Save The High Street
Retail specialists Save The High Street provide strategies tailored for independent traders to help them thrive. The free scheme provides support in the form of action plans, step-by-step guides and one-to-one support from expert advisors. Support is personalised for businesses across a number of different themes, such as increasing footfall, growing online, collaborating locally and making the most of seasonal opportunities.
To find out more about the scheme, visit the Save the High Street website.
Federation of Small Businesses
Under the Three Rivers Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) scheme, eligible small and medium-sized business businesses can receive fully funded memberships, awarded on a first-come-first-served basis.
Businesses that join the FSB can access a range of benefits, including a funding platform, medical care helpline, employment advice and protection, debt recovery and a legal hub for advice. The FSB also hosts a range of events and networking opportunities.
Memberships are for one year and are available for sole traders and small businesses. You must not currently be a member and must not have been a member for the last two years to be eligible to join the scheme. You must also be based in Three Rivers District.
To enquire about applying for the scheme, contact FSB Membership Advisor Paul Randell at paul.randell@fsb.org.uk. For more information, visit the FSB website.
Wenta
If you are looking to start a business, the Wenta Three Rivers Business Advice and Support Programme provides free access to a wide range of pre-start and early-stage business support services. It also offers skills training webinars and workshops on topics including social media and marketing, cashflow and writing a business plan IT, HR and legal issues.
You can also participate in virtual networking opportunities with other businesses across Hertfordshire.
Find out more about the programme on the Wenta website.
Sustainable X
The Three Rivers Sustainable Business Sector Guides provide sector-specific business guidance on improving sustainability across a range of industries, including hospitality, construction and retail. For more information and to download a guide for your specific sector, visit the Sustainable X website.
Rivertech
Rivertech is Rickmansworth's local shared working site. The site offers hot desks, private desks, meet and event spaces and private offices for a monthly membership fee. For more information and to book a tour, visit the Rivertech website
Low Carbon Workspaces
Low Carbon Workspaces offers match-funded grants of between £1,000 and £6,750 to small- and medium-sized businesses in Hertfordshire to help towards the cost of implementing energy-saving measures. Find out more on the Low Carbon Workspaces website.
Zero Carbon Business
Zero Carbon Business provides advice on reducing energy costs and cutting carbon. See more at Zero Carbon Business.
