More than 350 businesses from across the South West have already expressed their interest in the new £200 million South West Investment Fund (SWIF) just weeks after its launch.
The government-backed fund, which was unveiled last month by the British Business Bank, aims to increase the supply and diversity of early-stage finance for new and growing smaller businesses across the region.
It operates throughout the South West, encompassing Bristol, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
The term “Equality, Diversity and Inclusion” is used a lot, but what does it look like in everyday life and what does it mean for us, as employers, employees and people?
We have 30 diverse voices to share. 30 talented individuals with stories to tell; from skin colour to complicated caring duties, language barriers, age, health, disability, LGBTQ+ and gender... these voices are from our signatories in Plymouth.
Plymouth Charter are sharing a new voice every day through Happiness Month (August) on Plymouth Charter Linkedin and Plymouth Charter Instagram
These 30 voices – each only 2 to 3 min long – will give you something to think about, we all have bias, whether we like it or not. It’s time for reflection and some action to make us, and our world a little more inclusive.
The University of Plymouth is playing an integral role in a £1.6million project which aims to drive the decarbonisation of the fashion and textile industry.
The Future Fibres Network+ (FFN+) will draw together researchers and industry experts to embed environmental sciences at the heart of the fashion and textile sectors.
Funded by UK Research and Innovation, it will build on the University’s extensive research into the sustainability of the fashion industry. That has included the first research to highlight how microfibres are released into wastewater through the laundry process, and how mechanical devices can prevent their release.
The West Country Women Awards is back and nominations are now open. If you know a woman who is making a remarkable difference in the West Country, help them get the recognition they deserve by nominating them for the prestigious awards.
With 16 categories to choose from, the awards are focused on recognising Women in Business across the West Country. To find out more and make a nomination please visit:
British businesses will be able to access brand new advice and support to reduce their energy bills while cutting their carbon emissions. The UK Business Climate Hub launched 14 August 2023 includes a free carbon calculator and a suite of new tools to help businesses measure, track and report on their emissions and save money by using less energy. It offers detailed advice on everything from sourcing products from green suppliers and reducing emissions from freight and logistics to the most cost-effective ways of installing solar panels and electric vehicle (EV) charging points.
Building on the positive results we saw last year, the British Business Bank will once again be working alongside several partners across the UK to host Business Finance Week 2023 between 6-10 November.
Through a series of in-person events, webinars and more across the UK’s nations and regions, the Business Finance Week campaign guides smaller businesses through the different finance options which are available to support them in growing their business.
City Business Park in Stoke and The Business Centre in Cattedown provide over 150 managed workspaces for small and micro businesses. We offer a welcoming and supportive community for like-minded businesses and pride ourselves on the high quality service we give to our tenants and visitors.
Part of the Inward Investment and Enterprise Team, we are now looking for a highly motivated and organised person to join us as a Managed Workspace Officer and support the day to day management and administration of the business centres.
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Heart of SW Growth Hub have just launched their newly established Digital Business Adviser service! If you’re a business in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay, you can get dedicated time with our Digital Business Advisers, tailored to meet your unique business needs. This is a fully funded (yes, free!) service.
They will start with a Digital Business Review, where we’ll work together to find digital solutions that align with your business goals. Our adviser will then deep dive into your current business challenges and future plans, and point you towards the best digital strategies to fast-track your growth
Please note, our Digital Business Advisers aren’t here to fix your tech glitches. However, they will share their valuable insights and practical strategies to enhance your business and enable you to effectively navigate the digital world.
Complete our Get in Touch form quoting 'Digital Business Review' to book your 1:1 review today!
Enterprise Nation connects over 750,000 small & microbusinesses to training, advice, resources and support, every year.
Enterprise Hubs provide your small and microbusinesses with a ‘one-stop-shop’ of personalised support. By providing a single point of access to local, and national support content and communities of like-minded peers, entrepreneurs and small businesses are empowered to reach their business goals.
Kick Off in Business is a free, fully funded, short online business start-up and self-employment programme that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. The courses are designed to give you an insight and understanding of business start-up and self-employment to provide you with the foundational skills should you wish to take this path now or some time in the future.
Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks that offer sector-specific training to help fill skills gaps and vacancies in local areas.
The Enterprise Nation Fund competition will give three small business owners the chance to win a £5,000 grant, a year of mentoring with an expert entrepreneur and a bundle of business support prizes, including a Dell laptop, a trip to TikTok's London office and more.
UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £5 million as part of a collaboration with a Singapore partner for industrial research projects that develop sustainable technologies helping reduce emissions and achieve a net-zero future.
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Competition opens: Monday 14 August 2023
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Competition closes: Wednesday 6 December 2023 11:00am
Join Meet Plymouth at The Box on Monday 11 September for a cream team and meet all the wonderful hotels, venues and suppliers in Plymouth.
Looking for a venue to hold a conference, meeting or event? Then come along and meet them all and find out what is new.
To register to attend, please email Jo Butler jobutler22@outlook.com.
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