In summary
We have a number of good events for members to enjoy on the horizon – virtual networking and an in-person session in Bath, local Expos in Bristol, Bath and Swindon and our first ever Bootcamp in Gloucestershire – so make sure you follow all our social media and keep checking our website for updates. And don’t forget if you ever want a 1-2-1 about any FSB issue or benefit just email us via the links at the bottom and let’s talk....
Featured news and events
Sign up now to join our first ever local FSB Bootcamp
We are delighted to announce that FSB Gloucestershire is to stage its first ever ‘Bootcamp’ to help you and your business grow - and we would love you to join us.
FSB Bootcamps have been successfully running throughout the country over the past couple of years but this is the first time we have had one on our ‘patch’ and we have got a cracking line up of speakers and sessions to help you feel informed, inspired and enthused.
Our ‘Springboard to Growth’ session will take place at the University of Gloucestershire’s Business School between 9am-3pm on Wednesday 14 May and we are thrilled to have The Growth Hub Gloucestershire as our key supporters, sponsors and partners.
Tickets are now available to buy and cost just £10 for FSB members and £20 for non-members - and that includes a lunch too! - and we know they will be in high demand so don’t delay in signing up. And, if you are interested in exhibiting we have a small number of very low cost table-and-chair-and-pullups stands available (just £75 for members or £125 for non-members!).
To book and secure your tickets to attend the event visit Bootcamp visitor sign up and to book a stand visit Bootcamp exhibitor sign up.
Gloucestershire, Bristol & Bath Virtual Networking
We hold well-attended and relaxed online networking events up to twice a month for FSB members and guests in the Bath, Bristol, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire area and if you would like to join us to be part of the sessions why not sign up now for our meeting on Friday 21 February.
In other news
Sustainable business travel initiatives in the West of England
If you are a business in the West of England looking to find ways to make transport to work cheaper and more sustainable, the TravelWest website is definitely worth checking out.
Among the support available for businesses is the Sustainable Travel Roadshow where a team of expert local Travel Advisors would come to your organisation/business and motivate your staff to travel sustainably and Dr Bike where a mechanic will come to your location to check over employees’ bikes, making simple repairs and adjustments to ensure they are in good working order.
Elsewhere electric pool bikes are available to those operating within Bristol City Council’s area where bikes are available to trial for 3-6 months with a 50 per cent match funded grant to purchase a bike on offer at the end (see Bike Trial and Loans).
There is plenty more information - including on grants and journey sharing - as well as up to date news on travel initiatives available so head for this link to find out more.
Join our FSB in-person networking event in Bath
If you would like to take part in an in-person FSB networking event in Bath then make a note of Thursday, March 6 when we will be hitting the city for a breakfast get-together.
We are a partner and exhibitor of the new Bath and North East Somerset Business Show (Bath Business Show) taking place at the Guildhall on both 5 and 6 March and on that second day we will be hosting a friendly and relaxing FSB networking breakfast. You can book your spot now at this link.
The show itself is run by the team behind the successful South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire Business Shows and will feature a host of talks, workshops and seminars as well as offering a great chance to network and visit exhibition stands including of course an FSB one.
So why not join us at the event – and at our breakfast – and put 5/6 March into your diary to enjoy a show to remember...
Still in the news
Join us for two great forthcoming local Expo events
We are very pleased to be teaming up again with the B2B Expos team to take part and exhibit at two local Expos in Bristol and Swindon in the spring/early summer.
First up is The Swindon Business Expo which takes place on Thursday 24 April at DoubleTree by Hilton and is a day aiming to be fully-focused on sales, marketing, innovation, and growth. Whether you're a local business owner, entrepreneur, or professional, this event is designed to help you take your business to the next level. You can book at this link.
A couple of months later we are heading to Bristol when on Thursday 19 June we will be exhibiting at the BAWA Conference Centre. To be an 'early bird booker' see Bristol Expo.
We exhibited at these two B2B's shows last year and found them to be positive, well-run and upbeat affairs which helped businesses to connect so why not join us at these events this year to network and learn from fellow attendees and exhibitors.
Check out the FSB’s successful networking for specific business groups
Networking – both in-person and virtual – continues to play an important role in the lives of FSB members and while most of it is ‘open’ to everyone do you know we have a number of sessions for those who want to meet with fellow business people from certain sectors/groups?
For as well as local area meetings which occur across the UK we also have separate nationally-run online sessions for particular groups within business.
As an example, we have run a successful online ‘disabled entrepreneurs’ networking meeting for those with any form of physical or mental health issues every month for more than two years and in addition we have regular online meetings for creative business owners, the hospitality sector, Women in Business, ethnic minority - led businesses and the LGBTQ+ business community. We have also just introduced our first meeting for entrepreneurs with a military background – it takes place on 20 March and can be booked here.
To explore the full range of sector-specific meetings, local area networking sessions, and national webinars, visit our FSB Events Calendar.
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Get in touch
Your FSB Development Manager for Gloucestershire, Bristol and Bath is Sam Holliday. 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.
- email us: [email protected]
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- follow us on Facebook: @FSB.GloucestershireBristolBath
- connect with me on LinkedIn: Sam Holliday