Business News, Support, Training and Skills
Free Broxtowe Business Support Surgery
Date: Monday 16 December 2024
Time: 09:30 – 16:30
Location: Eastwood Library
We’re inviting local businesses to a FREE Business Support Surgery. Whether you’re already in business or just about to start up, you have the opportunity to speak to Nottinghamshire County Council’s Business Adviser, Alison North.
There are six slots available throughout the day and they are bookable on a first come, first served basis.
Free Webinar: The One-Hour Google Ads Course
Date: Tuesday 12 November 2024
Time: 09:30 – 11:00
Location: Online
Are you looking at Google Ads for the first time or are you looking to improve your understanding of it?
This webinar explores the what, the where, the when, the why and the how around Google Ads and how to plan and create effective campaigns that will reach your target audience.
This one-hour webinar will introduce you to the world of Google Ads advertising including Local Search Ads, as well as how you can use them to achieve your business marketing goals.
Domestic Abuse Training: Creating Safe Communities
The J9 Domestic Abuse Initiative aims to raise awareness of domestic abuse and assist people experiencing domestic abuse to get support safely.
J9 Training is:
- Free for organisations in Nottingham & Nottinghamshire
- 90 minutes – available virtually or face to at your business
- Part of a nationwide response to domestic violence and abuse
For more information, or to make a booking, email training@equation.org.uk
NBV: Start Up Loans
A Start Up Loan is a personal loan for business purposes. It aims to help individuals starting a new venture which is either still in the planning stages or has been trading for up to 12 months, although in certain circumstances this may be extended to 24 months.
Anyone aged over 18 at the time of registration and living in the UK, is eligible to apply for a loan. They must have a viable business idea and want to use the loan monies to support this venture.
Start Up Loans offers unsecured loans of up to £25,000 over 1-5 years at an interest rate of 6%.
Grants for Young People: Apply Now
Y-NOTTS are dedicated to providing pathways to fresh beginnings and enhanced employability prospects by providing grants to young people for the purpose of furthering their training and personal development.
Their mission centres on helping young individuals aged 16 to 30 in Nottinghamshire who face financial hurdles in accessing education or training.
They also support people who have the ambition to set up their own business and need equipment to achieve their objectives.
Broxtowe’s Budget Consultation closes in just two weeks!
How do you feel about our approach to Business Growth? What are your views on the services we provide?
Please share your thoughts before the Budget Consultation survey closes on 19 November 2024 so that we can consider your input as we look to fulfil the needs of our communities in the right way through next year’s budget proposals.
You can also enter a prize draw to win one of six £50 Love2Shop vouchers once you’ve taken part.
FREE Business Support Available through the Broxtowe Accelerator
Broxtowe Accelerator is designed to help businesses across Broxtowe to start, sustain, grow and innovate. Businesses can book a place on any of the range of events taking place across the East Midlands.
Access to the Accelerator Training Workshops and Events are fully funded so are FREE to attend and open to businesses located in eligible UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) areas. Details about eligibility can be found on the D2N2 website.
The project is led by East Midlands Chamber and funded through a proportion of the Council’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund allocation. The project, which runs until 31 March 2025, offers support to all businesses across the district, with added support for high-growth and scaling businesses looking to innovate.
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