Welcome to our October Newsletter
Business Information Point
Your local business advisors for over 20 years
Welcome to the latest edition of Enterprising News, bringing you up-to-date information on our workshops, business support, local grant funding and new resources on our website, as well as relevant small business news and events. If you would like some assistance with your business, you can find all out latest funded business support projects on our website. ?
Business Support?
**TOMORROW** Still time to book on to our East Devon Carbon Action Grant and Support roadshow
10 October | Escot Estate, Ottery St Mary Join us at our roadshow event with guest speaker Simon West to learn about carbon reduction opportunities and the new grant funding available. East Devon District Council have launched new green grants of up to ï¿¡50,000 for local businesses and community organisations looking to make carbon reductions. There will be a range of businesses showcasing carbon reduction equipment who will be on hand to talk about their renewable solutions such as solar, EV charging and heat pumps which these grants can help fund, in addition to?installation costs. ? Join us at our?roadshow to find out more about the new Carbon Action Fund and get ideas for how to cut your carbon. Details of the programme in the link below.
Get Your Business Off the Ground with Prosper
Are you or someone you know?considering starting a new business or looking to become self-employed? If so, then take a look at our Prosper programme, available until March 2025. Talk with an independent, impartial business expert, who can work with you to develop your business idea and help you get it off the ground. And the best part is, the support is completely free. Our advisors have worked with thousands of local businesses so they can help avoid the common mistakes and give your new business the best possible start.? You'll also have access to inspiring workshops and regular peer-to-peer sessions with our Enterprise Clubs. These sessions are a great way to network with other entrepreneurs and discuss challenges and opportunities together.? This support is available to anyone in?Exeter, Mid Devon and East Devon, so if you or anyone you know would benefit from this programme then find out more and register on our website following the link below. We've also written a recent blog on 10 steps to starting your own businesswhich you can check out a little further down in the newsletter. ?
Linkedin, SEO?and Networking Event (Cullompton)
31 October ?| 10am 2pm Cullompton Community Centre, Cullompton Are you a business owner or entrepreneur looking to network and develop your unique brand to get your business noticed online? Join Prosper's FREE ‘Linkedin, SEO?& Networking’ event, 31st October?10am - 2pm at Cullompton Community Centre. This exclusive event is open to businesses and entrepreneurs in Exeter, East Devon, & Mid Devon only.?
This free, fully funded, event will help you:
- Get the most out of LinkedIn
- Identify and promote your unique business brand
- Improve your content to make an impact online
- Meet and network with other local businesses and entrepreneurs
Roadmap for Southwest firms to Achieve Net-Zero Survey
Plymouth University have put together a survey which has been?designed to engage with local businesses to get a better understanding of the challenges and requirements being faced in meeting the UK's 2035 net zero targets. They are also looking for feedback on?tailored training workshops that aid firms in refining their business models towards these goals; and to develop a clear, straightforward roadmap that firms can follow to achieve sustainability and improve efficiency. Please follow the link below to start the survey.
BIP Blog
How to start a business: Our 10-step guide By Kat White
It can be so exciting when you’ve decided to take a leap of faith and start making that business idea a reality. However, it can soon become apparent just how much you need to put in place. Feeling daunted by it is understandable. In which order should you do it all in? If you’re not sure what to tackle next, we’re here to help.? Read our 10-step guide to starting a business blog.
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Events
Google Digital Garage, Exeter
25 October?|10am - 3pm University of Exeter Google Digital Garage is one of Google's flagship programmes in the UK, providing free digital skills training and mentoring to individuals and businesses. Join in this one day workshop, taking place on 25th October 10am - 3pm at Reed Hall, University of Exeter. There?will be varied sessions all day, alongside interactive networking opportunities. You will also be able to book private mentoring sessions throughout the day with Google digital trainers to focus on personal goals for your business growth. The workshop is open to everyone; small business owners or people interested in starting their own business.
Riviera Connect, Torquay
17 October?|10am - 5pm Riviera International Centre? ?
The Riviera Connect EXPO will return in 2024. This exciting event is a collaboration between the English Riviera BID Company and the Torbay Business Forum, connecting and inspiring the Business, Hospitality and Tourism sectors. The EXPO will deliver motivational content to help grow your business and provide an exciting new platform for unlimited networking.
Funding Updates
Tabhair Trust
The Tabhair Trust provides grants of between ï¿¡500 and ï¿¡5,000 for charities in the UK and Ireland that support the disadvantaged and promote education, training and community action. The Tabhair Trust is passionate about nurturing small to medium sized charities in their aspirations to change communities and restore broken lives through providing opportunities for education, training and personal advancement.
Realising the Remarkable
Enterprise Nation and VistaPrint are bringing back the Realising the Remarkable programme to help more small businesses thrive. Twenty businesses will each win a ï¿¡3,000 grant to boost their enterprises and take the next steps towards growth.?
North Devon Refurbishment Grants
Independent town centre businesses in North Devon can apply for a small grant?for improving shop fronts or other potential enhancement projects. North Devon Council's Town Centre Enhancement Scheme was first launched in summer 2023 and encourages businesses to upgrade, repair and refurbish shopfronts in North Devon’s town centres. The council will contribute up to 50% of total eligible project costs, with businesses expected to match the council’s contribution. The maximum grant available is ￡2000 or 50% of eligible project costs, whichever is the lower amount.?The grant is ideal for supporting small repair or improvement projects such as fascia repairs, signage, painting and decorating, guttering, lighting and more.
All the best
The Business Information Point Team
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