Small business bulletin for East Anglia

Local News 26 Nov 2024

Local small business news from Candy Richards, your FSB Development Manager. Updates cover Ipswich, Stowmarket, Bury St Edmunds, Southwold, Felixstowe, Newmarket, Norwich, King’s Lynn, Diss, Cromer, Thetford, Great Yarmouth and surrounding areas. Last update Wednesday 27 November 2024.

In summary

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. Keep reading to find out more…

Featured news and events 

Exhibitor opportunities at FSB’s brand-new bootcamp!

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.

Find out more now!

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!

Book your ticket now


In other news 

West Norfolk workshop: accelerate your business processes with AI

Taking place on 14 January, this workshop from New Anglia Growth Hub is designed for small and micro-businesses exploring how AI can help streamline their operations. Over the course of four hours, participants will learn about large language models (LLMs), including how to use popular AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance business processes.

The sessions will focus on simple, actionable steps to introduce AI into everyday workflows, ensuring minimal technical knowledge is required for businesses to benefit.

Head here to book your space now

University of Suffolk entrepreneurs Christmas fair

The University of Suffolk is hosting their popular festive fair again this year – the perfect opportunity to support their student entrepreneurs as they showcase their businesses and innovative ideas.

Enjoy an afternoon filled with festive music, food, drinks and and be part of the University of Suffolk entrepreneur community! 

Taking place at The Waterfront building on 12 December between 11 am and 3 pm, it is free to attend. Simply pop along on the day to show your support and perhaps buy a uniquely crafted Christmas gift!


Still in the news 

New grants for East Suffolk businesses

In Early December, East Suffolk Council will release new grants to support small businesses in rural areas to improve their premises, become more energy efficient, or invest in new technology or machinery. These 100% capital grants range between £15,000 and £30,000.

Find out more here.

Free workshops to help grow your business

New Anglia Growth Hub has launched a number of free workshops to support small businesses. From digital marketing to social media, financial planning support to LinkedIn training, there are a wide range of workshops to help you up-skill.

Find out more.

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Candy Richards

Your FSB Development Manager for East Anglia is Candy Richards. 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.