The Warrington Guardian newspaper has been supporting the launch of each new community micro-enterprise by featuring them as ‘business of the week’.

Hertfordshire Community Foundation are running an online session for people who are new to fundraising, or those who want to feel more confident when making funding bids.

Community Matters are running an online session in December, looking at how to manage, support, and protect volunteers.

System Shift are inviting anyone working in communities, movements, charities, public services, social enterprises, and beyond to complete a short survey and enter into a £2,000 prize draw.

Community Catalysts Cardiff recently welcomed back some people who’ve been on the Community Catalysts Development Programme and are now thinking about what comes next – growing their business, taking on staff, reaching more people etc.

Gloucestershire Health and Care are currently updating their strategy to reflect wider changes in the NHS 10 Year Plan, and are asking local people for their thoughts and feedback.

The Swindon and Wiltshire Growth Hub is an online community for businesses in one innovative and intelligent platform, providing instant access to impartial business advice, information, support, events, specialist programmes, and funding.

Making the leap from full time employment to running your own business can be very daunting with so many questions to ask, but free support and advice is available through Cool Ventures. They are also joining forces with Comm Cats to run a special online event in October.

Realise Futures are offering a range of new adult learning courses across the county and online.