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

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Why Create Video for Social Media?

Date and Time: Tuesday, 27th August 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Location: Online Event

Video content is ubiquitous in marketing today. It's predicted to form an even greater part of marketing for a business in the future.

Audiences love to watch video content and often find it easier to consume when attention is competitive. Most social media platforms prioritise video content ? indeed, some platforms are built primarily on video. Using video in social media ensures your content is more likely to be seen by your target market and gives them the information they need to make a decision more rapidly.

*What's covered:*


* ?What can video do for you and your customers? ??? ?Why use video at all? ??? ?Video types ? feed, stories, shorts ??? ?Content ideas ??? ?Optimal length ??? ?Livestreaming

*What outcomes will be achieved:*

You will leave with a better understanding of why you should use video as part of your social media strategy, the video options and where they fit best. You?ll be able to put into practice what you?ve learned immediately.

*Eligibility checks will be made

*Find out more at: **Why Create Video for Social Media? - D2N2 Growth Hub* [ [link removed] ]

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Midlands Engine Investment Fund II

Open for application*!*

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II will deliver ?400 million of new funding to small and medium-sized businesses across the Midlands.

The fund aims to build on the success of the first Midlands Engine Investment Fund and will drive sustainable economic growth by supporting innovation and creating opportunities for new and growing businesses in the Midlands.

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund II offers a range of commercial finance options with debt finance from ?25,000 to ?2 million and equity investment up to ?5 million.

*Find out more about the fund at: **Midlands Engine Investment Fund II | British Business Bank (british-business-bank.co.uk)* [ [link removed] ]

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WordPress Masterclass

Date and Time: Wednesday, 11th September 2024 at 9:30am - 4:00pm
Location*:*?Delta Hotels by Marriott, Nottingham Belfry, NG8 6PY

WordPress powers over 43% of the web. Everything from hobby blogs to the biggest news sites online use this CMS. So, there is fair chance that your website is built on the WordPress platform too.

Now it?s time for you to become an expert on your own website by joining this one-day WordPress masterclass action planning workshop. Discover how to use the many features of WordPress to your advantage as well as what to avoid.

*What?s Covered*


* Overview of WordPress including the different versions
* WordPress concepts ? themes, plugins, widgets, users etc
* Themes deep dive
* Plugins deep dive
* Widgets deep dive
* Full site editing
* Security
* Backup processes
* The future of WordPress

*Eligibility checks will be made

*To register, please visit: **WordPress Masterclass Tickets I Eventbrite* [ [link removed] ]

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Nottingham City & NatWest Business Boost

Nottingham City & NatWest Business Boost!

Date and time: 17 September, 10:00am Start
Location: Online Event

Nottingham City Council and NatWest are pleased to present the Business Support Webinar.

*Event Overview*

Join us as we explore Nottingham City's dynamic business support landscape. This seminar, aimed at businesses within Nottingham City, is intended to provide valuable insights into available support now and looking in to the future next year.

Representatives from D2N2 and NatWest will be on hand to discuss a wide range of support available for businesses in Nottingham.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and network with industry experts!

*Event Highlights*


* Presentation by D2N2 and NatWest Representatives
* Overview of the Business Support Landscape for Nottingham City provided through UKSPF including the latest news of grants available for businesses
* An early glimpse into the East Midlands Combined Authority
* Presentation of NatWest's Range of Business Support Programs and Offerings
* Interactive Q&A Session

*Register today at: **Nottingham City & NatWest Business Boost Tickets* [ [link removed] ]

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NTU Amplify Growth

NTU Amplify Growth is designed to help small businesses in Nottingham City to thrive and grow.

Funded by the?UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the support is designed to benefit early stage and growing businesses in the Creative and Digital industries (CreaTech) or in the CleanTech sector.

If you run a business in Nottingham and need some help to define your customer base, refine your value proposition, commercialise your ideas, gain new markets or become a better leader, this programme could be for you.

Businesses will be supported through a combination of sector-tailored workshops, mentoring and peer networking. Our expert speakers will share their learning in a supportive and friendly environment, and we will invite experienced business leaders to share their experiences ? whether good, bad or those to learn from!

The support will start with a comprehensive diagnostic to help our team get to know the challenges and opportunities that your business faces and discuss the support and expertise that would help you the most.

At the heart of the support, the Amplify Growth programme will include workshops covering areas such as:


* Your growth strategy
* Routes to market and communications
* Leadership, and all things people
* Legal and copyright challenges
* Funding and financing your growth
* Pitching, promotion and sales
* Mission, values and responsible business
* Sustainability and metrics

Each participant will receive 1-2-1 or small group mentoring to help them to get the most out of the programme. Peer support will come from others in the group, and opportunities to meet with our extensive business network.

*Eligibility*

Eligible businesses should be small or medium sized, based in or trading from the Nottingham City Council area and working in or with one or more of activities below.

They should be registered and generating revenue. There is no minimum size, but participants must be able to demonstrate their future ambitions, growth potential and market opportunity.

Subject to demand you may be asked to pitch for your place on the programme and to make sure that you are placed in the most appropriate group.

*Visit: **NTU Amplify Growth | Nottingham Trent University* [ [link removed] ]* for more information.*

If you think you could be eligible for support but are not sure, please get in touch to discuss your business needs by [email protected]?or completing our?online expression of interest form [ [link removed] ].

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Nottingham City Starting in Business Programme Group 14

Nottingham City Starting in Business Programme Group 14

Date and time: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 09:30 - Fri, 30 Aug 2024 15:30
Location: Online Event

This programme is available to individuals based in Nottingham City area *

This two-day programme of workshops led by one of our experienced business trainers will teach you the nuts and bolts of starting and running a successful business.

Over the course of the programme, we will cover:


* Knowledge, skills, and characteristics needed by successful business owners
* Sole trader, limited company, partnership ? which is best for you?
* Your legal responsibilities as a business owner
* Marketing your business
* Understanding tax, National Insurance and VAT
* Record keeping and business banking
* Start up and running costs
* Planning your personal survival budget
* How to price your product or service
* Importance of cash flow forecasting for your business

*Eligibility checks will be made

*Register today at: **Nottingham City Starting in Business Programme Group 14 Tickets | Eventbrite* [ [link removed] ]

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Housing Strategy Consultation

A new strategy ? Homes Fit for the Future ? has been developed to improve the quality, supply and affordability of housing in the city.

The strategy, which runs to 2028 and has been put together by Nottingham City Council, will cover social housing, the private-rented sector and owner-occupied homes. Partnership working will be key to achieving the vision and responding to housing need in the city, and the strategy provides a framework for organisations to work together.

A public consultation is currently open and offers people an opportunity to provide feedback on the draft strategy. Find out more about the strategy here [link removed] [ [link removed] ]? To take part in the consultation please fill out our online survey [ [link removed] ]. The responses we receive through the survey will help shape the final strategy document and our actions for the next four years.

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More Nottingham businesses are benefitting from 75% funded green travel improvements

Did you know that Nottingham Hockey Centre is the biggest one outside of the Netherlands with around 4,000 visitors a week? With help from a *Workplace Travel Service grant*, two 14-space secure bike shelters were added to help encourage more people to cycle rather than drive to site, as part of the clubs efforts to be as sustainable as possible.

*Your business or organisation could also benefit from a grant, to help to pay for green travel improvements like EV chargers, pool E-bikes, cycle shelters, showers and more. The application process is simple and quick, with sup*

*Could your business benefit? Learn more [ [link removed] ]*

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