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A round up of business news including; information on new support services, grant funding, success stories, advice and information and dates for your diary.
South West Start Ups Reach Major Milestone
21 September 2021
The British Business Bank’s Start Up Loans programme has announced that it has delivered £66m to new and early- stage businesses in the South West region since 2012. 40% of the lending – some £26.4m – has been provided to over 2,500 new businesses through local delivery partner SWIG Finance, a growing CDFI (Community Development Finance Institution)
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Heroes of Net Zero – chance to win a £4,500 business support package
20 September 2021
Heroes of Net Zero – chance to win a £4,500 business support package plus an invite to COP26 in Glasgow Are you a Hero of Net Zero? As part of the UK Government’s Together for our Planet campaign, we want to celebrate the small businesses taking the most innovative action to go green and cut
Read moreFranchise Funding Opens New Doors
13 September 2021
Devon-based entrepreneurs Rachael and Damo Cross have received a £30,000 funding boost to purchase an existing Garolla Roller Shutter Doors franchise. Through the government-backed Start Up Loans scheme, local delivery partner SWIG Finance approved a £15k loan for each business owner. When they became aware of the franchise opportunity covering the Exeter area, they jumped at the
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Barclays Black Founder Accelerator is seeking participants
10 September 2021
Barclays Eagle Labs have partnered with Foundervine for the second Barclays Black Founder Accelerator, a programme especially designed to champion diversity in entrepreneurship and showcase Black Founder-led businesses. Barclays are looking for 40 Black Founder-led businesses to be part of a 12-week immersive accelerator programme that helps them to grow and scale. This virtual programme
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Mendip launches revitalisation grant to boost local businesses
09 September 2021
Commercial businesses in Mendip are being invited to apply for funding to help them face the challenges and opportunities of the emerging economy, post COVID-19 and Brexit. Grants ranging between £5k and £20K are up for grabs for the most promising project ideas. The new discretionary Business Revitalisation Grant for Mendip, will be launched at
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Are you a UK-based cyber security company looking for investment?
08 September 2021
The UK at Slush 2021: 1-2 December 2021, Helsinki Are you a UK-based cyber security company looking for investment? Join the UK delegation to Slush! This is a unique opportunity to look for investment, expose your company to a global tech ecosystem, promote your brand, network with top-tier investors and other stakeholders, and look out for
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Devon lockdown businesses ready to go to the next level
02 September 2021
New Devon businesses which have sprung up during lockdown are being given expert help to take them to the next level. The Business and Intellectual Property Centre in Exeter (BIPC) is staging a free 13 week ‘Bedroom to Business’ webinar course aimed at start-up entrepreneurs which are ready to expand (from 8th September). Since November
Read moreNew programme to spark wave of growth in UK’s thriving cyber sector
24 August 2021
Innovative cyber startups, small businesses and scaleups will benefit from a new scheme to help them launch and grow their businesses while spreading wealth and opportunity across the UK. Cyber Runway will see entrepreneurs and businesses across the four nations get access to business masterclasses, mentoring, product development support, networking events and backing to trade
Read moreCalling all small businesses to lead the charge to net zero
24 August 2021
This year, the UK government has partnered with business owners and respected climate groups to help businesses like you to cut carbon emissions and protect the planet.
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ICAEW Business Confidence Monitor
23 August 2021
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) have launched their Q3 Business Confidence monitor results. These show that business confidence has hit a record high for the second quarter in a row, reflecting expectations of strong sales growth as the economy reopens. The findings come after the Office for National Statistics figures
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