Business Surrey

What is Business Surrey? Well, in short, we are a Surrey County Council service offering free and accessible support to all businesses across the county. From start-ups to longstanding SMEs, companies of all sizes, sectors and stages of their business journey can access expert support for no cost. Don't just take our word for it. Watch the below clip from our launch event in May, featuring the then Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt MP. 📽 View the full video on our website - https://lnkd.in/ev4TN5gw ❓ Contact the team - https://lnkd.in/espgqrTz 🌱 Get FREE support to grow - https://lnkd.in/gFQZPyKH #Business #GrowYourBusiness #EconomicDevelopment #Surrey #UKeconomy

Although it's getting close to the festive break, 🎅 our team of experts are still working hard and are available to answer queries and support requests. Even when things are getting distinctly festive, their minds are still on Business Surrey. 🎄 🤓 Here are a few of the team's Christmas trees, tastefully decorated with just the occasional branded item.... along with some shots of festive decorations from some Surrey locations the team have visited recently. Can you name the locations? 🗺️ Please share photos of your own local area's Christmas decorations - we'd love to fill our feed with festive photos from around Surrey (and if you'd like to share a pic of your own tree complete with branded merch, we're here for it!) Surrey County Council, #ChristmasTreesofLinkedIn #SurreyChristmas #BusinessSurrey

“It was a great workshop and good to see that businesses are being supported.” 👍 “Thank you for the continuous support from Business Surrey. I’ve signed up for the newsletter to stay informed about future events and services.” ⚡ This is the kind of positive feedback our workshops and webinars generate from attendees. 😁 Earlier this month we held a growth-focused workshop, in partnership with Tandridge District Council, and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council, and hosted by Roya C. Attendees couldn't wait to get back to their businesses to start putting all they'd learned into practice and we were delighted with the positive feedback we received from attendees both on the day, and via the feedback forms later. If you're a business leader in Surrey, make sure you keep up-to-date with news of our free events by following us here on LinkedIn or signing up for our regular newsletter (link in comments). Read more about the growth event here: https://lnkd.in/ed5JNeCS Surrey County Council, #BusinessSurrey #SurreyBusiness #BusinessEvents #BusinessGrowth #GrowthTips

The latest Multiply Providers Network workshop took place earlier this week to review and celebrate the program’s progress so far, 👏 and look ahead to the final Quarter. The workshop was hosted by Surrey Adult Learning Principal, Francis Lawlor, and attended by representatives across the 15 Surrey Multiply training partners, plus representatives from the Department for Education’s (DfE) Multiply team. The workshop provided all those involved in delivering the Multiply program, the opportunity to review and share success stories and best practice, and learn from other organisation’s creative and flexible approaches to meeting learner needs. There was also opportunity to build or strengthen professional relationships in order to work creatively together in delivering Multiply. 👍 One of the outcomes of the meeting was an agreement by all to reconvene before the program ends in March 2026, 📅 to discuss ways to preserve and amplify the legacy of Multiply for the benefit of Surrey residents. 😊 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eNs-FNS7 #Multiply #SkillsForLife #AdultLearning Surrey County Council, Department for Education, Activate Learning, Brooklands Technical College, East Surrey College, Luke Hardy, Functional Skills UK Ltd, Victoria Nash, Surrey Community Action, James Barratt, Surrey Care Trust, Cathy Leamon,m Kevin Delf, Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership, Surrey Outdoor Learning and Development, Whitehead-Ross Education, Emma Stewart, Ian Carey, Prevista Ltd, Farooq Fazli, Surrey Choices,

Do you know how to safeguard your business’s intellectual property (IP) rights? 🤷 Leaving it to chance isn’t an option your business can afford to take. But IP is an area that’s often misunderstood or ignored, leaving businesses exposed to potential risks. ⚡ We are holding a complimentary in-person workshop in partnership with Surrey Heath Borough Council to help Surrey businesses get to grips with IP rights and protect their assets. The session will provide insights and practical advice to help you protect your business’s valuable IP assets now and in the future. 🛡️ Join us for actionable tips on: * The different types of IP rights available * Practical case studies and examples of real-life disputes you can learn from * Basics of IP registration and enforcement The workshop will include a Q&A session, and will be led by IP expert Laurie Heizler practicing solicitor specialising in all IP matters at TWM Solicitors LLP. Laurie will be joined by his IP-focussed Trainee Solicitor, Grace Makungu for the Q&A. When and Where:   📅 29 January, 8.30am - 11am Surrey Heath Borough Council, Camberley Places are FREE and there’s no limit on the number of attendees from a single organisation (so bring a colleague) – but you must book to reserve your space:  https://lnkd.in/dYB9w4Bp #BusinessSurrey #SurreyBusiness #IPRights #intellectualProperty #IPTheft Surrey County Council

Calling all business professionals… As the season of goodwill surrounds us, there’s no better time to embrace opportunities to give back to our community whilst making new connections. Surrey Careers Hub is looking for passionate and experienced professionals to become Volunteer Enterprise Advisers. This is your chance to: - Share your expertise with careers leaders at schools and colleges - Build stronger connections between education and business - Make a real impact on the future of our workforce Being an Enterprise Adviser means giving just a few hours per month to guide educators in shaping meaningful careers programmes. Your strategic involvement can open doors and help every young person find their best next step... In a month that celebrates coming together and giving, there’s no better time to step forward. Whether you are self-employed or part of a larger business, you’ll be joining a national network of over 4,000 Enterprise Advisers from over 2,000 employers. To find out more visit https://lnkd.in/gf8vhvgG #Surrey #Volunteering #EnterpriseAdvisers #CareersEducation #CommunityImpact

What’s stopping your business from taking on an apprentice? Cost is quite a common concern, especially for SMEs with fewer than 50 employees. Time is another, with many smaller businesses worried about the paperwork involved. But what if someone else fills in the forms and foots the training bill for you? Well, that’s exactly what the apprenticeship levy transfer scheme from Surrey County Council offers – with funding to train dozens of apprentices currently available. This makes it an ideal way for Surrey SMEs to recruit while providing opportunities to local residents. Want to find out more? Click on the links below... 👇 🗞️ Read our latest business blog from Renée Canter on the apprenticeship levy - https://lnkd.in/eW2M_VRh ❓ Contact our team of experts to find out more - https://lnkd.in/espgqrTz ✋ Apply direct via the application form - https://lnkd.in/e2B-_qK7 #Skills #Apprenticeships #Opportunities #SurreyBusiness #SMEs

Have you heard about the company that creates solar-powered mini pop-up car parks? Our latest Surrey Success Story features 3ti Energy Hubs, a #Leatherhead company which is a leader in the renewable energy, battery storage and EV charging sectors. 3ti stands for three technology infrastructure - meaning solar, batteries and EV charging. The company combines these technologies in pop-up car park infrastructure. Since launching in 2019, its products have generated eight gigawatt-hours of solar power – saving customers £2 million in energy costs and avoiding carbon emissions equivalent to planting over 32,000 trees. The impact is also clear in the bottom line - with the company growing year on year and almost doubling its headcount in the last 12 months. 📰 Read the full story here - https://lnkd.in/ewJN4veA ❓ Do you need support with going green? Or simply looking to grow your business? We provide free support to all businesses in Surrey. Get in touch with our team of experts - https://lnkd.in/gFQZPyKH 🎞️ Lamplight Media Ltd Editor's note: This film was created a few weeks before the death of 3ti's founder and CEO Tim Evans. You can read a tribute to Tim's work on the 3ti website - https://lnkd.in/ePyTDSKz #renewables #EVcharging #sustainability #businesssupport #highgrowth #solarpower #innovation #business #Surrey

Business people of Surrey - would you like to be kept up-to-date with the latest information on business funding and grants, local events and networking opportunities, advice on marketing, workforce and skills, updates on innovation, and more? 🙋♂️ 🙋♀️ Our website is the place to find all of this 👆 plus a whole raft of information and resources to help startups, those looking to grow their business, help with relocation, getting started with exports and much more. It's a lot of information, so to help you keep on top of it, we round up all the best bits every month into a small but mighty e-newsletter. 💪 Register to receive it direct to your inbox by signing up here: https://lnkd.in/eRtJcwEu The next issue is going out soon, so register today to make sure you don't miss it. ⏰ (And of course - you can unsubscribe any time). #BusinessSurrey #BusinessEvents #BusinessInformation #SurreyBusiness #BusinessSupport Surrey County Council

Are you involved in the creative industries in Surrey? Help us develop Surrey+ Creative Corridor, an initiative to grow, recognise and elevate the sector across the UK and beyond. 🚀 Surrey's creative industries are worth billions to the UK economy, with thousands of people working in the growing sector. We (as part of Surrey County Council) are working with University for the Creative Arts to take this further, by bringing together creative producers, education partners and production facilities in and around the region. The aim is to accelerate development of a Surrey+ Creative Corridor. This would recognise the region as a nationally and globally significant hub for creative technology innovation and economic growth. The first step is the developing a Surrey+ Strategy, looking at the challenges and opportunities of the creative industries in Surrey. A series of workshops with businesses and partners are taking place this month, starting tomorrow. Bookings are now open. Sign up on THE FIFTH SECTOR LIMITED website - https://lnkd.in/e7fxVb4a 🗞️ Read the full story - https://lnkd.in/ecNPpzHK 📈 Looking for free support to grow your business? - https://lnkd.in/gFQZPyKH 📸 The new Future Studios facility at Royal Holloway