A programme of free online workshops begins this week, allowing high street businesses from across Rushcliffe to access expert marketing and retail guidance and advice to help them reopen or continue to trade securely and successfully following COVID-19. Rushcliffe Borough Council has … [Read more...]
M&S Giltbrook opens doors and welcomes customers
Manager Martin Kirkpatrick with his M&S colleagues. Marks & Spencer has yesterday (29th July 2020) opened its newest store in Nottingham. The store opened at 9am and the 120-strong team welcomed customers, helping them get everything they need whilst enjoying the new M&S … [Read more...]
North Notts BID announces measures to help businesses bounce back
AS MANY businesses across North Nottinghamshire are preparing to reopen following lockdown, North Notts BID has been leading the way with several measures to help them return to normality. Working closely with Bassetlaw District Council in delivering the government funded Reopening the … [Read more...]
Nottingham businesses urged to apply for support grant
The number of grants issued to small businesses by Nottingham City Council has now reached £36 million, with 87% of those who have submitted their application having now received their grant. Business support grants are available for thousands of businesses in Nottingham, including those in … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe COVID-19 grant payments reach over 66% of eligible Borough businesses
Rushcliffe Borough Council has now paid out vital COVID-19 business rate grant support to over 66% of eligible businesses across the Borough. To date the authority has paid out nearly £12m in grants to over 1,000 small businesses and those in the retail, leisure and hospitality industries. It … [Read more...]
East Midlands businesses saddle up for charity at Plumtree CAPs Ladies’ Day event
Members of the East Midlands business community were hot to trot at the Fraser Brown construction and property (CAPs) Ladies’ Day event, which raised over £5,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Held at the Carriage Halls in Plumtree, the event was organised by law firm Fraser Brown Solicitors and … [Read more...]
ING2 celebrates 10 years in helping local businesses
ING2 is a not-for-profit Rushcliffe-based networking and business support group which meets fortnightly at Edwalton Golf Club. Formed from the long-standing Independent Networking Group, it is celebrating its 10th year of providing advice, support and networking opportunities - and is now … [Read more...]
Cropwell Bishop girl takes inspiration from her mum to set up new business
A girl from Cropwell Bishop has started a business venture after taking inspiration from her mum’s battle with cancer. Emily Barge has set up a company called Nibble N Often, which offers a box full bite-sized non-clinical snacks that can be enjoyed little and often. The 20-year-old told the … [Read more...]
Top 10 announced in Nottingham’s independent business of the year competition
The competition to find Nottingham’s top independent business in the retail and leisure sectors within the city centre has reached an important milestone with the announcement of the five finalists in the two categories in the competition. In the eating, drinking and things to do category, the … [Read more...]
UK business Shredall secures information security certification
Confidential waste and recycling company Shredall has been awarded the ISO 27001 certificate by the global certification body, NQA, in recognition of its high standards of data security management. The certification acknowledges the firm’s strategic and operational approach to protecting its … [Read more...]