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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.
New Loan Funding for Social Pioneers in Devon
13 October 2017
Devon Social Investment Fund This new investment fund is for social enterprises and charities based in Devon. Loans are tailored to an individual organisation’s needs, enabling you to bring ideas to fruition. The loans are available between £30,000 – £150,000. They can be used for a wide variety of purpose, including but not limited to: •Working
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Success Story – Mapyx Limited
09 October 2017
“NO CATCH 22” SAYS MD ON HIS EXPERIENCE OF RECEIVING FUNDED BUSINESS SUPPORT 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. Mapyx Limited, a Geographic Information Solutions (GIS) provider delivers
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Friday Five | 5 ways to avoid cash flow options
06 October 2017
If you run out of cash, managing the day to day activities of a business becomes near impossible. Within a commercial enterprise you need to be able to convert sales into cash before the bills are due. Even a healthy balance sheet may show you as ‘asset rich but cash poor’ making the payment of
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HMRC | Tax Support for Medium-sized Business Announced
06 October 2017
Tax Support for Medium-sized Business Announced HMRC has launched a free service to provide tax advice and support to medium-sized firms that are experiencing certain types of growth. Medium-sized firms are defined as having either more than 20 employees or a turnover of more than £10 million. The Growth Support Service will provide advice about
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Creative Industries Clusters Programme Briefing – Bristol – 4th October 2017
29 September 2017
Creative Industries Clusters Programme Briefing – Wales & South West Date : 4 October 2017 Time : 9am – 1pm Location : Bristol The Creative Industries Clusters Programme starting in 2018, will invest £80m+ in eight new creative research & development partnerships, bringing together the UK’s renowned creative industries with arts and humanities led
Read moreFridayFive – 5 tips for running your business from home
29 September 2017
5 Things to consider if you are working from home There are many perks to being your own boss, one of them is choosing where your business is located. Working from home is a low-cost option for many businesses that do not require premises to operate out of. As well as saving you additional rent,
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£5,000 Small Business Grants Initiative – Monthly Competition
27 September 2017
Small Business Grants is a free-to-enter competition run by SmallBusiness.co.uk, offering a monthly £5,000 grant, which does not have to be paid back, to small businesses that have been trading for at least 6 months. For more information please click here.
Read moreHMRC | Tax support for medium-sized business announced
26 September 2017
HMRC has launched a free service to provide tax advice and support to medium-sized firms that are experiencing certain types of growth. Medium-sized firms are defined as having either more than 20 employees or a turnover of more than £10 million. The Growth Support Service will provide advice about tax issues, reliefs and incentives. In
Read more#FridayFive – 5 Facts About Manufacturing in the SW
22 September 2017
In Plymouth alone, the total gross value added of the manufacturing sector was worth £759m in 2012. (Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group). 17% of the Growth Hub’s unique enquiries alone are from start up and established businesses from the manufacturing sector. With the Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay region enjoying a growing manufacturing industry, SWMAS, the South West
Read moreFSB | New National Awards Programme for Small Businesses
22 September 2017
Entries are now open for FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards 2018! The awards showcase the best small businesses from the length and breadth of the country, offering national recognition. Expert small business judges will select category winners in 12 areas across the UK. The FSB Celebrating Small Business Awards promote and recognise innovation, enterprise and
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