of business support available. This includes fully-funded Visit Essex membership, International Trade Support in partnership with Essex Chambers of Commerce, and Procurement training and one-to-one in partnership with BIZphit.

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Disability Confident SME support

Disability Confident organisations play a leading role in changing attitudes for the better. They’re changing behaviour and cultures in their own businesses, networks, communities, and reaping the benefits of inclusive recruitment practices. E-mail Level 3 member Reed in Partnership who offer a free service to SME's who would like to become Disability Confident.

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Upcoming March business events

Free Backing Essex Business Planning For Growth During A Recession Webinar 16th March & 20th April 9.30-11.30am.
Ambitious Women in Essex Chelmsford Networking Event Friday 17th March 12.00pm-14.00pm at Patch.

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Patch Open House event 31st March 17.00pm-19.00pm. Patch has an ongoing programme of events.

SME Support Sessions: Funding 101 for innovative projects hosted by Arise Innovation Hubs and Medilink Midlands 23rd March 10.00am - 11.00am

If you have a business event that you would like us to share, please email details to our Economic Development Team.

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