Be Central Bedfordshire - Business Newsletter 14.10.21

Date Added: 14/10/2021

All new Business Support Programmes have launched across Central Bedfordshire
Further Additional Restrictions Grant (ARG) funding from the Government has enabled Central Bedfordshire Council to engage with partners to deliver business support projects to local businesses impacted by Coronavirus restrictions.

Since Covid-19 began, the Council’s Business & Investment Team have been supporting the role out of business grants and providing businesses with relevant information.

We are now able to offer Central Bedfordshire based businesses access to a suite of fully funded support programmes that can help with the recovery process. These programmes focus on resilience, innovation, exporting and enabling growth. Have a look at the projects below or contact the team by email or telephone 0300 300 8272.

Cranfield extends its support for local businesses
Are you ready to scale your business? Don't miss out on a fully-funded scholarship for businesses in Central Bedfordshire. Be part of the next cohort in October and benefit from the highly regarded Ready for Scale online growth course.

Application deadline: 25th October 2021

Whether participants want to transform their company from a lifestyle business into a fast-growth business or establish how to deal with the challenges presented by Covid-19 or leaving the EU, Ready for Scale will support them to achieve their goal, take the opportunities available and take their business to the next level.

Register your interest now and get in touch with the team to find out more.

Supporting local businesses to Go Global
If you are considering exporting for the first time, an experienced exporter looking at new markets or looking to overcome barriers created by the UK-EU Trade & Co-operation agreement, Bedfordshire Chamber of Commerce have practical support on hand to help your business overcome these challenges.

There are a range of specialist one-to-one advisors and funded training courses to help support your business growth in global markets.

Find out more and register your interest, contact the Global Trade Service team on 01582 522448 or email the team.

Are you looking to increase productivity within your business?
The new programme, delivered by the University of Bedfordshire and the Central Bedfordshire Council will support ambitious local businesses looking to attract new investment and achieve accelerated growth by focusing on productivity, innovation & research.

This high-level, fully funded, accredited training is available to a senior leader and up to three delegates, aiming to build a foundation on the proven Lean Six Sigma methodology. Benefits of this programme include:
• Upskilling current staff
• Ability to bring in new products, processes & bring ideas to life
• Explained and signposted: routes to new funding & inward investment
• Business growth & waste decline

For more information, register on Central Bedfordshire Productivity Programme.

Intensive Business support in Central Bedfordshire
Are you a business owner in Central Bedfordshire whose business has been affected by the pandemic? Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have access to an in-depth business support programme and grant funding of up to £3,000. SEMLEP Growth Hub have designed this to give you the help and support you need to:
• continue to trade & diversify
• adapt & grow

Learn more and check your business’s eligibility or contact the team 0300 01234 35.

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