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Film and television production in Somerset reached nearly £3 million last year, with major shoots in locations like Cheddar Gorge and Minehead, supported by Somerset Council’s film office, Screen Somerset.
This includes an estimated £2.8 million from high-end TV shows and feature films, significantly up from £1.1 million in the 2023-24 financial year.
Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge and experience to help others succeed?
Join Somerset’s Business Mentor Program and make a lasting impact on the next generation of business leaders. As a mentor, you’ll have the opportunity to guide aspiring entrepreneurs and help them navigate the challenges of the business world. Your expertise can be the key to unlocking their potential and driving their success.
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Image courtesy of LandAlive
LandAlive, a major new regenerative farming conference, has just released its speaker line-up, which includes over 50 leading practitioners and experts in nature-friendly farming and sustainable food.
The event, at the Bath & West Showground, Somerset, on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 November, offers 2 days of talks and a full-scale exhibition showcasing the latest innovations, services and support to help farmers negotiate the transition towards more environmentally sustainable ways of farming.
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The deadline to enter the 20th anniversary Somerset Business Awards 2025 is midday on Friday, 22 November. Organised by Somerset Chamber of Commerce, the awards celebrate the county’s best businesses, from small start-ups to large employers.
This year includes a Business Resilience and Growth Award for businesses that have thrived despite rising costs.
Image courtesy of Ipsos UK
If you’re a business owner or member of staff of a business that works in Yeovil, Taunton, Bridgwater and Glastonbury, Ipsos UK is offering a £50 thank-you voucher to speak to you.
Ipsos UK, an independent research organisation, has been commissioned by the UK government to evaluate a hotspot response aimed at tackling ASB and knife crime through increasing uniformed presence in specific areas.
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The Heart of the South West Growth Hub is hosting a free, hands-on ‘Building Your Digital Business Plan’ workshop on 19 November from 9.30am to 1pm at iAero Centre, Yeovil.
Led by Growth Hub Digital Business Adviser Peter K Doyle, in collaboration with Digital Hub and Yeovil Chamber, this 3-hour session is open to all local businesses. It will cover the essentials of creating a digital business plan to drive growth and profitability, offering practical tools and strategies to enhance business efficiency and effectiveness.
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Decarb Somerset supports voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise sectors in Somerset by offering DIY energy audits and decarbonisation plans. With expert guidance, peer support, and fully funded technical energy audits valued at £700 each, the project equips organisations to achieve sustainability goals and secure green grants.
Participants benefit from tailored training, site visits, and 1-on-1 support from CCS Community Advisors. Applications for the next round of energy audits open on 16 December, so join now to start your eco journey!
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In partnership with Yeovil College, this 10-week, government-backed program offers hands-on training in cutting-edge AI technologies. You’ll learn to harness the power of AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and MidJourney to drive innovation and growth in your business.
With practical exercises, ethical considerations, and real-world applications, this bootcamp prepares you to thrive in the digital era.
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Businesses, employees and the self-employed can make managing their money and tax easier with the HMRC app.
More than 1.7 million people are already using the HMRC app every month, which enables users to access services such as viewing their annual tax summaries, accessing tax details, making payments for Self-Assessment and accessing a tax calculator to estimate take-home pay.
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