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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.
COVID-19 Support for Business
03 April 2020
Businesses are advised to keep updated on the latest information and advice to inform their response to Coronavirus (COVID-19). Here follows links to advice and guidance.
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SWMAS | Manufacturing Barometer Survey, Spring 2020
27 March 2020
TELL US HOW UK SME MANUFACTURERS EXPECT 2020 TO UNFOLD The SWMAS Manufacturing Barometer for Spring 2020 is launched. The message from SWMAS is that with COVID-19 creating business uncertainty worldwide, it has never been more important to make your voice heard! After the positive outlook reported at the end of 2019, SWMAS urge you to
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Research to Better Understand Cyber Security
10 March 2020
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the Behavioural Insights Team are looking to speak to small and micro businesses about cyber security advice and guidance. This is an open invitation, although we are particularly interested in businesses that have used the NCSC’s Small Business Guide. The Behavioural Insights Team are conducting this research on
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Get Set for Growth – Devon Focused Newsletter
02 March 2020
Get Set for Growth – Devon Focused Newsletter Get Set for Growth are running lots of programmes in Devon to help entrepreneurs start a business or grow an existing company. Have a read of the many opportunities available for people with just an idea to those already in business. You can also read more about
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Innovate UK / EEN – EUREKA Global Business Innovation Programme to South Korea
11 February 2020
Closing date for full application: Sunday 15th March 2020, 23:59. Innovate UK’s Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP), delivered by Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), is recruiting up to 30 innovative SMEs with emerging advanced manufacturing and advanced materials technologies. Successful applicants will benefit from a structured programme of support consisting of a preparation phase in the
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Heart of the South West Skills Survey
14 January 2020
Working with the Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership, Serco have commissioned Wavehill, a social and economic research company, to gather information on the skills gaps and training needs facing Small and Medium sized (SME) businesses now and over the next few years. Wavehill have developed a survey, for employers with more than
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Helping Farmers to Work More Efficiently: Apply for Funding.
13 January 2020
Businesses can apply for a share of up to £15 million to look at more efficient and environmentally friendly ways to produce the UK’s food. We need to produce our food in a more sustainable and efficient way if we are to meet the expected 60% increase in global demand for food by 2050. Better
Read moreOrganisations that help Communities buy their Local Pubs are set to receive £1.15m in Government Funding.
13 January 2020
The More Than a Pub initiative will receive £650,000 to provide grants and advice to groups beginning the process if buying a site under community ownership. Not-for-profit Pub is the Hub will be granted £500,000 to help rural pubs set up services such as post offices, shops and libraries. Secretary of State for Communities Robert Jenrick
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Active Devon | Let’s Walk Workplace Challenge
10 January 2020
Active Devon would like to invite you to join Let’s Walk, Devon’s biggest Workplace Walking Challenge, launching this February 2020. Join hundreds of businesses across Devon taking part in the month-long challenge. Get a team of colleagues together, record your steps, compete against other businesses across Devon, climb the leader board and be in with
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CALLING WELDING, FABRICATION, OR NON DESTRUCTIVE TESTING (NDT) COMPANIES BASED IN THE SOUTH WEST!
23 December 2019
The Heart of the South West (HotSW) Local Enterprise Partnership is looking at the availability of training in welding, fabrication and non-destructive testing in the South West. We are interested in hearing from employers who need these skills and want to hear about solutions that will provide: Training for new entrants into the industry Upskilling
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