Donate your unwanted smart phones to Glossop charity
As the name suggests, PCrefurb refurbishes donated IT devices and passes them on to those unable to afford their own.
They are currently appealing for undamaged and preferably unlocked smart phones.
If you're able to collect phones from your workforce and donate them to the charity they will play a part in changing the lives of people who may be homeless, escaping domestic violence, recovering from addiction or job seeking.
Every business supporting this appeal will be mentioned on the charity's social media platforms.
Contact Operations Officer Julia Norton if you can help.
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Understanding the benefits and barriers of export
Research shows that small and medium-sized businesses that export achieve higher turnover growth, innovate more and create jobs.
The Department for International Trade has joined forces with Derbyshire Festival of Business to host a free event demonstrating the many benefits that exporting could bring to your business as well as how to overcome barriers and signpost the specialist support available.
So whether you're new to exporting, have your first order from an international client or are new to an exporting role, this event on 17 November will have something for you.
Venue: iHub, Infinity Park Way, Infinity Park, Derby, DE24 9FU.
Time: 9.30am - 11.30am
Find out more.
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Covid - keeping safe this winter
The virus has not gone away so it's as important as ever that we all do what we can to protect ourselves and others as we move into the colder months.
Coronavirus remains a serious health risk and we are all advised to:
- If you haven't already, get vaccinated
- Get tested and self-isolate if required
- Take tests even if you do not have symptoms
- Wash your hands regularly and cover coughs and sneezes
- Limit close contact with people you don't live with and let fresh air in when meeting indoors. Meeting outdoors is safer.
- Wear a face covering in crowded and enclosed spaces where you come into contact with people you don't usually meet.
Find out more about the Autumn and Winter Plan.
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Chapel-en-le-Frith Shop Frontage Scheme
Grants of up to £2,000 to pay for the improvement of shop fronts, building facades and private pavement areas in front of the conservation area shops.
The Whaley4Wards Shopfront Grant Scheme
An easy access small grant scheme to pay for half the costs of any works carried out on shop fronts. Maximum grant: £1,000.
D2N2 Business Investment Fund
Grants of £3,500 to £30,000 to help businesses fund projects that will improve productivity and efficiency or create jobs including digital developments, specialist consultancy and equipment purchases.
Grants and support for the Visitor Economy
Business support and small business grants of between £1k and £10k are now available to boost the visitor economy and it's supply chain in the following areas: accessibility; internationalisation; environmental; cycling. Available until March 2022.
Check our website for information about other available funding.
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High Peak Borough Council and Staffordshire Moorlands District Council, working as a Strategic Alliance, source a variety of suppliers, services and works for both Councils.
You can check the opportunities we have available on our website where you'll also find more information about how to submit a bid or an expression of interest.
See what's available.
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Green Entrepreneurs Fund
A £2m fund for businesses interested in developing and investing in green energy and carbon reduction schemes has been set up.
The scheme has three elements:
- Demonstrator Fund - £1.2m has been earmarked for high quality green, alternative energy or low carbon initiatives to provide community heat and power schemes. Minimum grant: £100,000.
- Small Grant Fund - Grants of £10k - £20k from a £500,000 pot are available for game changing proposals in alternative energy, clean fuel and carbon reduction.
- Scholarship Fund - £100,000 training fund to support individuals to retrain with skills to enable them to enter the field of alternative energy.
More information on eligibility, timescales and applications.
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Webinar: Getting started with video for your business
Learn how to harness the power of video to promote your business and create impactful videos even on a modest budget.
Thursday 21 October, 10am - 12pm
Webinar: Wellbeing tips for remote workers
Discuss the importance of having your own wellbeing checklist for remote working, explore the key habits of successful remote workers and learn practical tips for healthy remote working.
Thursday 21 October, 2pm - 4pm
Webinar: How to get the best from your freight forwarder
If you're thinking of starting importing/exporting or you're fairly new to overseas trading, this session will help you take the right steps when choosing a freight forwarder and show you how to get the best from them.
Friday 22 October, 10am - 12pm
Webinar: Understanding your ideal customers
Understand your customers, what drives them and how to find them. Develop your ideal client and consider how this fits in with your marketing.
Monday 25 October, 10am - 1pm
Glossop Business Expo
Come along to meet and network with other businesses.
Monday 25 October, Glossopdale School, 10am - 3pm
Webinar: Developing the right website for your business
This free event simplifies the process of building your website and gives you a better understanding of what's right for you.
Tuesday 26 October, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Webinar: Getting started with social media
Learn about the major platforms and who is using them to help you choose the ones that will be most effective for you.
Tuesday 26 October, 2pm - 4pm
D2 Business Starter Programme
Laws and legislation - Intellectual Property; practical day to day advice; legal considerations.
Wednesday 27 October, 10am - 2pm
Business planning - unique selling point; National Insurance, tax and when to register; showcase your ideas through your business plan.
Wednesday 3 November, 10am - 2pm
Enterprise graduation - finalise your plan and next steps; discuss further support.
Wednesday 10 November, 10am - 2pm
The Revive Church CAP Job Club
Practical help as you seek employment. Every Thursday for eight weeks starting on 4 November, 10.30am - 12.30pm.
High Peak Business Club
Networking event for anyone in business.
Friday 5 November, Chapel Golf Club, 7.30am - 9.30am
Events calendar
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Business Helpline Tel: 0333 006 9178
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