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Business events
Derbyshire Food & Drink Awards - 10 September - Food and drink businesses are being urged to get their entries in for this year's prestigious evernt. The Awards aim to recognise the quality of food and drink establishments within the County and support and encourage the use of local produce.
Free Business Workshops - 2010/11 - a series of half day workshops designed to help businesses prepare for the upturn and strengthen for long term survival. Provided by Business Link and the Derbyshire Economic Partnership
- 7 October - Writing Effective Tenders - at Rosliston Forestry Centre, near Swadlincote
- 27th January 2011 - Cash Flow, Forecasting and Debt Management - at Ramada hotel Newton Park, near Burton upon Trent
Thinking of Starting a Business? - July onwards - Free workshops and training sessions are available in Swadlincote.
For further information, contact Business Link on Tel: 0845 058 6644.
Connect Midlands - is a not-for-profit network, that supports technology and high growth companies to gain investments through training and mentoring, investment showcasing, and networking between businesses, investors and the professional services community in the Midlands - forthcoming events:
- 8-9th September - Amber Workshop - Mickleover Court, Derby
Creative Industries Business Event - 12 October - Do you want to ignite your creativity? You will be inspired and encouraged to unlock your creative and enterprising ideas, giving you the confidence and resources to take your idea or business forward successfully. A programme of FREE events are available to all creative and enterprising people who are either already in business, considering starting a business or with an idea for a business.
The Business Generator - 16 November - Southern Staffordshire's premier business to business event. Targeted at business people from across the region, this event is an ideal opportunity for local companies to come together and do business. The free training and expertise available throughout the event is designed to support your business and add value to your organisation. The Business Generator is an innovative event, packed full of ideas to help support and grow your buiness and will be held at the new Meadowside Leisure Centre, Burton upon Trent.
Burton-Swadlincote-Uttoxeter Business Awards 2010 - Nomination forms for the eleven categories now available.
Upcoming Derbyshire Chamber events - The Chamber offers a comprehensive programme of events throughout the year. These range from networking and social events through to business seminars and management training.
Tourism Workshops - Visit Peak District and Derbyshire are offering a range of workshops for tourism and related businesses in 2010.
Overseas visits to kick start your export success - With a wealth of international trade events taking place across the East Midlands, why not take a closer look at some of the events and overseas visits that could help you to win new business overseas? Each UK Trade & Investment (UKTI) visit comes with support, know how, financial assistance and much more.
Latest information
Forestry Micro-enterprise Grant - This grant is aimed at forestry and woodland related businesses, or businesses wanting to invest in woodfuel technology. Grants of between £2,500 and £25,000 are available towards buying new machinery or equipment, building handling or storage facilities or installing woodfuel systems. It is funded by the Rural Development Programme for England and is administered jointly by the Forestry Commission and the East Midlands Development Agency. A micro-enterprise is defined as an enterprise which employs fewer than 10 persons and whose annual turnover and/or annual balance sheet total does not exceed EUR 2 million.
Do you qualify for rate relief? Businesses with a reateable value of less than £18,000 in the 2010 list may be able to get rate relief which will reduce their business rates.
Leaders First learning and development grant - A grant of up to £1,000 is available to organisations seeking to develop a senior manager or key decision maker.
Coaching for High Growth - A new intensive package of support provided by the East Midlands Development Agency to help ambitious and forward thinking businesses to unlock and sustain their high growth potential. It is part of the Solutions for business portfolio of business support products.Getting British Business Online - Create a website for your business in 20 minutes, for free. Businesses of every type and size need to be found online. Use the simple online tool to create your first website - no technical knowledge needed. Update your site from any computer, for free. GBBO is a joint initiative by Google, Enterprise UK, BT, e-skills UK and many other partners to help small businesses create their first website and help them understand the opportunities offered by the Internet.
Helping Smaller Firms win Government Contracts - A free online public procurement course designed to help smaller firms bid for the £220 billion of public supplier contracts awarded each year.
Environmental Technology Centre - By considering environmental issues businesses can increase efficiency and profitability, while creating excellent marketing opportunities. Free help is available to small and medium sized businesses to make improvements through the adoption of more efficient use of resources, environmentally friendly working practices and the use of cleaner and more sustainable technologies.
Supplier Guide for 2012 Olympic Games - Advice and opportunities for businesses of all sizes looking to supply products and services to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, from large construction contracts to small items for the Games themselves.
Redundant Building Grant Scheme - Grants are available to convert redundant buildings for business use, particularly workspace. Grants of between £10,000 and £75,000 are available to meet up to 25% of eligible conversion or refurbishment costs.
Business Navigator - Free expert advice is available to improve the security and external appearance of company premises, together with financial assistance to undertake improvements.
Derbyshire Rural Retailer - A website designed specially for retailers in rural Derbyshire including news, training, events, networking opportunities, specialist support and advice, together with a shop club.
Think Business - Business Link has launched a new microsite, dedicated to providing a clear, online access point for anyone looking for inspiration and advice on the range of information and support available for starting-up their own business. The site will also be hosting webinars with experts talking about different aspects of starting a business in the East Midlands. Users can also register their details to get a free Business Link starter pack and can request to be contacted by a Business Link Adviser for one to one support and advice.
Search for Business Grants on J4B - Small businesses can search free of charge for grants on the J4B website.
MentoringforAll East Midlands - is designed to help East Midlands business owners access the knowledge and expertise of another business leader to develop their own skills and competences.
New Loans for Entrepreneurs - aspiring entrepreneurs who have encountered problems raising finance for their business ventures, are set to benefit from the launch of a new initiative by the East Midlands Development Agency (emda) and First Enterprise Business Agency (FEBA). Enterprise Loans East Midlands aims to help 1,000 businesses over the next ten years, by offering loans of between £3,000 and £20,000. The loan fund is specifically designed for those people who are unable to access finance from traditional sources such as banks.
Construction Skills - Corporate College is offering a range of fully funded NVQs at level 2 to employers in the workplace. The aim is to raise the skills level, confidence, motivation and morale of employees while decreasing expenditure and increasing the productivity and quality of businesses. They are experts in this field being part of EMCON Construction Centre of Vocational Excellence.
Workplace Health - Improve your health at work, with tips on dealing with stress, repetitive strain injury, back pain, exercise and healthy eating.
Rural Development Programme for England - grants mainly targeted at land-based businesses including farmers, foresters, horticulturists and equine businesses. The programme aims to: Add value to agricultural, horticultural or forestry products – including the development of new products, processes and technologies; Improve co-operation and collaboration between businesses to improve efficiency – including infrastructure and equipment investments; and, Promote diversification in the rural economy.
New service for disabled people considering self-employment - this free Business Link service includes personal advice, practical plans and help with market research, access to low-cost computer equipment, business cards and publicity for your business. For more information contact Theresa Sear on 01329 841 814 or email theresa@laylands.co.uk
Derbyshire Against Business Crime - free security advice is available from local business crime advisers, tailored to the needs of individual companies.
Foot and Mouth Disease, Avian Influenza and Bluetongue - the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) website gives information about the health and welfare of animals, including protecting and improving livestock and controlling and eradicating disease.
Melbourne Shopping Directory - Melbourne Business Association launches guide to the historic town and its shopping centre of mainly independently owned businesses.
Online vacant commercial property search - find the latest office, industrial and retail premises, plus land and development opportunities.
Contact details
South Derbyshire District Council
Economic Development Service
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0AH
Tel: 01283 595755
Fax: 01283 595760
Online: contact form
email: economic.development@south-derbys.gov.uk
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