Runnymede Borough Council has partnered with social media experts Maybe* to give independent high street businesses 12 months FREE access to social media management tools, training, and expertise worth over £400.

The first 20 SME businesses that engage in the online social media training, will have the opportunity of claiming an additional £100 of promotional spend through social media advertising.

Maybe* is part of the Government’s High Street Task Force, set up to provide expertise, knowledge, and support to help regenerate high streets across the country. Maybe* helps thousands of businesses like yours connect with their customers and provides all the tools and training you need.

It’s all in one place, easy to use, and fully supported by a friendly team.

To get started now visit: www.maybetech.com/Runnymede

Recent world events, Covid, leaving the EU and the conflict in Ukraine have caused disruption to international trade. The Surrey Chamber of Commerce is keen to understand how businesses have been impacted by supply chain issues?

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The Government has made it easier for businesses to repay their Bounce Back Loans. If you have taken out a Bounce Back Loan then you can now apply for an extension to your loan term to 10 years from six years, at the same fixed interest rate of 2.5%. You may also be able to take a payment holiday or reduce the monthly payments for up to six months.

If you have taken out a Bounce Back Loan your lender will be able to provide you with more details.

Are you interested in investing in the U.S? This on-line trade expo will provide the opportunity for you to take a deep dive into the various regions to learn more about what makes each area unique and the benefits of market entry. Each region will have their own exhibitor booth with local agencies and experts available to share information and answer questions live.

Wednesday 20 April 2022

⏰ 4pm – 6pm

Join the Surrey Virtual Networking event to hear from Dr Rebecca Williams on a Proactive Approach to Stress.

This talk aims to give you a greater understanding of yourself and stress, helping you to recognise how stress affects you and providing you with some useful tools for self-care.

? Friday 22 April 2022

⏰ 11:45am – 1pm

The Surrey Business Expo is the county's biggest annual event for business. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet people face to face and to see as many potential customers as possible.

? Tuesday 26 April and Wednesday 27 April 2022

⏰ 9am - 3pm

Find out about support to help grow your business through apprenticeships and skills training options for new and existing staff.

? Friday 6 May

⏰ 11:30am - 2:30pm

Come along and meet other businesses, expand your network and find out about the latest on the Government`s support for business.

?Thursday 26 May

⏰ 5pm - 6:30pm

Join us on social media, where we will be posting regular updates on our Twitter and Instagram accounts. Our LinkedIn account has now moved to:

Runnymede Borough Council LinkedIn

Using social media has become an important tool for success this year, we've seen some really inventive ideas and ways of engaging with customers.

Come and say hello and follow us! We are happy to share your posts and profiles.