Small business bulletin for East Anglia

Local News 30 Oct 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 Tuesday 1 October 2024.

In summary

As we head towards the end of the year, we’re shaping our events for 2025. We will be visiting new locations, so more members have the chance to come to an FSB networking event. If there is a venue that you think would be the perfect place for an event, email [email protected]

Featured news and events 

Have your say and shape local policy

Shaping national and local policy to support small businesses is at the heart of what FSB does. Right now, many local authorities across East Anglia are setting out their economic and skills strategies and FSB is fully engaged, outlining how small businesses can best be supported to help power local economic growth.

Many of our members regularly engage with their local Development Manager, Candy Richards, to share their views, challenges, and suggestions. If you would like to have your say, please reach out to Candy at [email protected]

 

Norwich networking with FSB and HSBC

Secure your space at our latest networking event in the heart of Norwich, in partnership with HSBC. If you’re looking to grow your business connections and opportunities for collaboration, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

With over 100 businesses already signed up, Book your free ticket now.


In other news 

Boost training for Breckland businesses

Breckland Council has released a new grant designed to support employees aged between 16 and 30 to boost their skills and take advantage of free training. This personalised support package also includes confidence building and employment support and is designed to support individuals to find work or increase their knowledge and expertise.

To find out more, email [email protected]

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.


Still in the news 

Pop-up shop space in King’s Lynn

Are you looking for short-term affordable space for your small business or start-up? King’s Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council has launched a new programme to support local small businesses, providing pop-up shop space to provide a helping hand to get a foothold on the high street.

To find out more, email [email protected]

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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Get in touch

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.