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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.
Small Charities Challenge Fund
27 February 2019
The Small Charities Challenge Fund (SCCF) is open to small UK-registered charities and not-for-profit organisations. Grants of up to £50,000 are available for projects of up to 2 years. The closing date for the next review of proposals is Thursday 28th March, 2019 at 17:00 (GMT). A leaflet is available to download here. In brief, the
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British Business Bank – Small Business Finance Markets Reports.
21 February 2019
On 11th February, the British Business Bank published its flagship annual report – the Small Business Finance Markets report 2018/2019 – a unique, comprehensive and impartial assessment of finance markets for UK smaller businesses. The report includes trends at a regional level, which we hope will be of particular interest to you. A direct link
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Public Procurement Review Service (Mystery Shopper Scheme)
21 February 2019
Have you ever had a concern about a public sector contract? Have you experienced late payment by the public sector? Maybe we can help. Public Procurement Review Service is the new name for the successful Mystery Shopper scheme that allows suppliers to raise concerns anonymously about public sector procurement. It has helped hundreds of suppliers
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South West Creative Technology Network – Immersion Bursaries.
21 February 2019
In parallel to their Immersion Fellowship programme for the South West Creative Technology Network, Kaleider are offering four Devon based individuals or companies Research & Development bursaries. These bursaries are for new immersive ideas or experiences that utilise Creative Technology. They are looking to fund ideas that are bold and distinctive, that open up the
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Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier Grant Application
20 February 2019
The Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier grant application window will be opening on Monday 18 February. You have until 31 March to request your pack. You must submit your completed application pack by 3 May 2019 when the Higher Tier window closes. Key Deadlines: request your CS HT packs from 18 February 2019 request your pack by
Read moreWoodland Toolkits – for woodland managers
15 February 2019
There is a new and free to use Woodland Wildlife Toolkit for woodland owners or managers embarking on their woodland management plan. You can use it to get a better idea of what priority wildlife species can be found in or around your woodland. Click on the location of the woodland you are interested in and
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Be the Business Benchmarking Tool
14 February 2019
Led by Sir Charlie and chief executive Tony Danker, Be the Business was launched in November 2017 with funding and support from the UK government and some of Britain’s leading companies. They work with the entire business community to share what works for today’s best businesses with every company that wants to learn and improve.
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Community Business Trade-Up Learning Programme and Grant
05 February 2019
Community businesses across England have until 14th February at 1pm to apply for a learning programme and a grant of up to £10,000. Open to early-stage community businesses that are planning to grow by increasing their trading and sales, the Community Business Trade Up Programme, run by the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) in partnership with Power to Change, is
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Department for International Trade Export Forum Breakfast – Ilminster 1st March
01 February 2019
The South West welcomes the Export Forum Breakfasts in February and March as the perfect environment to prepare your local businesses for the EU Exit and ensure that they are in the best position to take advantage of future international sales opportunities. Over the course of two weeks the breakfasts will be held in six
Read moreChanges to UK Trade Mark Law -14/01/2019
01 February 2019
With focus currently on Brexit, it is easy to miss that as of 14 January 2019 changes will come into effect that impact owners of UK trade marks or those that wish to obtain a UK trade mark. The changes are based on the EU Trade Marks Directive 2018 that will require the Trade Marks Act 1994
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