Business Start-up Summer BBQ

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Friday, 19 July, 2019 - 11:00 to 15:00

Business Start-up Summer BBQ

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CWLEP Growth Hub

The CWLEP Growth Hub would like to invite you to attend a Summer BBQ for start-up businesses!

Running your own business can be isolating, and in the early stages, it may be tricky to know where to go to access support, advice and information and this can slow your business growth.

We want to bring together start-up businesses (registered and trading for up to 2 years) and budding entrepreneurs from across the region, to help make valuable connections and introductions in a relaxed atmosphere with some great food (and hopefully weather!) There will also be a series of short talks by local experts, who will share their top-tips, things to watch out for when you're starting out and tools and tricks that could help you in your business journey!

You'll even have chance to put your questions to the experts in a live Q & A session* on the day. There will also be a free goodie-bag for all attendees!

Agenda: 

  • 11am - 11:45am: Registrations and Networking
  • 11:45: - 13:15pm: Presentations by Local Experts
    • Finance & Business Support from Your Bank
    • What is Enterprise Nation and How to Get Involved
    • Start-up Loans to Boost Your Business
    • Amoreantos Start-up Journey with Kickstarter
    • Top Tips for Accounting and Bookkeeping 
    • Using the Entrepreneur Kit to Launch Your Business Success
  • 13:00 - 14:00pm: BBQ and Networking
  • 14:00 - 14:30pm: Q&A Session
  • 14:30 - 15:00pm: Networking and Close of Event

Booking: Please note that this event is one ticket per attendee as the venue has a limited capacity - if you plan to bring business partners, please book one ticket each.

Important: Please note that this is a BBQ event and food will be provided by the Oakridge Golf Club Caterers. If you have any dietary requirements, intolerances or allergies, please ensure that you make us aware by emailing to: support@cwgrowthhub.co.uk or calling on 0300 060 3747.

This event is hosted and organised by the CWLEP Growth Hub who are part of the Coventry & Warwickshire Business Support Programme, which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), which means we can offer this - and any continued support following the event - at no cost to you.

*We will ask you to submit your question at the time of booking. Whilst we will try to answer as many of the questions as we can - we may be restricted due to time. Experts will be available until the end of the event, so you will have plenty of opportunity to talk with them throughout the afternoon.

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Client testimonials

Without the Growth Hubs help and assistance, we would never have been able to increase our sales & output and also grow our local business. With this help in purchasing new equipment we have expanded our operations and gained a new and increased customer base.

Nuneaton Roof Truss,

Over the past few years, Armstrongs has built up a fantastic relationship with Gary Thyeson from the Growth Hub. His advice on grants and funding has been really valuable to both Armstrongs and some of our clients. His knowledge of local business support has been helpful in signposting us to relevant support agencies as required. We look forward to working with Laura Delahunty moving forwards.

Armstrongs Accountancy LTD,

In the short time since first engaging with the Warwickshire Growth Hub we feel that Laura has understood our vision and has been so very supportive in linking us to the specialist teams who are now supporting us with training, finance and recruitment. A great service that every growing organisation should connect with

MES Systems Limited,

I have had an excellent experience working with Laura from the Growth Hub, from day one, she was taking detailed attention to my concerns and ideas. She was able to put me in contact with different organisations and people to find out answers to my questions and help me to solve some inquiries I was having. I feel this support definitely had a positive impact in my plans. 

 

PALACIOS LTD,

It’s been a fantastic inaugural eight months for the TalentTech Recruitment team and, although the reality of setting up and running a company can be a somewhat daunting experience, we have been extremely grateful for the superb help, advice and guidance given to us along our journey by Gavin Barnett and the team at CW Growth Hub. Gavin’s introductions to both Warwick & Coventry Universities and his wider business network have been absolutely invaluable.

TalentTech Recruitment LTD,

For many individuals out there, it is very hard to figure out ways and know which direction to go when it comes to setting up a business. The challenges of taking your idea and bringing it to life and not knowing where to go and who to speak to for advice. it can get very frustrating..

King of Saffron LTD,

This grant [which we received with the help of the Growth Hub and Coventry City Council] will really help us get on track for business growth and succeed with our vision. Personally, I would also like to thank the team for supporting me through the grant application process. You have been very approachable and attentive throughout.

Exeter Analytical (UK) Limited,

Thank you for the comprehensive and professional guidance

Burbidge & Son Ltd,

Over the years since the Growth Hub was set up we have habitually gone to our Account Manager as a one-stop shop for all business-related information.  It has been a really convenient way of finding suppliers, advisors and, on one occasion, we even asked for assistance with finding customers.  We are invited to a wide range of business events including business development workshops, Brexit roundtable discussions, seminars on various topics and have also been asked to speak at some events.  When we have needed additional information, for example, finding finance sources or help with selecti

Marchantcain Design Limited,

Thanks to CW Growth hub getting us access to grant funding we have been able to invest in the latest computer monitoring system, which will enable us to compete with the national companies within our industry.

Comrie Leisure Limited,

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