- Access free professional support for your Broxtowe business
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Access free professional support for your Broxtowe business
During one-to-one sessions, business owners will meet with Alison North, a highly experienced business advisor from Nottinghamshire County Council. Alison can provide bespoke guidance to help strengthen, expand, or refine your business.
Whether you’re launching a new venture or looking to take your existing business to the next level, this is an excellent opportunity to receive expert, tailored support to achieve your goals.
Upcoming sessions, each with six bookable slots, include:
- Monday 27 October, Eastwood Library, 9:30am – 4:30pm, book here (Opens in a new window)
- Monday 24 November, Beeston Library, 9:30am – 4:30pm, book here (Opens in a new window)
- Monday 22 December, Eastwood Library, 9:30am – 4:30pm, book here (Opens in a new window)
- Monday 26 January, Beeston Library, 9:30am – 4:30pm, book here (Opens in a new window)
- Monday 23 February, Eastwood Library, 9:30 – 4:30pm, book here (Opens in a new window)
- Monday 23 March, Beeston Library, 9:30am – 4:30pm, book here (Opens in a new window)
Leader of Broxtowe Borough Council and Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Asset Management, Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE said, “With great transport links, a highly skilled workforce, and strong support from the Council, Broxtowe is the perfect place for businesses to thrive.
“These business surgeries have been popular in recent times and provided countless entrepreneurs with priceless business advice, free of charge. I encourage all business owners, new and old, to make use of these sessions with Alison while they’re available.”
Nottinghamshire County Council’s Business Adviser, Alison North said, “These regular free one-to-one sessions run out of the local library network and are for you no matter what stage in business you’re at, as long as you are based in Broxtowe.
“It’s a one-to-one informal chat to understand your business better, its opportunities and needs. There are some things that I can help you with myself and others where I’ll signpost to other experts. This includes things like training and events, sector specific support, and finance and grants but each conversation is different and I will be guided by what you need and what is best for you.”
There are around 6,000 businesses operating in Broxtowe. The majority are Small to Medium Enterprises (SME) employing fewer than 249 people. Around 80% of local businesses are micro businesses with fewer than 9 employees. The Council are committed to working with these businesses to ensure that they can all fulfil their potential.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is UK Government funding allocated through the East Midlands Combined County Authority. Broxtowe Borough Council has been allocated a total of £1,056,720 in 2025/6. Activity funded includes local business and skills support and a set of community projects.
The East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) is led by Mayor Claire Ward and covers the four local authority areas of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Nottingham. Its priorities include transport, housing, the visitor economy, economic growth, skills and adult education and net zero.