Somerset and Wiltshire Member Clinics
You can book a one to one meeting with Ruth, FSB Development Manager for Somerset and Wiltshire, to discuss how to maximise your membership and make sure you aren't missing out on any local support.
Get involved and showcase your business:
Here at FSB Somerset and Wiltshire, we would love to showcase your business, and so we have launched a #MemberMondays campaign for our socials to do exactly this! If you would like to be featured, click here to find out how.
Events
- Somerset and North Somerset Virtual Networking
- 7 March 11am to 12noon
- South West Women in Business Virtual Networking
- 14 March 10:30 to 11:30am
- Swindon and Wiltshire Virtual Networking
- 21 March 11am to 12noon
- Somerset and North Somerset Virtual Networking
- 4 April 11am to 12noon
Swindon Peer Network
FSB and Swindon Council are partnering to offer a new peer network for Swindon small business owners. At peer networks, small groups of business owners work together to overcome specific challenges by sharing their own experiences. If you are locally based, or operate in or around Swindon, and would like to join this group, please do register here.
The peer network will initially consist of four Monday evening sessions from 6-7:30pm at The Workshed. Attendees are expected to come to all sessions where possible. The dates are:
- Monday 22 April
- Monday 20 May
- Monday 17 June
- Monday 22 July
Coming up: FSB Business Bootcamps
These free-to-attend Bootcamps are your chance to hear from inspirational speakers to help you develop and grow your business.
These events are designed to benefit entrepreneurs, the self-employed and small businesses from across the region. Join us to network, listen in to our expert speakers with top tips for your business and to browse our range of exhibition stands. These events include a complimentary business networking lunch.
- For most Somerset members, your closest bootcamp is in Exeter:
- FSB Business Bootcamp: Make Your Business Soar
- 13 March 2024 9:30am to 2:30pm
- Exeter College Future Skills Centre, Exeter Airport Industrial Estate, EX5 2LJ
- For most Wiltshire members, your closest bootcamp is in west Hampshire:
- FSB Business Bootcamp: Make Your Business Fly
- 24 April 2024 9:30am to 2:30pm
- Army Flying Museum, Kentsboro, Stockbridge SO20 8FB
What you might have missed in February:
Ruth is always on the lookout for business support opportunities, hints, tips, best practice, networking, and ways to help you make the most of your FSB membership. Keep an eye out for articles that come out regularly on the South West regional page to stay informed of what's happening in your area!
SMEs with five or more staff could apply for special grant funding
FSB members urged to join our great business bootcamp next month
