Be Central Bedfordshire - Business Newsletter 01.07.21
Date Added: 01/07/2021
Export Academy - explore selling in overseas markets
This Government funded programme is created to help businesses reach their full export potential and gives small and medium sized businesses the know-how to sell to customers around the world with confidence.
It provides businesses with an unmissable opportunity to learn and understand the fundamentals of exporting and you will leave the programme with:
- a practical export strategy
- the confidence to begin exploring new markets
This comprises of 10 core modules, delivered as 10 x 1hr workshops, bonus webinars, 1-2-1 support clinics and roundtable sessions and runs up until the end of September 2021.
To register contact 0345 222 0159, email or visit the website.
Workplace Charging Scheme Grant
Electric cars have seen a surge in popularity in the UK over the last few years, and sales are likely to continue to rise as consumer confidence grows. The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles is encouraging businesses to make charging points available at workplaces.
• This provides eligible applicants with support towards the upfront costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints
• It is available to any business, charity or public authority, with some conditions
• The contribution is limited to the 75% of purchase and installation costs, up to a maximum of £350 for each socket
Learn more and apply now.
Social enterprise support project
This business support project provides individuals and organisations across the SEMLEP area to start, run, finance and grow social enterprises.
They offer a variety of remote and 1-2-1 support options that can be tailored to your needs and provide other chargeable services.
Since 2011 they have supported over 2500 clients to become successful sustainable businesses.
To get in touch visit the website and complete the contact form or email the team.
New resources library launched
Be Central Bedfordshire is the website destination for all new and existing businesses in the local area. The website is a portal to business support services and information, whether to enable a smooth relocation or guide the business through its plans for growth.
The team at Be Central Bedfordshire have added a new Resource Library section to the website, offering information regarding local, regional and national strategic economic planning, employment/skills development, sector strategies and other sources of useful material to aid businesses in research and planning. The library also holds a repository of back copies of your favourite news bulletin, Let’s Talk Business, so you need never miss the latest information for businesses in Central Bedfordshire.
You can find the Resource Library within the Media & Events section.
Police CyberAlarm goes live
CyberAlarm will help your business monitor and report the malicious activity you face from the Internet.
It acts as a “CCTV camera” monitoring the traffic seen by your businesses’ connection to the internet.
Once a member a ‘CyberAlarm Virtual Server’ is installed on your system which will be used to collect and process traffic.
It does not interfere with normal network operations and is a small virtual appliance outside the network.
If you would like to become part of Police CyberAlarm or receive regular security updates and reports, register on the website or contact Business Development Manager Saverio Bongo by email.
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