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Harborough Business Bulletin
Harborough District Council
 
District of Harborough.
May 2022 | Issue 118
 
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Welcome to the Harborough Business Bulletin. We provide a fortnightly overview of the latest business related news, initiatives and support packages.
Guidance for businesses offering work to people coming from Ukraine
If you are offering employment opportunities, the Government would be grateful if you could complete the Vacancy information questionnaire, so they can understand more about your offer.

After you have returned the questionnaire to offerwork@homeoffice.gov.uk, your organisation will be contacted by the National Employer and Partnership Team in the Department for Work and Pensions within 5 working days, to discuss the roles available.

Job opportunities will then be shared across the DWP Jobcentre Plus network and with the Refugee Employment Network (REN), a charity which works with organisations across the UK to support refugees into work.
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Digital Upscaler
Are you a high growth business looking to invest in new technologies to propel your business? Is your business facing barriers to growth due to a lack of understanding of new technologies? If so then the Digital Upscaler project is perfect for you.


The project support consists of:
  • Intensive one-to-one digital adviser support
  • Funded diagnostic consultancy and support to implement new technology
  • Digital strategy programme and Technology Forums
  • Capital technology grants of between £10,000 - £50,000

Once you've signed up, Technology Advisers will be able to:
  • Get to know how your business operates and gain an understanding of your technology requirements and needs
  • Help your business make informed and considered decisions about technology investments
  • Look at the impact of investments and what it will mean for your business
  • Help you gain a better understanding and improve your knowledge when choosing a solution, developer, or system provider
  • Ensure your digital solutions meet the desired performance and functionality needed for future growth
  • Help you maximise the solutions you already have
  • Provide impartial advice and guidance 
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Funded Zellar Membership
A limited number of Harborough District business can benefit from a sponsored licence for the Zellar online sustainability platform, (which would normally cost an average £250 per business). Harborough District Council are funding this and are the first District Council in the country to do this. 

Zellar is an online sustainability platform which can help you to cut your carbon footprint. Through Zellar, you can:
  • Access your Zellar score and create your sustainability profile
  • Calculate, benchmark and reduce your carbon emissions
  • Adopt green technology
  • Offset your carbon footprint
  • Support and enhance biodiversity
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Shared Workspaces at Harborough Innovation Centre
Are you tired of working from home or need a change of scene? Maybe you need a professional space for your start-up business? 

Harborough Innovation Centre is a thriving office hub to the north of Market Harborough just off the A6. Supporting start-up and growing businesses, we offer a wide range of workspaces with competitive tenancy agreements.  We also provide meeting & conference facilities with video conferencing plus drop-in workspaces for ad-hoc daily or short-term lets all with superfast wifi/internet.  

Boasting strong eco credentials, such as Biomass heating, rainwater harvesting and LED lighting together with EV Car chargers and plenty of free parking - it's the perfect place to do business.  Our Business support team are also on hand to help with business planning & advice, networking, applying for grants & funding and marketing support. Harborough Innovation Centre enjoys a remarkable community spirit with likeminded business professionals all networking under one roof. 

If you prefer to work from home but want to access the benefits of the business support services provided, a virtual office at Harborough Innovation Centre could be the ideal choice for you. Providing a postal address and optional local business telephone number at a competitive monthly cost, this is a hugely popular choice for entrepreneurs who do not need office space just yet. 

All this, plus an on-site Café offering locally brewed coffee, freshly prepared meals, cakes and sweet treats.  The perfect place for an impromptu meeting over your favourite hot drink.

Interested?  Why not visit our website: www.harborough-ic.co.uk
Or give us a call to discuss your requirements: 01858 414 200

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Wellbeing@Work
What would help you to support the health and wellbeing of your workforce?
  • Easier access to mental health support and training?
  • Help with supporting your employees' financial wellbeing?
  • Or help with putting together an employee wellbeing strategy?
Leicestershire Public Health and Active Together are working together to expand their current Wellbeing@Work Programme. This is YOUR chance to shape the next phase of this work. Covid has put additional pressure on individuals and businesses. Let's work together to support our colleagues, employees and businesses.

What else would be useful to you, your line managers and your wider workforce when supporting the needs of your workforce?

Open until the 31st May.
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Harborough Green Directory
Using green and local suppliers helps the environment and the local economy! Could you use a local supplier instead of one miles away? Is there a Harborough business that can provide you a greener service? 

The Harborough Green Directory is your local guide to businesses and organisations offering green options in the Harborough District. 

Is your business offering a green service or product? You can be added to the directory free of charge! You can do this here.

The directory is created and maintained by Sustainable Harborough Community.
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1-2-1 Business Meetings
Get in touch to arrange a 1-2-1 meeting with a member of our team.

We offer support on a wide range of topics from funding opportunities to digital marketing and more.
 
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Dates for the Diary
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Monday 23, Tuesday 24 & Monday 30 May 2022
9:30am - 3:30pm 
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Wednesday 25 May 2022
6:00pm - 7:30pm 
The Waterfront, Union Wharf, 
Market Harborough, LE16 7UW
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Thursday 26 May 2022
10:00am - 1:00pm 
Online 
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Wednesday 15 June 2022
2:00pm - 4:00pm 
Online 
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