Business advice, support and funding news
The early bird catches the discount
Published: Thursday 23rd May 2013
Ipswich Borough Council, in partnership with Ipswich Central, is sponsoring a 'Buying and Visual Merchandising' workshop as a way to support small retail businesses in Ipswich.
Creative jobs boost for Ipswich
Published: Thursday 16th May 2013
Partners from the UK and France will meet next month to discuss the overall progress of a £1.2 million project that will establish a creative hub at Ipswich’s Town Hall.
New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership’s Growing Business Fund has been launched in Suffolk.
Published: Friday 26th April 2013
The £3 million fund provides cash grants to businesses, of between £25,000 and £100,000 for companies looking to expand their operations and create new jobs.
Suffolk Business Exhibition
Published: Friday 15th February 2013
Sponsors and media partners recently gathered at Ipswich Town Hall to officially launch this year’s Suffolk Business Exhibition.
Young Entrepreneurs can access start-up funding
Published: Thursday 27th September 2012
A start-up scheme that will help launch up to 30,000 new companies has begun providing business support and loans to young people.
Suffolk Business Month - September 2012
Published: Tuesday 28th August 2012
The first ever ‘Suffolk Business Month’ will be held across the county this September.
Social Media Workshop - Which Works Best?
Published: Friday 3rd August 2012
As part of Suffolk Business Month Ipswich Borough Council is hosting a social media workshop.
New Anglia Business Information Portal
Published: Friday 1st June 2012
The New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership has launched a new website to help entrepreneurs and small businesses access the help and information they need to set up and grow their enterprises.
Energy Breakfast
Published: Friday 9th March 2012
The Carbon Trust is running an exciting new training programme of Energy Efficient Breakfast events.
Free Social Media Workshop for Retailers
Published: Thursday 26th January 2012
Marketing through social media platforms gives high street retailers a way to 'fight back' effectively, increase awareness of their products and services and ultimately, to increase sales.
Are you a small independent shop that needs help?
Published: Tuesday 24th January 2012
Mary Portas is back with a brand new series on Channel 4. If you run an independent shop in Ipswich that is struggling to survive or expand and would like to take part, please get in touch.
MENTA - Business Skills Training Courses for Small and Start up Businesses
Published: Tuesday 17th January 2012
These one day courses are available to anyone considering being their own boss or already running a small business.
Suzanne takes trading test
Published: Wednesday 19th October 2011
The latest entrepreneur to occupy the “Test Trading” unit in Ipswich’s Tower Ramparts shopping centre is Suzanne Howes, of Prima Gifts and Favours.
New funding for Leadership and Management
Published: Thursday 7th July 2011
Up to £1000 in grant funding is now available to help your business pay for the training your business needs to grow.
New competition for budding entrepreneurs
Published: Friday 15th April 2011
Calling all budding entrepreneurs - try your hand at market trading for free and be in with the chance to win £2,000!
Government launches new business support package
Published: Wednesday 23rd March 2011
The Government has announced a new portfolio of business support products designed to help business development and economic growth, called Solutions for Business (SfB), accessible via Business Link.
Retail trade is a piece of cake
Published: Wednesday 9th March 2011
If cupcakes are your thing, make sure you check out the new CupCake Salon in the Test Trading retail start-up unit in Tower Ramparts Shopping Centre.
Getting in touch
Published: Thursday 24th February 2011
The opening times for the Customer Service Centre in the Town Hall and our telephone Contact Centre are changing with effect from the week commencing 14th March 2011.
Know your workplace postcode
Published: Tuesday 8th February 2011
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) is asking businesses to help make staff aware of the postcode of their place of work so that they can record it on their 2011 Census questionnaires in March.
Meet the Food & Drink Buyers for London 2012
Published: Friday 28th January 2011
Would you like the opportunity to present your products to the London 2012 food buying team? Well this could be your chance.
New home for retail entrepreneurs
Published: Tuesday 25th January 2011
Test Trading, Ipswich's successful retail entrepreneur scheme, has moved to Tower Ramparts Shopping Centre.
Challenge Suffolk 100 in 100 Campaign
Published: Friday 24th December 2010
Suffolk Chamber of Commerce is working with many local partners on an ambitious project to increase the number of Apprenticeship opportunities on offer in Suffolk.
£2.8 million to help local people facing redundancy
Published: Thursday 18th November 2010
A £2.8 million fund could offer a vital lifeline for local people facing the worrying prospect of redundancy.
Applications open for 2012 Opportunities
Published: Wednesday 6th October 2010
The London 2012 Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) is calling on dedicated and passionate people to apply to its London 2012 Games Maker volunteering programme.
Town centre boost
Published: Friday 17th September 2010
Ipswich town centre is undergoing a new revival, with a number of stores opening in recent weeks.
Help your business with an Innovation Voucher
Published: Friday 27th August 2010
SMEs in the East of England can apply for one of EEDA's £3,000 Innovation Vouchers. You will have to be quick though as there are only 60 vouchers left!
Wanted: Innovative Small Companies and Entrepreneurial Talent
Published: Tuesday 9th March 2010
The Pitch is an annual competition which aims to find the UK's most exciting and innovative small companies and entrepreneurial talent.
East of England businesses urged to make the right choice
Published: Friday 20th November 2009
The Valuation Office Agency has issued a factsheet to help ensure businesses aren't caught out by 'professionals' offering help to reduce business rates but then charging more in fees than is saved.
China Regional Cities Introduction Event
Published: Tuesday 29th September 2009
The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) is organising a delegation to visit the UK to introduce a wide range of opportunities for trade & investment.
Ipswich Fights Back
Published: Wednesday 9th September 2009
Ipswich is fighting back against the recession by bringing together business leaders, the Borough Council and the media in a campaign that has reached Downing Street.
Business Centre offers free office rental
Published: Tuesday 21st July 2009
Basepoint Business Centre is continuing to break new ground in the local business community by launching 12 months free office rental for charities and 6 months free rental for start-up businesses.
Ipswich Fighting Back Breakfast Seminar
Published: Tuesday 26th May 2009
Don't miss the Ipswich Fighting Back Breakfast Seminar.
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