wwwrunnymedebusinesspartnershiporguk

You are invited to come to our next breakfast forum meeting to hear Runnymede Borough Councilrsquos budget plans and the changes that its going through and to give your views

On Wednesday 5th December Paul Turrell Chief Executive and Peter McKenzie Head of Corporate Finance will host the meeting in the Council Chamber in the Civic Centre Addlestone They will give an outline of the Councilrsquos budget strategy for the next three years and the major changes the council is going through to reduce costs and continue to deliver the high quality services residents and businesses expect

There are a number of significant government initiatives planned for 2013 including significant reductions in welfare benefit spending which may affect local economies Local councils will be able to retain some of the business rates they collect incentives to minimise council tax increases and the ongoing impact of the Austerity measures

The views of the business community are an important part of that process as they will outline how the Council intends to shape services including the development of our town centres

There will also be the opportunity to hear from Adele OrsquoSullivan of the National Apprenticeship Service about the grants of up to pound3000 available for new apprenticeships Members of Finance Team will be available after the meeting to answer questions

Book your place by email now - see booking details on the back page

Useful websiteswwwvoagovuk wwwrunnymedegovuk wwwrunnymedebusinesspartnershiporguk wwwirunnymedemoonfruitcom wwwgovuk (The new place to find government services and information)

A special thanks to Kingsley Print and Design for sponsoring this Newsletter wwwkingsleyprintcouk

To book your free place at this meeting please see the details on the back page

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December 2012

Cream Tea Report

Apprenticeship Grants Available

App News

Whats happening to the High Street

Info for Businesses

Festive Town Activities

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Have you downloaded iRunnymede the local business app yet httpAutoFwdcomirunnymede for local discounts and more

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Our thanks to Kempton Carr Croft Chartered Surveyors for sponsoring and to Strodersquos College for hosting the meeting 77 delegates attended including 3 students from Jubilee High School Addlestone (see their report)

Director Malcolm Kempton gave a presentation on Property in Business He said that office sizes are becoming smaller - due to technology and home working a large business can be run from a few thousand sqft Many more commercial tenants require fixed term leases and known costs (easy ineasy out leases) with all outgoings and repairs included The stock of office space is aging little new development is taking place except in prime locationsTony Woodward and Sue Hayes of Strodersquos then spoke about some of the courses available see more details in Student Report

Student Report on the Cream TeaWe had a warm welcome to Strodersquos College an introduction to Runnymede Planning dept R-Maps and an interesting meeting where people talked about local business and about thecollege its courses and learning strategies We learnt about courses in starting up your ownbusiness and how apprentices can be an asset to improve business in the future

We also celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Yellow Bus scheme with a big cake

The atmosphere was warm and welcoming and all three of us enjoyed the tea and sconesOverall a brilliant beginning to our experience at Strodersquos College in the future

Katy Maddie and George Year 10 students at Jubilee High School Photos from the event can be seen on our new website wwwrunnymedebusinesspartnershiporguk click on lsquoflickrrsquo

Cream Tea in the Refectory 12 July 2012

pound3000 in Apprenticeship Grants Available To Surrey Employers 200 businesses in Surrey could receive grants of pound1500 and some could qualify for pound3000if they successfully apply to both schemes

The two schemes offering grants are 1) National Apprenticeship Service lsquoAGE 16 to 24This scheme is aimed at helping eligible employers offer young people employment through the apprenticeship programme by providing wage grants to assist smallmedium sized employers in recruiting their first apprentice The pound1500 grant is in addition to the training costs of the apprenticeships framework which are met in full for young people aged 16 to 18 and 50 for those aged 19 to 24 Large employers (more than 1000 employees) are not eligible for support through this initia-tive Subject to budget availability and the employerrsquos commitment to support the apprentice to the end of their programme up to 10 grants can be made to any one employer For full details visit wwwapprenticeshipsorgukEmployersSteps-to-make-it-happenIncentiveaspx

To check the full terms and see if you are eligible to apply for AGE 16 to 24 you can call the National Apprenticeship Service on 08000 150 600 or email adeleorsquosullivanapprenticeshipsgovuk( Please mention the Enterprise M3 Local Enterprise Partnership) Deadline for application is the end of March 2013

The Speakers Representatives from The Yellow BusService and Students from Jubilee High School

2) The Surrey Employer GrantSurrey County Council is offering 200 Apprenticeship Grants to Surrey employers who recruit apprentices before their 19th birthday The apprentice recruited must be a Surrey resident The grant is pound1500 for each apprentice employed and will be available for apprentice starts upto 31st March 2013

To find out more call Chris Bussicott of SCC 01483 519342 or email chrisbussicottsurreyccgovuk You can apply to both schemes ndash but check the deadlines

Interactive Workshop Everybody owns IP - What do you own900 ndash 130pm Thursday 29 November 2012 HG Wells Conference Centre WokingAims to give a good overview of Intellectual Property with an understanding of trademarks patents copyright designs and confidentiality Cost pound3500 includes lunch To book email Connect 2 Innovation succeedconnect2innovationcouk

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You need to take advantage of all forms of promotion ndash so use the power of app technology

Over 600 potential new customers have downloaded iRunnymede

App users can shop online whenever and wherever they are So whether or not your business handles on-line sales you can still gain from being on iRunnymede

Using our app customers can seek a supplier visit their website to search for itemsservices and contact them to place an order or check on services

iRunnymede is a quick way to drive business to your website email or telephone number Donrsquot miss out on last minute shopping you might outdo the online shops by being local and having stock available

Your business will literally be on the map (of Runnymede Borough) which can be accessed worldwide and will help customers to find you

So whatrsquos stopping you

To find out more email RBPApprunnymedegovuk only putting the word Application in the subject line To discuss your entry with Joanna on 01932 425272The set-up and initial annual charge is only pound100 (+VAT)Even if you have your own app or are listed on other apps ndash the more ways that you can be found the better Its free to download just use your iPhone iPad or Android device and go to wwwautofwdcomirunnymede

Download the poster fromwwwrunnymedebusinesspartnershiporguk Display this poster at your workplace college or club

visit wwwdrivesmartsurreyorgukfor more information

Goose Fair on Saturday 8 December and a Christmas window dressing competitionwwwchertseychambercom

Now holding regular evening networking events

Chertsey Chamber

Organising Christmas lights in the town again this year

Addlestone Chamber

Joint event with local Churches on 15 December Church procession down the High Street The New Egham Singers will be performing and there will be stalls in the street

Also holding a Christmas window dressing competition wwweghamchamberorguk

Egham Chamber

The traders have again organised a Christmas event and will have Christmas lights

New Haw Lights

An easy way to get more exposure for your business

Good news for Egham Town TeamWell done to all those involved in the Town Team set up by groups in Egham to revitalise the High Street They were successful in their bid to receive pound10000 and a support package of free advice The Town Team Partner scheme was initiated due to the high number of unsuccessful applicants to be a Portas Pilot

Eghamrsquos Town Team aims to enhance the vitality of the town centre

High Street taskforce aims to rejuvenate retailSenior figures from across the banking retail and property sectors have signed up to a new industry-wide group the Distressed Retail Property TaskforceThey are joining forces to find ways to rejuvenate failing town centres

The group met for the first time last week members include the British Council of Shopping Centres the British Property Federation and the Local Government Association Lloyds Bank and the Royal Bank of Scotland are also represented along with the Booksellers Association

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Whatrsquos happening to the High Street

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Breakfast Forum Meeting

Your Views CountWednesday 5 December 2012

Venue Council ChamberCivic Centre Addlestone

Time 745 am

Presentations byPaul Turrell

Chief Executive Officer

Peter McKenzie Head of Corporate Finance

To reserve your free place email

joannaswatridgerunnymedegovuk

ADDLESTONE AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

For details of Chamber activities contactPeggy BroadheadTel 01932 844465

e-mailthebroadheadsdslpipexcomAddress c o 2 Coombe Drive Addlestone KT15 1DB

EGHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

For details of Chamber activities please contact the Chairman Mark Adams on

Tel 07756 199286 Address co Strodersquos College Egham TW20 9DR

e-mail admineghamchamberorgukwwweghamchamberorguk

CHERTSEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

For details on the Chamber activities contactChairman Geraint Rees

Address 58 Guildford Street Chertsey Surrey KT16 9BE Tel 01784 460108

e-mail adminchertseychambercomwwwchertseychambercom

Chambers of Commerce