Enterprise is an area that clearly defines NatWest. As the UK’s biggest bank for business, they understand that SMEs are the lifeblood of the economy and have a responsibility to help them build back better. There are a number of fully funded support services open to businesses in Leicestershire.
Accelerator
At the heart of the support for business owners is the comprehensive Accelerator programme including coaching, insight and mentoring specifically designed to meet the needs of entrepreneurs who want to grow their business, regardless of geographic location or sector. The programme starts with an IGNITION event w/c 11 September 2023 and extends over six months with fortnightly events, opportunities and monthly 121, peer-to-peer and group coaching sessions.
Applications for this intake will close on 18 August. Use the link for more details.
Other services for business owners:
- Digital Boost – A fantastic resource where you can request mentoring (free) on whatever areas of digital you are struggling with/want to skill build, for example, you can request help with how you reach a wider audience on social media – Digital Boost
- NatWest Business Builder – An online course, packed with practical resources to help grow a business. Lots of modules to work through at your own pace and specific events to build skills/knowledge – NatWest Business Builder – Open to all, you do not have to bank with NatWest to access business builder
- Swoop – Swoop is grant finder tool, it helps take the leg work out of finding out what’s available, Swoop | NatWest business banking
You can also take advantage of a free 60-minute, 1-to-1 session with Local Enterprise Adviser, Mark Taft. This is an open discussion regarding your business goals and ambitions or anything that is on your own agenda. Whether you are at idea validation stage and looking to launch very soon, just started with some traction or ready to grow and scale your business to the next stage, Mark will be happy to have a chat. Contact Mark via email mark.taft@natwest.com
