In summary
Happy New Year to all our FSB members.
As we look forward to a New Year, please let me remind you to follow our Devon FSB social media pages, as well as our regional news page and monthly newsletters. This way, you can ensure you are receiving the most up to date information both locally and regionally.
I am here to help members, so please feel free to reach out if you need any support.
Featured news and events
FSB resources to be aware of
Why not remind yourself of all the amazing content the FSB website has to offer?
If you go onto the FSB website home page at FSB.org.uk and then click, for example, on ‘Resources’ you will find a whole plethora of articles, business guides, specialist hubs and information about the wide range of training we have on offer. The ‘Content Hub’ alone has pages of information on subjects as varied as late payment, managing staff, business finances, workplace wellbeing and how to make your business more sustainable.
Elsewhere, if you want to know some of our current policy issues and business press comments then look under our dedicated section at FSB News.
Perhaps the most important area to keep looking at is our Benefits page which will remind you of all the great support you have at your fingertips and give you the link to log-in to take full advantage of them all.
So why not take the time to have a look at the website and then make sure you bookmark it to return on a regular basis as we constantly update it with the latest news and advice to help you and your business.
FSB South West Women in Business Virtual Networking
Tuesday 28 January, 10:30-11:30am
Our popular Devon and Cornwall Women in Business Networking has now been expanded and updated to become our FSB South West Women in Business Networking event.
Offering the same amazing networking, advice and support but adapted to increase participation and to reflect what our members have been asking for. For more details and to book your place click here.
In other news
Support for small businesses from the Heart of the South West Growth Hub
There is free business advice and support services available for established businesses and those looking to start-up in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. The Growth Hub Advisers have the resources to link you with business support programmes and organisations that can help you start, run or grow your business.
They also offer up to date information on the many free or part-funded events and workshops available throughout the south west and beyond. Take a look at their Events pages to find the right workshop to benefit you and your business.
Find out how they can help you here or get in touch on 03456 047 047.
Still in the news
Innovate UK Scale-up Programme
Innovate UK’s Scaleup Programme is designed for the most outstanding scaling businesses that are disrupting their industries, capable of internationalisation and growing fast.
Providing one-to-one, bespoke and funded support centred around innovative scaleups’ specific needs. It is available to those scaleup companies achieving, or with the potential for, 50% compound annual growth rates (CAGR) and over. Find out more here.
Farming Advice Service
Farmers today encounter a range of challenges beyond everyday business management. Balancing profitability, animal welfare, staff well-being, customer expectations, and staying updated with policy changes and regulations can feel demanding. The Farming Advice Service in partnership with Catchment Sensitive Farming is here to help you navigate these complexities. Find out more here.
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Get in touch
Your FSB Development Manager for Devon is Carmen Hanif. If you'd like more information about the topics above, or if you have news about this area that you'd like to share, please get in touch.
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