In summary
Welcome to the latest news from FSB Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire. We have some great events coming up in 2025, including our first ever FSB Bootcamp event, which takes place in March. With a variety of speakers, workshops and exhibitors, you won’t want to miss out! Find out more in our featured events section below.
Featured news and events
Boost your brand – exhibitor opportunities at FSB’s brand-new bootcamp
Have you booked your ticket for our brand-new bootcamp in Peterborough? Taking place in March 2025, in partnership with NatWest, this jam-packed event includes a wide-range of workshops on topics including AI, marketing, and business growth.
Our keynote speaker is entrepreneur and award winner Esther Roche, founder of DeRoiste Natural Beauty. Esther will share her journey to success juggling a family of five, two businesses, and a successful podcast.
Looking to boost your brand to local small businesses? Want to be part of FSB’s exciting new bootcamp in Cambridgeshire? Then make sure you check out the opportunities to exhibit at FSB’s Grow your Business for Good bootcamp, coming up in March 2025.
Taking place at Allia Future Business Centre in the heart of Peterborough, we have a limited number of exhibition spaces available to help you make your business stand out from the crowd and get in front of entrepreneurs from across the East of England.
Grow your business for good with FSB’s latest bootcamp
Our popular bootcamp series is coming to Peterborough featuring a brilliant line-up of expert speakers to help you hone your skills in marketing, AI, and fraud prevention. And with plenty of networking sessions built into the day, there will be lots of opportunities to mix and mingle with local entrepreneurs to grow your connections. With limited tickets available, make sure you don’t miss out!
In other news
Skills hub on demand
With so much changing for SMEs, FSB’s On Demand Webinars are a brilliant way to stay informed and boost your business skills.
Covering everything from making the most of your FSB membership to hiring apprentices or managing working capital, these sessions offer expert insights whenever you need them.
The FSB Skills Hub is a flexible resource library, perfect for busy business owners. By bookmarking the Skills Hub, you’ll have a go-to for updates and support as new challenges and opportunities come up. Stay ahead with FSB’s on-demand learning, available anytime!
Business Funding in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough now live
A new investment fund has launched for Cambridgeshire businesses, offering capital grants and loans of up to £75,000 to SMEs in the CPCA region, covering Peterborough, Fenland, Huntingdonshire, East Cambridgeshire, South Cambridgeshire, and Cambridge.
The Social Impact Investment Fund (SIIF) aims to bridge the gap for social ventures that need flexible, patient capital. By providing grants and social loans, the SIIF supports organisations to achieve both social and financial goals, fostering community growth and lasting impact. For more information see here
Still in the news
St Albans Greener Together Net Zero Fund is now live!
The St Albans Greener Together Net Zero Fund provides grants for not-for-profit organisations, community groups and small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to deliver sustainability projects that will benefit St Albans District linked to transport and energy.
Applicants can apply for funding for grants between £2,000 and £20,000. To find out more information and apply please go to the St Albans Greener Together page on the Council website. The deadline for applications is midnight 30 October.
If you have any questions, please do get in touch.
Space to be Brilliant Book Now for Free!
South Cambs Connect offers modern co-working spaces, bookable hot desks, and meeting rooms at no cost. Facilities include ergonomic furniture, private workspaces, EV charger access, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments. It’s ideal for businesses, freelancers, and volunteers seeking a flexible working environment. The space is fully wheelchair accessible and available Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm. Whether for a one-off meeting or long-term use, this facility caters to varied business needs.
For more information or to book, visit their website.
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