Collaborate2Innovate 2010 is the leading free event dedicated to building profitable partnerships between organisations in the Solent region. The conference and exhibition will offer businesses, entrepreneurs and technology specialists the opportunity to forge strategic partnerships with other like-minded companies that competitors will not be able to replicate. Collaborate2Innovate 2010 aims to open up a level forum where skills, knowledge and a ‘make-it-happen’ mantra come together to encourage business growth, with a strong focus on the future, especially in these uncertain economic times. To find out more, visit: www.collaborate2innovate2010.co.uk ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Bournemouth University (BU) has launched a new Graduate Internship Programme to link graduates in the region directly with local companiesThe internships are part of a wider government initiative to fund graduate internship placements across the UK. Some 800 internships will be offered throughout the South West of England as part of the scheme to help graduates find permanent employment. The internship programme is managed by BU’s experienced Business Services team. Companies of all sizes throughout the region are encouraged to contact the University with a view to providing up to 75 placement opportunities in the weeks ahead. Companies and organisations in the low carbon sector are particularly encouraged to get involved. click here to read more :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
The Southern Health Technology Forum (“The Forum”) The Southern Health Technology Forum (“The Forum”) has been formed with the support of a combination of public & private organisations. The founding parties believe that The Forum would enhance the activities of businesses, entrepreneurs and technologists working in the many health-related sectors by providing:
Opportunities for members to expand their industry contacts and exchange views with their peers.
Business and technical presentations focused on health sector needs.
Interaction with advisors and investors in an informal and informative environment. click here for more information... ::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: LEVEL OF UK EXPORTS FROM THE SOUTH EAST INCREASES BY £92 MILLION - RBS provides further support for this growth with the launch of its Exporters Package
- South East accounts for the largest amount of exports of any UK region
- North West enjoys highest level of export growth of any UK region
NatWest and RBS have launched an Exporters Package, to help support the upturn in businesses looking to sell their goods and services abroad. Analysis of industry data* by NatWest and RBS, reveals that the value of exports by companies in the South East (excluding London) increased by £92 million (1%) between Q2 and Q3 2009. This is consistent with the £723 million (1%) increase in the value of exports across the whole of the UK in the same period. In addition to this, the average value of goods sold abroad per exporter in the South East increased by 6% between Q2 2009 and Q3 2009, rising to £1.072 million. Again, this was similar to the 6% increase nationally. To help fuel this growth, the bank has produced an ‘Exporters Package’ which offers UK businesses a free exporter review, helping them to identify new opportunities for growth yet maintain a healthy cash position. The review will cover issues such as: • Analysis of the countries to which they currently sell, or are planning to
• Review of the company’s credit and risk management processes
• Buyer credit and collection assessment
• Current funding structure analysis and recommendations
Greg Jones, Managing Director for NatWest and RBS Business and Commercial Banking in the South East said: “Exporting can seem a complex activity with a lengthy order to cash cycle, and we’re here to help simplify the process and offer all the support we can. In addition to having a strong product that appeals to overseas markets, you need to be able to assess your prospective customer’s credit standing as well as cross-border collection risks. You also need to have a strong understanding of the specific risks you face in exporting. That is why we have developed a dedicated suite of materials and services that provides exporters in the South East with all the information they need to be successful.” click here for further information about level of UK exports from the South East
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: BizSpark Innovation Academy and Oxford Innovation Society IP Workshop and Dinner
This is a two-part programme aimed at business executives from small and early-stage technology companies, which will provide insights into managing software businesses. This is what some of the attendees at a previous BizSpark Innovation Academy workshop thought of it: - Thought-provoking and very worthwhile.
- Best balance of theory and practice I have heard; normally we hear very academic or very commercial / sales, but this was a good mix and up-to-date, not old hat. Thanks.
- Very useful workshop. I have seen some of the content in other contexts but it was great to see it presented in a different style and approach. Really enjoyed it.
There are three opportunities to attend the first part of the programme: - 4th March, eScience Centre, Oxford University
- 12th March, Reading University Whiteknights Campus
- 19th March, University of Southampton Highfield Campus
The second part consists of an afternoon of workshops followed by networking and dinner at Wadham College, Oxford, on the 25th of March. For more information and registration, please visit http://www.stem-uen.org/ip.
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: 23,000 SOUTH EAST MANUFACTURING COMPANIES SET TO BENEFIT FROM £1bn RBS FUND
- £1bn fund being dedicated to UK manufacturing businesses
- Competitive fixed rate loans to stimulate investment for growth as sector looks to recover
- Capital repayment holidays mean loans will be interest only for up to 3 years
RBS / NatWest has pledged to make £1 billion of new loans available on competitive, flexible terms to UK manufacturing businesses, 23,000 of which are located in the South East.
The bank has ring-fenced a fund specifically for the manufacturing sector, with loans being offered on competitive fixed rates and with the option to defer repayments for up to three years. The South East’s 23,000 manufacturing companies employ 295,000 people, representing 8.1% of the country’s total employment. The bank is launching its dedicated manufacturing fund in response to feedback from customers in the sector who are anticipating growing demand for their products during 2010 and beyond. The fund will provide loans designed to help those businesses finance investment and ensure they are poised to take advantage of any opportunities that present themselves as the market for their products and services begins to recover. Data published last week provide evidence for cautious optimism in a sector which, with nearly 168,000 manufacturing companies employing more than 2.5 million people, has a significant role to play in the UK economy. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) survey of UK manufacturers staged a solid rebound in December to reach a two-year high, suggesting an underlying improvement in the performance of British industry. Greg Jones, Managing Director of Business & Commercial Banking at RBS and NatWest, South East said:
“We’re beginning to see some encouraging signs for the manufacturing sector, but we can’t forget the context they must be taken in, which is that this sector has been hit particularly hard by the recession and its return to full health will not happen overnight. We want to ensure we are doing everything we can to assist the sector as conditions begin to improve. “As we see many of our manufacturing customers turning their thoughts to investment in order to drive competitiveness, we want to send a clear message of support to them by creating a fund that is designed specifically to enable that investment. We believe the fixed rate deals we are launching today are better than you would find anywhere else in the market currently.” The manufacturing fund is the latest in a series of initiatives launched by RBS and NatWest in support of UK businesses, including an SME Customer Charter, a customer support helpline, and a price promise and committed overdrafts for SMEs. For further information, please visit http://www.rbs.co.uk/ .
For further infomration contact:
Derek Hatton
Business Development Director
RBS/NatWest Commercial Banking
PO Box 309
Chandlers Ford
SO53 3UD
Mobile 07740 156712
Landline 023 8024 2120
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Feb 2010GJS offer businesses £1350 to take on a graduate internsHEFCE have allocated the universities of Southampton Solent, Southampton and Winchester funding to run graduate internships between February - September, 2010. Graduate Jobs South will be coordinating the internships and are offering businesses based in Hampshire the opportunity to hire a graduate for a 12 week or more internship.
Employers will receive:
• £1,350 towards the graduate's salary
• The internships will be advertised on the GJS website
• The GJS team will shortlist applicants
Employers are required to:
• Conduct the interviews and feedback to GJS
• Provide training and an appropriate induction
• Pay the graduate at least minimum wage
• Complete feedback at the end of the internship Contact
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