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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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
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. 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.Read more -
Barnstaple Library: Start Ups Guide to Getting to Grips with HMRC
Dealing with HMRC and setting up a new business can feel like a chore. This workshop will show you what...Read more -
Plymouth Social Enterprise Network: The South West Mutual
A South West Mutual has recently been set up to seek investment and a banking licence to serve the small...Read more -
SBA | Business Start Up Marketing and Finance Workshop
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. 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 tasksRead 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
Devon Summer Tour
Warm up for the Tour of Britain Devon stage and get ready for Cycle September with the Devon Summer Tour, …Read MoreOffice for National Statistic: How Productive is your business?
Office for National Statistics has launched an interactive tool to aid businesses to calculate their productivity and compare their performance …Read MorePost Office Services: Personal and Business Banking
Did you know that there are more Post Office Branches across the UK than all the Bank branches combined! 99% …Read More
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