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Welcome to the latest edition of the SVBS newsletter.

This week, we're focusing on becoming a sustainable business, OxLEP's free OxGROW mentoring programme and ShopAppy's product loading sessions.

We're also highlighting the opportunity to sell to the councils and Oxford Technology & Media Network's Purposeful Business event.

There are lots more opportunities, events and resources to get stuck into this week, but as always, if you'd like to suggest content for the SVBS newsletter, please get in touch with us.

- Team SVBS
No matter how small your business or what industry you’re in, your commitment to becoming more sustainable could make a real difference to the planet, to your customers and to your running costs.

Our South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council websites have free resources and advice to help businesses respond to the challenges of climate change and make their sustainable business thrive.

The councils can support your business by:
  • Providing information about funds to support low carbon enterprises, develop green skills and low carbon infrastructure
  • Suggesting ways to cut emissions from digital services
  • Encouraging ‘circular economy’ business models
  • Engaging businesses with the council’s goal to become a carbon neutral district this decade
We have also partnered with Oxfordshire Greentech to support local businesses to reduce their carbon emissions. As the councils are members, businesses based within our districts can receive 10 per cent off basic member rates. By becoming a member, you'll have access to specialist resources, business promotion, grant funding and more.

Find out more on our South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse District Council websites.
Check out OxLEP's free OxGROW mentoring programme

The OxLEP Skills team are urging those seeking employment or a change in career – along with organisations that work closely with such individuals – to engage with their new OxGROW virtual mentoring platform.

12 experienced business mentors from across Oxfordshire can offer support with:
  • Job hunting and career events
  • CV writing
  • Developing resilience
  • Preparing for interviews
  • Online learning
Check out the programme and get started on the official webpage.
Come along to ShopAppy's product loading sessions

The ShopAppy team are hosting free sessions to show businesses how they can upload their products and use the platform effectively.

Every Monday   |   2pm - 3pm

During the session, businesses will learn about ShopAppy, how the platform works, how to get started with the platform and how to upload your own products.

You will be able to ask questions and learn how to get the most out of the platform.

Businesses can register to attend this free session via ShopAppy's website.

To find out how you can get involved with our ShopAppy scheme, visit our website here.
Selling to the councils - register for the
South East Business Portal

The councils buy goods and services from a variety of contractors, ranging from someone who is self-employed to national organisations. To provide cost-effective services for our residents, the councils often operate a joint procurement process, and therefore award joint contracts.

Opportunities to supply your services or goods to the councils are often available, either direct or as a sub-contractor.

If you are interested in selling to the councils, you will need to register on the South East Business Portal. Please note that contracts for both councils can be located under 'South Oxfordshire District Council'.

A list of contracts shortly up for renewal can be found on the South Oxfordshire District Council website.

Further information can be found on our dedicated webpage.
Oxford Technology & Media Network Presents: What do we mean by a Purposeful Business?

What do you need to do to become a purposeful business, and is it worth it?

The Oxford Technology & Media Network is hosting an in-person event on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and being a purposeful business.

Tuesday 10 October   |   6pm - 9pm
Wood Centre for Innovation

Come along and hear from people and organisations who’ve become, or are in the process of becoming, a purposeful business and what it takes to run a 'triple bottom line' (People, Planet, Profit) business.

There is also a great opportunity to check out the Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation.

Register for your free place via Eventbrite.

Thu 5 Oct: Business Buzz Thame

Fri 6 Oct: Business Netwalking in Goring and Streatley

Mon 9 Oct: Enterprise Nation: Master your marketing challenge

Mon 9 Oct: OBCN: Oxfordshire Virtual Speed Networking

Tue 10 Oct: OxLEP: Women in Business Gathering

Wed 11 Oct: OBCN: South Oxfordshire Breakfast Meeting

Wed 11 Oct: Milton Park: Artificial intelligence and cybersecurity

Thu 12 Oct: FSB: Creating a company that can thrive without you

Tue 17 Oct: Enterprise Nation's Tech Hub

Wed 18 Oct: Abingdon Business Buzz

Thu 19 Oct: OxLEP: 'Sport and Exercise can change the course of someone’s life’

Fri 20 Oct: Outside Ideas: Mastermind Group Free Taster
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Government announces new actions on tackling late payment for small businesses

Free facility hire launched for Wellington Gate community

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