BIPC Devon

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Looking for somewhere private to have a 'virtual' meeting or interview? Need a place for a face to face meeting of up to 4 people? Our 'pods' are now available at Exeter, Seaton, Exmouth, Paignton, & Barnstaple Libraries, & can be rented out by the hour. roomhire.librariesunlimited.org.uk

If you’d like more coworking opportunities hosted by our Branding Expert Stacey Sheppard, we recommend her subsidised coworking day on Thursday 13th February from 9:30am-5pm! Visit The Tribe’s website for more information: thetribecoworking.co.uk/events-for-wom…

West Devon is steeped in rich history and natural beauty, and boasts thriving businesses and bustling market towns. What better way to preserve it than to apply for up to £10k in funding through the Decarbonise Your Small Business grant? Apply ASAP: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/decarbonisatio…

January’s Spotlight is on No Limits Community Cafe and Hub! Read more from co-founder Sarah Thorp’s account to find out why they opened No Limits, what the impact of the community café has been on Devon, and what plans they have for the future: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/januarys-spotl…

What do you get from the Diversity in Business grant? You’ll not only gain access to up to £500 worth of financial support, you will also receive up to 12 hours of coaching from one of Diversity Business Incubator's top business experts. Find out more: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/resources/dive…

If you would like help with finding the right financial support or knowing where to look for funding to help boost your business, then Rayanne Armand’s online workshop on Monday 27th January is for you! Sign up for the workshop: bit.ly/4fRO2T0 #devon

Hannah Oram is a self-taught painter who applied for the She Started It grant to help with branding and website development through our expert Tanya Rodgers, and a series of business coaching sessions with Clare Palmer. Read her success story here: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/case_study/fro…

There’s a lot you can achieve with a Decarbonise Your Small Business grant; one small business that has demonstrated that in spades is Barnaby’s Brewhouse. Read more about his efforts to reduce his carbon footprint on our website and apply: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/decarbonisatio… #devon

Did you know that @BIPCDevon has a huge library of pre-recorded webinars from our previous courses that you can access for free? With over 150 videos you are sure to find inspiration. Log in and check out the full listings, and watch at bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/courses/

We only have a few spaces left in our Diversity in Business grant! This will be a great opportunity to kick start your business with financial support and coaching up to £500 in value. Apply with a form and business plan before we run out of capacity: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/resources/dive…

If you don’t know how to find the right support or where to gain funding as a woman in business, then Rayanne Armand’s online workshop will help you to leap over financial hurdles in your business growth. Sign up for Monday 27th January at 11AM: bit.ly/4fRO2T0

Do you have a business idea, product, or brand that you want to protect? Book a free 1:1 with a member of staff who can talk you through your options, Exeter, Barnstaple, or Paignton Libraries, or via Zoom! Email bipc@librariesunlimited.org.uk to book your free 1:1!

By applying to the 2023 She Started It grant, Nette Hargreaves of Empowered Human Design was able to use the funds to design her website in order to increase awareness of her services, with help from our expert Tanya Rodgers. Read her success story here: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/case_study/emp…

This month’s High Street Hero is Becki Leigh Studios! Read more about how Becki Higgins changed careers, how she's managed her work-life balance, and the challenges she’s faced as well as her successes: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/januarys-high-… (Photo: girl_behindthelens on Insta)

There are only a few spaces left for West Devon businesses to apply for the Decarbonise Your Small Business grant, which will provide you with a free carbon reduction plan, consulting, and funding of up to £10k to implement improvements. Apply ASAP: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/decarbonisatio…

Are you struggling to run your business effectively? Not enough hours in a day? Join us as Guy Arnold will talks through some simple steps to help you in YOUR situation, get control of your time. 2pm, 15th January, in Exeter Library. Tickets: £15 at eventbrite.co.uk/e/109807273811…

We’ve just kicked off 2025 in spectacular fashion as Devon’s entrepreneurs came to our New Year, New You workshop to keep each other accountable for their business goals this year! #newyearsresolutions #business

We have teamed up with @dbi_uk to deliver small business grants and business support packages for over 22 businesses founded by those in ethnically minoritised communities across Devon: bipc.librariesunlimited.org.uk/resources/dive… #Startup #Devon #Entrepreneurship #DiversityInBusiness

Don’t know where to find the right financial support or where to gain funding to help boost your business? Then come to Rayanne Armand’s online workshop on Monday 27th January at 11AM! Sign up for the event here: bit.ly/4fRO2T0 #devon #finance #womeninbusiness