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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.
Success Story – ‘Look To Cook’ is creating a stir!
09 August 2017
A professional chef from Devon who helps businesses market their products through recipes and food photography is reaching a wider audience thanks to support from Heart of the South West Growth Hub. Lottie Francis, who founded Look to Cook, is now working across many sectors including food and drink to create recipes and eye-catching food
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Five Fact Fridays: Monitoring your online brand
04 August 2017
At the Heart of the South West Growth Hub, the topic of digital marketing and how to make a name for a business online is often posed to us. However, what is already being posted about an organisation is often overlooked and this can be business critical. The online reputation, brand message and the information that
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Teignbridge Business Survey
02 August 2017
Teignbridge District Council has launched its annual business survey. If you are running a business in Teignbridge you are invited to complete the survey which is used to gauge how the local economy is faring. It also helps the council to recognise the needs and wants of local business and enables them to prioritise their commitments. All information given will be
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Free webinars relating to different stages of starting and running a social enterprise
28 July 2017
A series of FREE webinars relating to different stages of starting and running a social enterprise What is a webinar? – A web-based seminar, a webinar is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the Web using video conferencing software. Click Here to book your place now
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NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards seeks entries
28 July 2017
The NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards are open for nominations. The awards celebrate the achievements and success of social businesses making positive change happen throughout the UK across several categories including Leadership, Growth and Impact. For further information and to enter the awards, click here. &nbs
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Five Fact Fridays: The Top 5 Questions We’re Asked
28 July 2017
Our Online Business Advisery team gets asked all manner of business queries. Armed with information, comprehensive fact sheets and knowledge about regional and national support, mentoring, advice and grant opportunities; we can signpost businesses to the most appropriate support available. Using our comprehensive library of fact sheets, our Business Advisers have answered over 406 business questions! The top 5
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Goldman Sachs | 10,000 Small Businesses Programme
26 July 2017
THE 10,000 SMALL BUSINESSES PROGRAMME Small businesses play a vital role in creating jobs and economic growth in the UK. Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK programme addresses the support gap for growth-orientated small businesses, helping them to unlock their economic and job creation potential. Designed by business education experts and run in partnership with
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Singapore trade mission for British digital and tech firms
24 July 2017
In September, Enterprise Nation are running a global trade mission to Singapore for 25 British businesses focused on tech and digital innovation as well as creative services. Singapore, ranked by the World Bank as the easiest place in the world to start, run and do business, is the UK’s largest trading partner in South East Asia, with
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The Starting Post – New Start Up Business Network in Plymouth
21 July 2017
The Starting Post is a new network in Plymouth specifically for new start-ups and people thinking about setting themselves up in business. It is delivered in partnership by Formation Zone at the University of Plymouth and Santander. The Starting Post’s mix of networking, practical advice sessions, and start-up stories, will help new businesses in Plymouth get
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Access point for Reach Fund investment now in Plymouth
14 July 2017
Charities and social enterprises looking for investment will be able to look to Plymouth City Council for help to become investment ready. The Council has been approved as an ‘access point’ for the Reach fund, a £4m investment readiness grant programme, funded by Access, the Foundation for Social Investment and managed by Social Investment Business.
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