This autumn is packed with events and support to help your business grow, read on!






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The newsletter of the *Nottingham team* of the *D2N2 Growth Hub*

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We're here to support?"your business."

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*This autumn is packed with events and support to help your business grow, read on!*

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MSDUK Accelerator

Corporate mentoring, strategic workshops facilitated by industry experts and supportive EMB community ? join the MSDUK Accelerator tribe today!

MSDUK Accelerator is a four- month programme designed to help B2B ethnic minority businesses grow.

Connections are just as critical as capital. The programme offers holistic support with corporate mentoring, 1-2-1 advice from experts and specialist workshops. Apply to the MSDUK Accelerator programme for a chance to become part of an extended network of minority founders.

After successful completion of the programme, the founders will be provided with an opportunity to pitch their business ideas to corporate procurement teams.

*Applications close: 13th November 2023. Don?t miss out, join the tribe: **MSDUK Accelerator Programme | MSDUK* [ [link removed] ]

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Vice-Chancellor's Lecture Series

The Vice-Chancellor?s Lectures are a series of public lectures that bring some of the world?s foremost thinkers, figures and influencers to the University of Nottingham to speak to students, staff, members of the public and our civic, business and community partners.

Kevin Ellis

*About the event*

Please join University of Nottingham on Tuesday 14 November to welcome Kevin Ellis, Chairman and Senior Partner at PwC, as he shares his thoughts and insights on?Cultivating Lifelong Learning for Economic Success?and?discusses how universities and businesses like PwC are working together to create workforces of the future.???????

To shape the workforce of tomorrow we need to redefine our approach to education. In a world where AI and digital technologies are changing the careers landscape, softer skills are coming to the fore. Interpersonal skills, problem-solving, teamwork, communication and creativity are the competencies that will be essential for a prosperous economy in the future.

We cannot predict the future job landscape but instilling a love of lifelong learning will equip our people to adapt to the jobs that have yet to be defined.

*When and where*

When:?Tuesday 14 November, 12.00 pm

Where:?If you would like to attend in person, the venue will be the Law and Social Sciences Building, Lecture Room B62, University of Nottingham, University Park Campus, NG7 2RD. Alternatively, you can watch the live stream online. Please specify your preference when registering.

*Programme*


* 00 pm: Introduction by Professor Shearer West, President and Vice-Chancellor, University of Nottingham
* 05 pm: Conversation and Q&A with Kevin Ellis and Sarah Speight, Pro-Vice-Chancellor For Education & Student Experience
* 00 pm: Public lecture concludes

*To join the lecture, please?**RSVP here* [ [link removed] ]*.*



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Apprenticeships at Nottingham Business School

Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way of injecting new knowledge, talent, and skills into your business. A common misconception is that apprenticeships are only available within specific sectors, and typically more manual industries. In reality, the majority of sectors, and all types of businesses, can now benefit from apprenticeships.

Nottingham Business School has supported more than 180 organisations with professionally accredited apprenticeships for marketers, aspiring managers, and senior leaders. From global brands like Boots and Rolls-Royce to SMEs and start-ups across the public, private and health sectors, apprentices will join a diverse and supportive learning community with the aim of providing impact for your organisation.

The following programmes have been confirmed for 2024 and are now open for applications.


* Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship ? 16th January 2024. Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship BA (Hons) Undergraduate Course | Nottingham Trent University [ [link removed] ]
* Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (with optional progression to Executive MBA) ? 17th January 2024. Senior Leader Apprenticeship Professional Course | Nottingham Trent University [ [link removed] ]

Nottingham Business School is also hosting a series of online Senior Leader Apprenticeship briefings for anyone interested in joining the SLA in January 2024. To find out more please register using one of the links below.

Registration Links for the NTU Senior Leader Apprenticeship & Exec MBA Top Up Online Briefings


* Oct [ [link removed] ] SLA online briefing 18th October 2023
* Nov [ [link removed] ] ? SLA online briefing 13th November 2023
* Dec [ [link removed] ] ? SLA online briefing 4th December 2023

Apprenticeship programmes at Nottingham Business School are designed to meet the needs of businesses. Apprentices will apply their learning directly to their workplace ? and deliver both personal and professional impact.

*Who can you put forward for an apprenticeship?*

You can choose to recruit a new member of staff or elect an existing staff member to undertake an apprenticeship. An apprentice must fulfil the entry criteria to be accepted onto the course. They must also be in full time employment (working a minimum of 30 hours a week) and be contracted for at least the same length of time as the apprenticeship course.

*How much will it cost and what funding is available?*

The cost of an apprenticeship can vary, depending on the course. Degree Apprenticeships present an opportunity not only for large levy-paying organisations, but also SMEs who, depending on their size and pay bill, could be eligible for government funding. The Apprenticeships team at Nottingham Business School can help guide you through the different routes to funding an apprenticeship, no matter your company?s size.

*Find out more about **apprenticeships at Nottingham Business School* [ [link removed] ]* or contact us at **[email protected]* <[email protected]>*.*

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Boost the performance and resilience of your company and join a growing number of SME leaders taking part in the Help to Grow: Management Course.

Designed by entrepreneurs and industry experts specifically for SME business leaders, over the course of just four hours per week for 12 weeks this practical course focuses on giving you the tools to improve performance across a range of key areas, including strategy, innovation, financial management, marketing, employee engagement and digital adoption.

With 90% of the cost funded by UK Government - the course is only ?750 per person.?

Businesses across all sectors can apply, including social enterprises, and to be eligible for the course, your business must employ between 5 and 249 people, and have been operational for at least a year.?

Individuals need to be a senior manager with at least one person directly reporting to them. Businesses employing five to nine people can enrol one senior manager on the course, and those employing 10 or more people can enrol two senior managers.

Recent satisfaction surveys Indicate that 91% of those who have completed the course say that they would recommend it to other business leaders.

Upcoming courses in Nottingham include Nottingham Business School running an online course on 29th November

*For more information and registration, please visit: Help To Grow: Management Course [ [link removed] ]*

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Go Greener with a Workplace Travel Grant and get sustainable transport improvements from Nottingham City Council

Nottingham businesses and voluntary organisations can take advantage of cash grants of up to ?25,000 for green transport schemes. The money can be applied for through Nottingham City Council?s Workplace Travel Service and is also open to charities, public-sector and faith groups.?

So far, the scheme, funded by the government's Transforming Cities Fund has distributed more than half a million pounds locally to help Nottingham businesses go greener, through:?


* Adding cycling infrastructure such as a cycle shelter, showers, e-bikes and e-cargo bikes?
* Adding charging points for electric vehicles including all works associated with installing them??

?In order to qualify, a business or organisation needs to be based within the Nottingham City boundary. Businesses contribute 25 per cent towards the costs of any scheme, but public-sector, voluntary or charitable groups are *fully funded*. The deadline for applications is 31 December this year.?

*For more information please visit:**[link removed]* [ [link removed] ]

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Shape the future of self-employment and start-ups

Small businesses, start-ups and the self-employed have the chance to help shape the future landscape of business creation in the UK by taking part in the Federation of Small Businesses? latest survey. Your voice matters on issues such as motivations and challenges in starting a business, access to mortgages, and saving for retirement. You could also win a ?250 cash prize. The survey takes a few minutes and runs from Monday 23 October to Thursday 2 November.
Take the survey at: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]

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