Council offers tourism businesses free incentive
Date Added: 05/05/2021
Working in partnership with Experience Bedfordshire, the destination management organisation for Bedfordshire, we are funding membership for 65 businesses to help boost their business as the tourism sector reopens in line with the Government’s roadmap.
Local tourist attractions who want to register their interest can email the team or to read the press release for more information.
Digital remit webinar series now available
Take a look at the upcoming sessions below:
20.05 I Branding: making the world a better place
28.05 I Marketing: identifying the wants and needs of your customers
31.05 I Sales: helping prospects become customers
02.06 I Digital: promoting your business without leaving home
03.06 I Cashflow: sustaining your business
14.06 I Accounts: understanding your financial health
SEMLEP Growth Hub has a number of webinars and can offer 121 support for businesses online and call 0300 01234 35.
Free mental wellbeing and personal development courses
The Recovery College provides a wide range of courses, workshops and 1:1 personal development services and they are available to anyone over 18 living or working in Bedfordshire. There is the opportunity for a free one to one session to make sure we really understand your needs and challenges, make a plan to help you access our workshops and to support you to make plans for you and your future. View a wide range of free courses via the prospectus. For more information email or Telephone 01234 263621 or 01582 708917.
Question Time: the future of the High Street
This national FSB webinar will examine the issues affecting all businesses and consumers on the future of the High Street.
Date: Monday, 10 May
Time: 11:00
There will be a panel of influential politicians and entrepreneurs who will take your questions and will examine how the high street can survive and thrive in a post Covid world.
Register your interest or for more dedicated events call the helpline 01253 336028 or email the team.
Business sign up to go "Green"
Since launching in February, so far 5 businesses have had their grants approved and others are in the pipeline to help fund a third of the cost of energy-saving upgrades, such as LED lighting, solar PV, heating upgrades, insulation, double glazing and more.
Small and medium sized businesses in Central Bedfordshire can access a grant of up to £5,000 to invest in low carbon measures, which can help businesses reduce overheads, lower carbon emissions and improve eco-credentials.
The application process is quick and easy. All that’s needed to apply is a supplier quote, 12 months energy bills, and a completed application form.
To benefit from this grant and to find out further information get in touch by phoning 01494 928902.
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