News Round Up Business Services St Albans Enterprise Agency (known as STANTA) have a varied programme of training courses planned for this Autumn (some in person and some on Zoom) - ideal for new and start-up businesses. These are free for micro businesses under 3 ½ years old under the Herts Start Up Programme. To find out how you can receive free business advice contact advice@stanta.co.uk It’’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we’re continuing to collect unwanted and unloved bras for Against Breast Cancer. For every tonne of bras collected they receive £700 to fund their research. So what’s stopping you?! Clear out your undie drawer and pop by our office with your bras! Find us in Censeo House - next to Waterstones in the centre of St Albans. Get ready to trade successfully this Autumn with free 1-2-1 business mentoring. Accessing advice from a business mentor can provide businesses with invaluable support that can help to transform business performance through professional insight and guidance. To help support businesses The Volunteer Business Support Scheme has been tailor matching Hertfordshire businesses with a mentor who has the relevant skills and experience to provide a critical ear to brainstorm ideas explore new opportunities and offer inspiration. Whether it’s to attract new customers or help navigate challenges collaborating with a mentor offers an expert sounding board for businesses to overcome barriers to growth. IT Consultancy Cidrosoft is a shining example of a professional services business that has embraced the mentorship scheme and credits the critical industry guidance received from his mentor and the scheme with helping his business grow and remain relevant. Discover how your business can access free business coaching go.herts.ac.uk/vbss As a business support company helping business leaders get the superstar treatment they deserve it’s amazing to have been recognised by industry experts. To read the full article please go here: www.jaxstarsolutions.co.uk/ national-recognition-for-local-business-owner Take the “What is your networking superpower” quiz? And get your report to help you understand your networking style? www.theathenaacademy.com/natural-networking-quiz
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