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The Secrets of Ultimate Confidence & Resilience when Running a Small Business

Small Business Britain

About the session: What are the secrets of rock-solid confidence, and what difference does confidence and resilience make when running a small business? If you’ve ever wondered about the answers to these questions, this webinar is for you! About your host: Cat Williams has been studying, coaching, writing and speaking about resilience and confidence for over 20 years, she is a Rapid Transformational Therapist and Strengths Psychology coach as well as the author of Stay Calm and Content No Matter What Life Throws at You. Cat contributes frequently to podcasts and media outlets on the subjects of resilience, confidence, relationships and well-being. Small Business Britain & Lloyds Back Academy have teamed up to deliver a comprehensive programme of workshops focused on offering support and expertise to small businesses during these difficult times. These workshops range from financial management, branding for business growth, productivity hacks and stress management.

Get to know your local... the shopping edition - MyCanterbury

This week’s #iPledge theme is…. SHOPPING! 

This week's #iPledge theme is.... SHOPPING! Fashion, cosmetics, homeware….we know everyone has been missing their usual dash for summer clothes, so we are asking which stores they’ll be heading back to first when lockdown ends. We also have an interview with Fenwick Store Director Simon Youden. If you are a retailer please share this page on your socials to get your customers planning their visit - and writing their shopping list! Join the conversation on Facebook & Instagram. We are currently working on some short 'welcome back' videos, designed for everyone to share as restrictions start to lift - so watch this space...

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Nominate your “High Street Hero” in partnership with Wards and KMFM

KMFM has teamed up with Wards this Spring to celebrate "High Street Heroes". After a really difficult 12months, they want to showcase those businesses that have really shone and gone out of their way to help others and make a difference in the local community during the pandemic. They are therefore asking you to nominate amazing businesses in 8 different categories. Each winner will receive exposure of their business showcasing what they have been doing differently and brilliantly across kmfm, Kentonline and the KM Newspapers. To find out more and to nominate that extra-special business please click HERE

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KMFM and Wards “High Street Heroes” -get voting for your favorite business!

You've got until 31 March to vote for your favorite High Street Business! Or to get your supporters to vote for your business! KMFM has teamed up with Wards this Spring to celebrate "High Street Heroes" to showcase businesses that have really shone and gone out of their way to help others and make a difference during the pandemic. They are therefore asking you to nominate amazing businesses in 8 different categories and you have until midnight on 31 March to do so. Each winner will receive exposure of their business showcasing what they have been doing differently and brilliantly across kmfm, Kentonline and the KM Newspapers. To find out more and to nominate that extra-special business please click HERE

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Brachers Webinar: “Supporting Employees’ Mental Health”

Brachers Canterbury is hosting a free webinar "Supporting employees’ mental health: Legal considerations and practical application".  The session will look at legal obligations during lockdown/self-isolation for employees with caring responsibilities, supporting staff returning to the workplace, dealing with concerns and the legal risks and issues around protecting employees’ mental health and wellbeing.  Thursday 11 March, 1pm-2pm. Book your place HERE 

Get to know your local... the overnight edition - MyCanterbury
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This week’s #iPledge theme is all about… Accommodation!

Whether it’s visiting for a Sunday lunch, cocktails with the girls, a coffee and catch up, celebrating a special occasion, or enjoying waking up somewhere new, it’s not the same without our lovely hotels and B&B's. Many have been making the most of their enforced time out – carrying out refurbishments. Miles Shuttleworth, General Manager at The Falstaff gives us a sneak peek at their freshly decorated   rooms HERE. Join the #iPledge campaign HERE

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Mother’s Day

Whether you are offering Mother's Day discounts or takeout cream teas, hampers for Mum, chocolates, cards, gifts, flowers, cocktail sets, haircut vouchers or pampering promises, PLEASE email us your offering so we can add it to our special Mother's Day shopping list. Remember, this is the PERFECT time to get your business back on the radar in time for reopening. Please email kathy.moulton@canterburybid.co.uk with your offer and an image and we will do the rest

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Canterbury BID Board Member Elections

Canterbury BID Board Member Elections are being held from 15 March to 1 April. This is YOUR chance to vote for who you want to sit on the BID board to represent you and to help shape the BID strategy for the city centre. At the beginning of every BID term, we invite any levy-paying business or organisation in the BID area to nominate themselves to serve on the Board until the end of the BID term (September 2024). Due to COVID-19 there has been a delay in the process as we have wanted to ensure we get the maximum turnout and give you the opportunity to have your say.  We are delighted that we have twenty-one candidates for the fourteen positions available. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the election is being run online by an independent company called Choice Voting. Find out more HERE.

“EU Transition: Ask The Experts”

Online

In order to help businesses navigate through the new rules for trade, travel and business, Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce is hosting a highly interactive EU Transition: Ask The Experts session, where the content will be led by YOU! During registration, you will be asked to submit any questions you have around the current EU Transition for their panel of experts. The event is being held on Tue 16 March 10.30-12.30pm. Find out more HERE

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12 April onwards: Food and Beverages allowed to be served outside

From 12 April hospitality business will be able to serve food and beverages outside. If this requires tables and chairs being placed on public pavements outside, you will need a licence from the council. Please click HERE to apply for one. Applications cost £100 to cover the council's costs and the council has a maximum of 14 days in which to decide an application, otherwise it is automatically granted. Find out more here

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12 April Onwards: Non essential Retail, Salons, Personal Care and Public Building allowed to open

12 April will see the opening of non-essential retail; personal care premises such as hairdressers and nail salons; and public buildings, including libraries and community centres. Indoor leisure facilities such as gyms will also reopen (but only for use by people on their own or in household groups); as will most outdoor attractions and settings including outdoor hospitality venues, zoos, theme parks, and drive-in cinemas. Read more here

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