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Carmen Hanif

@FSBDevon

@fsb_policy @FSB_voice Development Manager representing over 7000 small businesses in Devon. Tweeting business information, news and support in the area

Join us at Bridgewater Jobs Fair on 10th September, at the CANALSIDE CONFERENCE CENTRE. 🕰️10.30am - 2.30pm. We have Self Employed, Membership Advisor Roles available. go.fsb.org.uk/3JlIo0W Tickets are free. Alternatively, find out more and apply here: go.fsb.org.uk/40crAyX


📢Innovation and Resilience Fund (East Devon) Grants of £3,000 to £30,000 are now available for small and micro businesses in East Devon via the latest round of the Innovation and Resilience Fund (IRF4).://eastdevon.gov.uk/business-and-investment/innovation-and-resilience-fund/


Start Up, Stay Up, Scale Up is a new business support programme led by Torbay Council. They have taken the most successful parts of previous UKSPF funded business support programmes and merged them together, to ensure maximum impact. Find out more here:go.fsb.org.uk/4mDL3SY


Green Enterprise Grants available for Mid Devon Businesses Applications for Green Enterprise Grants are open until 31st December 2025 (Scheme may close early if all funds are allocated.) Check your eligibility and submit an expression of interest here: letstalk.middevon.gov.uk/green-enterpri…


The Devon Create Growth Programme is back. The programme, is designed to address the challenges facing investment in the creative industries and supports founders to develop their creative business. Deadline: Monday 26 May 2025, 5pm Find out more here: go.fsb.org.uk/4k0eNHS


Yesterday I posted that I would link the video for the East Devon Innovation and Resilience Fund webinar for anyone that missed it. The webinar shares some great information about what the fund can be used for and how to apply. Here is the link: youtube.com/watch?v=LWl339…

FSBDevon's tweet card. IRF4 Webinar and Q&A

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IRF4 Webinar and Q&A


If your business is based in East Devon and you missed the East Devon Innovation and Resilience Fund webinar this morning don't panic. The webinar was recorded and will be available soon. I will add the link when it's available. Find out more here: go.fsb.org.uk/4d3709q


The Department for Business and Trade are looking for views, evidence and experiences regarding 'small business access to finance'. Let them know by emailing your evidence and experiences to [email protected]. Find out more here: go.fsb.org.uk/3RBphAZ


The East Devon, Innovation and Resilience Fund (IRF) will soon reopen for a fourth round. Businesses can apply for up to £30,000 for business growth/improved productivity/creating aspirational employment opportunities, in East Devon. Find out more here: go.fsb.org.uk/4jow517


Have you booked your tickets to the South West Cyber Security Cluster, Cyber In Society Event taking place this Friday 25th April? Session 1 is in person, with sessions 2 and 3 streamed via Linkedin. Find out more here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/cyber-in-soc…


COTIE (Centre of Technology, Innovation and Excellence) based at Petoc, Tiverton is running a free business event for local businesses or anyone looking to start a business in Mid Devon on 19th February. Join us at our FSB stand. Sign up for free here: go.fsb.org.uk/3COrWmT


On Friday I attended the first Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Skills and Employment Advisory Group meeting at Exeter University. I look forward to representing small businesses in the County, across all sectors in this exciting new era for Devon and Torbay.

FSBDevon's tweet image. On Friday I attended the first Devon and Torbay Combined County Authority Skills and Employment Advisory Group meeting at Exeter University.

I look forward to representing small businesses in the County, across all sectors in this exciting new era for Devon and Torbay.

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]


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…


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


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


⭐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…

FSBDevon's tweet image. ⭐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…

⭐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…

FSBDevon's tweet image. ⭐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…

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


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

FSBDevon's tweet image. 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

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