Come What May – Are you GDPR Ready?
The GDPR is fast approaching. The Growth Hub will continually update our GDPR page with useful links to trustworthy sources of information, GDPR related events that we are made of aware of in the region and the questions (and answers) that we are being asked by businesses in Devon, Plymouth, Somerset & Torbay:
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Mapyx Limited, An Exeter based company supplying the MOD, police and education sectors has realigned its business focus on the back of funded business advice offered through the Heart of the South West Growth Hub.
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Fully funded 1:1 advice session with an expert Business Adviser and receive a comprehensive business review.
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Events and workshops
A single place to find listings of events and workshops from business support services across Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. All events are free to attend or part funded. Eligibility criteria may apply. View all events and workshops
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SBA | Business Start Up Marketing and Finance Workshop
There are two parts to this session. If you are setting up a new business or going self-employed, or have just started, this workshop will show you how to address business finance tasks. Business marketing is critical for any business at any stage. Knowing your customer, knowing your market place, knowing your product, knowing your team and knowing your capabilities are the key to your success.Read more -
Business IP Center | How to use COBRA: Complete Online Business Reference Advisor
This workshop will show you how to get make the most of COBRA the Complete Online Business Reference Advisor resource which is free to access with a Devon Libraries membership card.Read more -
BIP: Beginners Guide to Marketing
This interactive workshop will take you through a simple, step-by-step process to jump start your marketing strategy and give you the tools to attract more customers. You’ll learn the ‘7 P’s of marketing’, how to understand your target market and customers needs, as well as how to develop a great brand for your business.Read more -
HotSW Growth Hub Partnership Networking (monthly event)
Heart of the South West Growth Hub partnership networking monthly event What you can expect: Updates from local business support...Read more
Latest news
A round up of the latest business news for Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay including; information on new support services, grant funding, success stories, advice and information and dates for your diary. View all Latest news
Natwest: Skills & Opportunities Fund (Final Round)
NatWest Skills & Opportunities Fund is launching on 3 September 2018. This will be the final opportunity to apply for …Read More
Sporting Capital
Sporting Capital invests in organisations that make a difference through sport. The £3 million sporting Capital Fund provides loan funding …Read More
Devon County Council Launches New Support for Adult Social Care Businesses
A range of new support has been launched by Devon County Council to help the development and growth of adult …Read More
Devon and Somerset 15-18 year olds to take advantage of £1 million to develop skills
Devon and Somerset (Heart of the South West) 15-18 year olds Not in work, education or training urged to take …Read More
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