#AllThingsEnterprise: Enterprise Support in Staffordshire and Shropshire - Autumn Edition
Gemma Bourne
Seeking my next career adventure. Passionate about supporting SME’s. Looking for opportunities
As the clocks have changed and the darker nights draw in, the landscape changes to scenes of colour and beauty, but still we must continue to drive along that road to success.
As the seasons change again it's a good time to review and reflect on the journey we have been on and the journey ahead - so here are my reflections and plans to support your business.
ENTERPRISE NEWS
NATWEST ACCELERATOR PROGRAMME - OUR NEXT APPLICATION WINDOW OPENS ON THE 27TH NOVEMBER FOR THE MARCH 2024 COHORT.
Our Accelerator Programme is a six-month, fully funded programme with access to mentors, partners and experts from across your specialism.
If you are looking to grow your business then you need to join our award winning NatWest Accelerator programme.
Want to find out what its all about then join one of our Discovery events in Birmingham or Digitally:
CELEBRATIONS
WOW what a celebration it was - Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce was presented with the King’s Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity through social mobility by His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant for Staffordshire, Ian Dudson CBE.
It was an honour to be part of an amazing day and celebrating the success of the Boosting Women in Business Programme funded by the NatWest which contributed towards the recognition of the King's Awards for Enterprise.
You can read more here - Staffordshire Chambers presented with King’s Award for Enterprise by Lord-Lieutenant for Staffordshire, Ian Dudson - Staffordshire Chambers
REFLECTION
It's so important to reflect on the journey you have just been on, to celebrate the successes and review the challenges. Then you can reset and continue to move forwards.
Women Mean Business Tour Stoke-on-Trent
Network She came to Stoke-on-Trent on their Women Mean Business UK Tour.
In collaboration with NatWest and Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce the day was full of inspiration, laughs and confidence boosting women. We heard from Wendy Dean , Katie Beardmore , and our wonderful Team T-shirt panel Anya Cummings , Bianca Colclough & Peggy Bareh .
Setting Up For Success
September saw the launch of our new NatWest Setting Up For Success workshop series. Supporting entrepreneurs from all across Staffordshire all at different stages of their journey, taking them through their Business Mindset, Goals and Visions, Business Models and Finance, and finally ending the 6 weeks with a business pitch.
Special thanks to Peter Ball and Tina Beeston for their support.
Female Founders Xchange
Following its rebrand Female Founders Xchange continued to support female business owners in a supportive and positive environment to grow their businesses.
With Clare Harford and Anya Cummings at my side we empower these female founders to thrive.
To join this amazing group of ladies please book your place on the link:
THE JOURNEY AHEAD
With only 7 more shopping weekends until Christmas the time is now to continue to grow your business into 2024.
What's coming in Enterprise...
MoneyFEST
Entrepreneurs and small business owners from across the West Midlands are invited to a ‘festival of funding’, where they can learn about how to grow their business.
MoneyFEST, which is being run by NatWest, aims support local entrepreneurs to understand the steps they can take to grow their business and overcome any barriers they are facing, particularly through the current cost of living crisis.
The free event, on Wednesday November 15, from 10am to 3pm, brings together local experts and businesses, who will share their experiences and advice with entrepreneurs and business owners.
To register for the free event and find out more visit Money Fest tickets
Scaling up your business and exercising a high Growth Mindset
Scaling up means different things to different people. In this practical webinar brought to you in partnership with everywoman, we bring together successful entrepreneurs to discuss their thoughts on:
What's coming in Staffordshire & Shropshire...
Boosting Women in Business is back on the 30th November !!!
For its fifth cohort NatWest and Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce are once again looking for ladies who are wanting to start out on their entrepreneurial adventure.
For more information and to register please complete the form
Practical Marketing
Stoke-on-Trent & Staffordshire Growth Hub has launched a new six-part Marketing course to help local businesses create a Marketing Strategy.
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Practical Marketing is a 6-part Course designed to empower anyone to write and implement a Marketing Strategy for their business.
For more information and registration please visit the link
FREE Networking
One2Three Club - 21st November
Take advantage of the business opportunities across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire by attending the next ‘One2Three Club’ lunchtime networking event.
Complimented with a selection of light bites and nibbles, four businesses will have the opportunity to pitch their own products and services while enjoying relaxed networking with the group.
This is the perfect networking event for start-up businesses formed within the last three years of people looking to launch their own businesses.
Free for members and non-members.
Newcastle Connects Networking - 16th November
Connects is a not-for-profit, relaxed and informal networking opportunity facilitated by number of local business owners in the Staffordshire area who enjoy bringing people together and promoting the many positive aspects of local community.
Each month, we carefully choose our guest speakers who have success stories, interesting projects and events to share that are happening on our doorstep.
The Friday Hub for Shropshire businesses
A collaborative space to meet others and find practical solutions to support your business...
Every Friday morning 9:15am to 10:15am
Further support...
Shropshire businesses can access further support via - Marches Growth Hub
Telford businesses can access further support via - Invest Telford
Staffordshire businesses can access further support via - Stoke on Trent Staffordshire Growth Hub ( stokestaffsgrowthhub.co.uk )
South Staffordshire businesses can access further support via - Strive for success | South Staffordshire District Council ( sstaffs.gov.uk )
Enterprise support 1-2-1's
You can now book a free 1-2-1 enterprise support zoom meeting with yours truly via my eventbrite page.
Also don't forget to give me a follow on Eventbrite to make sure you never miss an event
Now let the countdown begin ….
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Gem
Gemma Bourne
Local Enterprise Manager
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