Real-Life Entrepreneur Workshops

Setting up and running a business can be a daunting prospect. But the spirit of entrepreneurship that accompanies every new and growing business can also liberate, excite and inspire. The FSB have launched the Real-Life Entrepreneur campaign to ensure that at every level of Government, entrepreneurs are viewed as potential wealth, growth and job creators of the future.

The 6 workshops are an opportunity for the local small business community to tell us about their barriers to growth and to inform Government what polices they should focus on to help stimulate the economy.

Whether it be access to finance, regulation or tax we need to know what YOU think the Government can do to create a culture of entrepreneurship and to enable the smallest of businesses to flourish.

SOLIHULL: 24th February 2012 at 9am at Solihull College

STRATFORD: 30th March 2012 at 7am at Stratford Business Services

COVENTRY: 20th April 2012 at 9am at TBC

NUNEATON & BEDWORTH: 4th May 2012 at 9am at NW & Hinckley College

WARWICK & LEAMINGTON:18th May 2012 at 9am at Warwick College

RUGBY: 22nd June 2012 at 7am at Rugby College

Real-Life Entrepreneur Award

With our continued support for small businesses, we have now launched the ‘Real-Life Entrepreneur' award, which is  a great opportunity for local businesses to shout about their successes

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Entering the awards can't be easier, download a simple application form which asks for information about your business – a subject you will know like the back of their hand!

Successful applicants will be invited to the awards ceremony on Friday 13th July from 12pm at Warwick University.

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100 in 100 Challenge is now on!

The National Apprenticeship Service (NAS) is taking on the challenge from the Coventry and Warwickshire LEP to encourage 100 companies to recruit 100 new apprentices in 100 days across our region.

Apprenticeships offer businesses the opportunity to employ the very best talent within the local community. It is extremely cost effective as apprentices can learn while on the job, making a real financial difference in the current economical climate.

The campaign was kicked off in style on the 1st November by the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership
(CWLEP) who, in partnership with North Warwickshire and Hinckley College(NWHC), recruited Matthew Hemmings and Ravinder Nagra to be the first two apprentices employed by any LEP in the country.

For more information contact North Warwickshire & Hinckley College or 024 7624 3000

Coventry & Warwickshire Economic Survey

Read about the latest economic status of Coventry & Warwickshire, including updates on rail projects, employment statistics and GDP.

Coventry & Warwickshire Economic Survey

Finance for Small Businesses - Write to your MP

Support the FSB campaign to get more finance available for small businesses by writing to your MP. Find your local MP at They Work For You! and download the template letter 'Finance for Business'

Join our Survey Panel!

The FSB have a national survey panel where members can opt in to take part in a monthly business survey.  The survey consists of only 20 questions so won't take up much of your time.

The results are used to provide media comment for national and local lobbying issues, so they are vital to ensure the FSB remains the leading business support organisation. Sign up today!