Having grown up in the Netherlands, Veronica White had a very different experience to cycling in the UK which she initially found daunting, until she discovered the joy of cycling on the National Cycle Network. Read her story 👉 buff.ly/3YyxaeM

Fantastic turn out for FSB 50 birthday.

Free Business Workshop, “Understanding your Customer's Digital Journey” with refreshments & networking, at Exeter Science Park. Hosted by the Heart of the South West Growth Hub to help you unlock the potential of digital marketing for your business. go.fsb.org.uk/48s5N9s

💡If you run a small firm, are self-employed, or are an employer, a range of tax reliefs and allowances are available from HMRC. ✅ According to our research, a lot of small business owners are unaware of the tax reliefs available to them. Take a look at the guidance 🔗

Capital grants ranging from £5,000 up to £49,999 will be available for capital projects for businesses in Devon and Torbay as part of the Green Impact Fund. The deadline is 29th November 2024. Find out more here: go.fsb.org.uk/4hJ1rz5

Small businesses - there's still time to have your say in our #NetZero survey🌱 💭 Share your views on a wide range of green and net zero issues to help influence how key decision-makers can better support SMEs. Take the survey now ⤵️ 🔗 fsbbigvoice.co.uk/NetZero2024

Our friends at Slow Ways recently passed us a copy of their excellent new pocket atlas. It’s a book of walking routes mapped out by their volunteers connecting all of Britain's towns and cities. Check them out!

⭐Take advantage of our Black Friday Membership Discount, offering 20% off⭐ This amazing offer is available from today until 29th November. Don't risk missing out, click to find out more here: fsb.org.uk/blackfriday.ht…

The #SouthGloucestershire Business Show – which takes place at Thornbury Leisure Centre on Tus Nov 19 and Weds Nov 20 - features a packed programme of workshops & panels so why not visit go.fsb.org.uk/457NliW to register and pick from the wide range of great events on offer...

⭐Take advantage of our Black Friday Membership Discount, offering 20% off⭐ This amazing offer is available from today until 29th November. Don't risk missing out, click to find out more here: fsb.org.uk/blackfriday.ht…

The South Gloucestershire Business Show promises to be a feast of business activity so to see the full programme of activities and book individual events during the two days please visit go.fsb.org.uk/457NliW. It’s going to be a great couple of days – don’t miss it!

Thought about joining Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) and not quite done it yet? Well, let's make it 20 per cent easier... Yes, for a limited time only you can save 20% on your first year's Federation of Small Businesses membership with code: FRIDAY20 Join today: go.fsb.org.uk/BLACKFRIDAY20

The subject of AI is one that many of us are grappling with at the moment & if you have a business in the #Bristol #Bath #SouthGlos area West of England Growth Hub want to assess the barriers you may be encountering in adopting AI. To join the survey visit forms.office.com/e/kj2jKBAz8B

Gain crucial insights and practical guidance from experts at FSB Legal and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to navigate these changes confidently, whether you’re a seasoned employer or just starting out. Register now - bit.ly/40cRGCX

Gain crucial insights and practical guidance from experts at FSB Legal and the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) to navigate these changes confidently, whether you’re a seasoned employer or just starting out. Register now - bit.ly/40cRGCX

Why not join us on Wednesday, November 27 for the final online meeting of the year for our positive, encouraging and supportive FSB #Disabled #Entrepreneurs? Open to FSB members and non-members alike all you have to do to be part of it is register at go.fsb.org.uk/4hKpoWH

If you are based in Torbay, and looking to set up your own business this year, take part in this free 4 week programme from Torbay Council. Sign up now. Starts 14 January, 10am – 1pm, Torbay Business Centre, Torquay For more information click here: go.fsb.org.uk/49YIeWB

BIPC Devon Start-up Grant for BAME Founders BIPC Devon have teamed up with the Diversity Business Incubator to deliver small business grants and business support packages to create over 22 new BAME-founded businesses across Devon. Find out more here: go.fsb.org.uk/3PjbJc2

92% of small businesses have concerns about the Governments Employment Rights Bill. Their voices are clear, more needs to be done to support small businesses and stop the recruitment of fewer staff. Find out more here: fsb.org.uk/resources-page…

It would be useful to hear directly from small businesses (both members and non members) across Devon about how trading is, what challenges are affecting you, and what sort of support would be useful. Feel free to email me in confidence at [email protected]