Newquay BID Business Week. Take a step towards business growth. 13 October 2106

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1 Newquay BID Business Week Take a step towards business growth 13 October 2106

2 Cornwall & Isles of Scilly Growth Hub Presented by Matt Borne and Emma Kehyaian

3 What is it? Single point of access to all business support. Website > Navigators > Connectors> Partners. Free 3 hour review of client business. Refer into relevant business support partners.

4 Operating principles: Independent and impartial. We will always put the interests of the client first. Responsive & evolving: we will continually adapt and improve practice and processes in light of client feedback.

5 The Process in a bit more detail: Business arrives at Growth Hub website Registration & data collected. 10 mins. Business calls Growth Hub & talks to Business Navigator Initial discussion. Referred to a Business Connector Review and action planning carried out with business Partner support brokered in

6 Knowledge Tank FAQs Register Website News & Events Business Directory Case Studies

7 The service is accessed by registering on the website: Or make an appointment with us today.

8 Newquay BID Business Week Take a step towards business growth

9 BUSINESS INVESTMENT FOR GROWTH 2 Brent Treloar Programme Manager

10 FUND DETAILS 3.6 million ERDF voucher investment programme delivered by Cornwall Development Company Investments between 2500 and 75,000 targeted at 200 growth business Maximum funding 45% of project costs Enquiries through online expression of interest Primarily aimed at capital investment projects

11 WHO IS IT FOR? Aimed at growth businesses Innovative products and services Strong competitive advantage in your markets National and/or international customer base Capability to create new skilled jobs Seeking gap finance to enable project to proceed

12 NEXT STEP Check eligibility and download EOI (expression of interest) at: Fund open for applications until December 2018

13 Newquay BID Business Week Take a step towards business growth

14 A fully funded investment readiness and growth service for ambitious businesses

15 Who can we support? We support ambitious SME s from all sectors, backgrounds, business models and sizes Need to develop more effective market and growth strategies Want to increase profit and turnover Are preparing to create new jobs, or to support safeguarding existing ones Looking to access finance/ become investment ready Develop stronger forecasts and pipelines Want to develop skills and knowledge Want to Grow!

16 How can we support you? Engage Tailored Marketing - Information Sessions Diagnostic - Growth Plan development The Growth Hub - Networking Events Empower 1:1 Advice on Markets, People and Money Marketing, Finance and Growth workshops Sustain & Grow Increased Skills Confidence - Increased Turnover Finance Secured - Jobs Created - GROWTH

17 Move your ambition into reality with fully funded support Register with our project Now: Phone:

18 Newquay BID Business Week Take a step towards business growth

19 Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills Newquay BID Business Week Presentation Charli Styles Atlantic Hotel, Newquay 13 th October 2016

20 Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills Presentation Overview Business Support Offer Case Studies Benefits of Higher Level Skills ESF Higher Level Skills Project What can we offer? Eligibility

21 Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills Our Business Support Offer Our partnership approach to business includes: Training Needs Analysis Individual Learning and Development Programmes Bespoke non-accredited training Delivery of regulatory, mandatory and industry-recognised professional qualifications

22 Meet our Clients Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills St Aubyn Estates A complex organisation with a diverse portfolio of businesses Truro and Penwith College Conducted 360º feedback Created a bespoke one-year Coaching and Management programme Supported the recruitment of apprentices

23 Meet our Clients WES Engineering Solutions Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills Specialist organisation with less than 50 members of staff Truro and Penwith College Compiled individual Learning and Development Plans Supported staff to complete short degree-level SUCCESS qualifications Developed a Leadership and Management Award for the Engineering and Manufacturing sector.

24 Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills ESF Widening Participation through Skills AIM: To widen participation in higher level skills provision, with a particular emphasis on those least likely to enter further or higher education OBJECTIVES: Increase access for all to HE through innovative outreach and engagement Improve skills levels and career progression for women, with a focus on leadership and management Improve vocational pathways, including Advanced and Higher Level Apprenticeships Address higher-level and job-specific skills needs Support SMEs with growth potential

25 Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills Higher Level Skills Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly: 29.3% hold a qualification at NVQ Level 4 or above, against the national average of 37.4% (NOMIS, October 2016) LEP priority to achieve parity by 2020: will entail the up-skilling of 13,000 employed adults Benefits of Higher Level Skills: Productivity in a business is estimated to be 30% higher if the entire workforce has a higher level qualification/degree than if none do BIS Study 2013

26 ESF Project Offer Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills This project can support individuals and businesses with : 1. Personalised career and learning guidance 2. Subject Taster Sessions and Business Skills Seminars 3. Study Skills support to prepare learners for the transition to Higher Level Study 4. Financial assistance to overcome barriers to participation Travel Expenses Childcare Assistance with Study Costs, i.e. fees, registration

27 Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills Participant Eligibility Aged 15 and above 80% should be employed or self-employed: - Definition: performing work for pay, profit or family gain on a zero-hour contract or above - There are no limitations for employer size or sector A maximum of 20% can be unemployed (rationale required) Without a relevant qualification at Level 4 There are no prior attainment requirements

28 Truro and Penwith College Higher Level Skills For further information please contact: Charli Styles

29 Newquay BID Business Week Take a step towards business growth

30 @SFBCIOS superfast-business-cornwall Technology for Business Growth

31 Harnessing technology to grow your business Funded by ERDF from June 2016 to March 2019 Help businesses across Cornwall and Isles of Scilly understand, adopt and exploit digital technology Delivered by Peninsula Enterprise, aligned to Superfast Cornwall

32 About Superfast Business Cornwall Explore new services understand Develop new products adopt Establish new markets exploit Create new jobs grow

33 Working together Help grow your businesses through embracing digital Bespoke information, advice and workshops Project management & funding to support transformational digital projects that will create jobs Compliment other business support services Work closely with private sector ICT suppliers, to deliver niche expertise to businesses

34 1. Technology Knowledge Bank Digital guides in plain English Impartial information How to: Reduce Costs Increase Sales Improve Efficiency

35 2. Online Business Advisers advice and guidance Experienced Online Business Advisers Bespoke diagnostic to identify opportunities Start your journey

36 3. Inspiring Action Workshops Explore how digital technology can benefit your business Learn about current thinking and best practice Start your digital action plan

37 Business Adviser Support Prioritise your digital plan Identify resources and timescales One-to-one practical guidance Website Review Detailed report

38 6. Additional Support Business Adviser MAY be able to offer additional support to implement your digital action plan if this leads to growth ICT Specialist support Full Day Masterclass Grants for growth projects Expert panel

39 superfast-business-cornwall

40 Let s talk business growth