REAL Devon

The REAL Devon Local Action Group (LAG) is working with local people and businesses to develop opportunities for improving the rural economy.

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

https://t.co/HnsqeGYLBN

[HOTSW Growth Hub @GrowthHubHOTSW]

The deadline for the Dairy Response Fund has been extended from 14 August to 11 September. The fund was opened to support dairy farmers with the impact of COVID-19.

For further information, please visit https://t.co/uXKLXCIJKA @Devon_Hour @SouthWestHour @somersethour

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

COVID-19 guidance for business

If you require further details or clarification on the latest guidance, please contact the Heart of the South West - Growth Hub team - see link:
https://t.co/WeCFeZiEeW

or call this number 03456 047 047 to speak with a member of the team.

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

UPDATE - Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS):
- Extended to include all viable small businesses
- No longer require personal guarantees for Loans under £250,000.
-Operational changes to speed up lending approvals.

For further details: https://t.co/98WLk2SrOE

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

Please see latest CIVID 19 update (April 1st) from Heart of the South West Growth Hub - provides links to support services for all business types:
https://t.co/WeCFeZiEeW

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

If you missed them, here are the Coronavirus Business Support Links:

All businesses:
https://t.co/LcGdR5jgGM

Self-employed:
https://t.co/WHd5YKZmFP

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

The RDPE Growth Programme has re-opened - for small rural businesses and farmers - focussed on food processing, business development and tourism infrastructure projects.

The min. grant is now £20,000 – capital only. EOIs by 16/02/2020.

For more detail: https://t.co/VdmDEyv8C0

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

Countryside Productivity

Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme ‘Round 2’ is now available for all farm types including livestock, horticulture and arable businesses.

https://t.co/dRtlT5vlnB

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

How’s Business Survey?

Data is now being collected for the JUNE 2019 South West ‘How’s Business?’ Survey. To thank you for taking part, you will be re-directed to the full report for the previous month. Deadline: 31st July 2019

Latest survey link:

https://t.co/0aY3QQV7FE

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

Brexit event for business – 30 spaces remaining

A Brexit 'information for business' event is being held at the Somerset West and Taunton Council offices in Taunton (TA11HE) on the 25th July 2019 3-5pm.

The link to this free event is: https://t.co/8UhXxBlHiu

[Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service @TSConnected]

Does your business use weights or measures to ensure the accuracy of goods or services you provide? Make sure they are accurate by getting them tested in our Metrology Lab, which is UKAS accredited for weight testing and calibration. Find out more: https://t.co/Fkt3B17d2T

[Engaging Rural Micros Trial @RuralMicros]

Rural businesses - Secure your focus group place today! #Research #BusinessSupport #Rural #Devon

[HotSW Growth Support @ERDF_GSP]

Check out Charlie from @bw_businesswest 's blog post on working on the Growth Support Programme. Charlie talks about the businesses who have had support with us and what their successes have been since taking on a business adviser: https://t.co/QtgoKObP2i

[HotSW Enhance SE @ERDF_Enhance]

In our latest blog @C0tt0n1 interviews a few female social entrepreneurs who have taken part in #Enhance_SE about what their #socent does, what they find most rewarding, how the #businesssupport has helped and their key aims for the future https://t.co/iOxlHQJwbA #IWD2019

[HotSW Enhance SE @ERDF_Enhance]

Increase your customer base through marketing, improve sustainability through effective financial and strategic planning and efficiency with the use of the cloud. Refreshments and networking lunch provided. Register here https://t.co/JvF6y9W9eQ #commbiz #commshop #commpub

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

Would you like to join our team? We are recruiting for a LEADER Programme Officer, more details can be found here:
https://t.co/xaVk5w0GtY

[REAL Devon @REALDevonLeader]

Would you like to join our team? We are recruiting for a LEADER Programme Officer, more details can be found here:
https://t.co/xaVk5w0GtY

[HOTSW Growth Hub @GrowthHubHOTSW]

The “Preparing for EU Exit” website provides guidance for individuals and businesses. It is designed to help you get your business prepared for the UK leaving the EU. https://t.co/DNqwSvEO2I

[HotSW Enhance SE @ERDF_Enhance]

Increase your customer base through marketing, improve sustainability through effective financial and strategic planning and efficiency with the use of the cloud. Refreshments and networking lunch provided. Register here https://t.co/v2CKObai6T #commbiz #commshop #commpub

[Engaging Rural Micros Trial @RuralMicros]

We want to better understand the needs of #Devon #rural businesses so we can design FREE business support that is right for them. Get in touch at [email protected] #BusinessSupport #Innovation #businessgrowth

[Engaging Rural Micros Trial @RuralMicros]

Have your say on future business support programmes! Take part in the Engaging Rural Micros project!