GrowBiz XChange
Thursday 30th June
Lairds of Blairgowrie from 6.00 pm
Our final XChange networking event before the summer holidays is one not to miss.
We’ve got a great opportunity to influence how the Scottish Rural Parliament supports rural enterprise – and also to hear from a local star, Dean Dunbar, who despite being registered blind, is an adventurer and extreme sports enthusiasts.
Emma Cooper, National Coordinator of the Scottish Rural Parliament, will give an overview of the Parliament, and how developing the rural economy and enterprise is one of its priorities. The next Rural Parliament is taking place in Brechin in October.
We are also delighted to welcome Dean Dunbar to the XChange. Dean Dunbar, is a registered blind adventurer and extreme sports enthusiast, based in Blairgowrie. He branched into public speaking around two years ago and will give a short introductory talk about himself and his adventures. He’ll be accompanied by his guide dog, Stumpy.
As always, there’s a chance to network so bring along business cards and flyers. Light buffet from 6.00 pm. Please register using the link below so we have an idea of numbers. All welcome. bit.ly/1YtsvoK
Start-up Bus
The Start Up Britain bus is coming to Perth on Thursday 23rd June. Parked in St Edward Street between 10am and 4pm, you can just turn up and meet other businesses and advisors – and get a cup of free coffee!
More details here: bit.ly/28LM2jv
Calling all artists, crafters & creative organisations!
New venue "NEST" opening in Blairgowrie
GrowBiz Mentoring Programme
We were delighted to accept a certificate in recognition of our enterprise mentoring programme from Perth & Kinross Council. A big thank you to all our volunteer mentors who do such a great job supporting new businesses.
Small Biz 100
Applications are now open for the Small Biz 100. In the run up to Small Business Saturday on December 3rd, Small Biz 100 will feature 100 small businesses that best illustrate the drive, innovation and success of the UK’s enterprises, with each one having a day in the sun, where they receive exposure on social media and other channels.
Last year, customers spent £623m with small businesses on Small Business Saturday, an increase of 24% on 2014.
Applications close on June 30thth, 2016. Successful applicants will be notified by email in August. Let’s aim to have some Perthshire businesses in there.
Courier Business Awards 2016
With just over a week to go – closing date is 1st July - nominations for the Courier Business Awards are being invited. Categories include Rural Business of the Year, Tourism and Digital. Awards are a great way of promoting your business, and even being short-listed can provide valuable media exposure.
More information and nomination forms here: bit.ly/1KkDg34
ASB National Business Awards 2016
And talking of awards, the Association of Scottish Businesswomen has launched its annual search for award winning female businesses. There are 11 categories and the closing date is 8th July. The awards dinner is in Glasgow on 2nd September.
bit.ly/28KZbGS
Can Do Places
Accidental Entrepreuners & Emotional Economics
20th September 2016 House for An Art Lover, Glasgow
With distinguished researchers from across Europe, this unique event will explore the new economy of Britain and the importance of micro-enterprises.
For more information and to book - bit.ly/1T6iwnY
Business Gateway in Perth & Kinross
LEADER Rural Development Programme
The Perth & Kinross LEADER programme is well underway, providing support and grants to businesses, social enterprises and community groups.
For comprehensive information, and sources of match funding, look at the website here:
www.pkleader.org
HMRC Webinars
Did you know that HMRC regularly hold free webinars geared towards self-employed and small businesses? Click on link for details and to subscribe to their emails - http://bit.ly/1I6p67T
HMRC are also looking to engage more using Twitter. You can follow them on @HMRCbusiness and re-tweet anything you consider useful. They will respond to relevant questions on Twitter between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
And finally…………..
All you Twitter users out there – don’t forget that 8 – 9pm every Wednesday is #PerthshireHour – see you there.
If you are holding events, or have any news items about your business, GrowBiz will share on our website and social media
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