Give your business idea a leg up at Broxtowe’s Start Smart Business Breakfast

12/11/2026 - Broxtowe Borough Council are hosting their third Business Breakfast in December, designed to provide new and aspiring entrepreneurs with advice and guidance to bring business ideas to life.

Attendees will be able to hear from a range of speakers on topics such as moving into premises, the impact of the recent Government budget, how to reduce energy costs, and market research. Speakers include representatives from, East Midlands Chamber’s Start and Sustain Programme, Nottinghamshire County Council Business Support, British Libraries and IP centre, and Broxtowe’s Planning and Economic Development Teams.Graphic, text reads: Start Smart, building a business that lasts. Free self employment and business start-up event. Thursday 3 December 2026, 9:30am - 12:00pm. Bendigo Lounge Beeston

Join us:

  • Thursday 3 December

  • 9:30am – 12:30pm

  • Bendigo Lounge, 55 High Rd, Beeston, Nottingham NG9 2JQ

There will also be the opportunity to be among the first to hear about Broxtowe’s new Start Smart Grants, which will be launching on the same day as the event.

Budding Broxtowe entrepreneurs and Broxtowe businesses who have been trading for less than two years will be able to apply for small grants of up to £800 for essential equipment, training, branding, first month’s rent on new premises, and more. Keep an eye on the Made In Broxtowe webpage for more details.

This is a free event, but booking is essential and places are limited – book your spot today to avoid disappointment (Opens in a new window).

Portfolio Holder for Asset Management and Economic Development, Councillor Milan Radulovic MBE, said: “Our previous Business Breakfast events have been a great success, and have already seen businesses gain access to practical advice that has been put into use in the real world, such as Next Level Tailored Education, who opened their first premises in Eastwood after attending our last two events.”

“Broxtowe is a fantastic place to venture into the world of business, and there is so much help and support out there for those wanting to take those first steps that can seem so daunting, and this event is a prime example of just that.”


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