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Local businesses invited to free Business Support Surgeries in Broxtowe
Business owners will have the chance to meet with Nottinghamshire County Council’s experienced Business Adviser, Alison North, who will offer personalised advice on how to grow and develop your business. Whether you’re well-established or just starting out, Alison can provide tailored support and guidance.
There are three sessions available, each with six bookable slots on the following dates:
- Monday 27 January, 9:30am – 4:30pm, Beeston Library – book here (opens in a new window)
- Monday 24 February, 9:30am – 4:30pm, Eastwood Library – book here (opens in a new window).
- Monday 17 March, 9:30am – 4:30pm, Beeston Library – book here (opens in a new window).
Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council and Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Asset Management, Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE, ‘Broxtowe is a great place to do business, with a strong presence of small and micro enterprises and at Broxtowe Borough Council we are committed to helping these businesses grow and reach their full potential. Funding business support through Nottinghamshire County Council allows us to provide expert advice and guidance to local business owners free of charge. I encourage local business owners to book a session and take advantage of this valuable opportunity’.
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Business Adviser, Alison North said, ‘These regular free one-to-one sessions run out of the local library network and are for you no matter what stage in business you’re at, as long as you are based in Broxtowe. It’s a one-to-one informal chat to understand your business better, its opportunities and needs. There are some things that I can help you with myself and others where I’ll signpost to other experts. This includes things like training and events, sector specific support, and finance and grants but each conversation is different and I will be guided by what you need and what is best for you.’
There are around 6,000 businesses operating in Broxtowe. The majority are Small to Medium Enterprises (SME) employing fewer than 249 people. Around 80% of local businesses are micro businesses with fewer than 9 employees. The Council are committed to working with these businesses to ensure that they can all fulfil their potential.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is UK Government funded and Broxtowe Borough Council has been allocated a total of £2,584,477 over a three-year period 2022-25. Activity funded in 2024/5 includes local business, skills and community projects, including a set of community grant-funded projects.