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SUMMARY:Pricing and Positioning Your Products and Services
DESCRIPTION:The workshop will consider practical strategies to balance the right price for your product or service and sales volumes\n\n\nDo you struggle with setting your prices? \nSetting the right price for a new product or service can be one of the biggest problems faced by small business owners. Costing your product or service can be relatively straightforward\, but pricing must take account of what competitors are charging and what customers will be prepared to pay\, but clearly the price needs to cover all the costs and allow for a profit. \nKnowing how to determine the right price for your product or service is critical. There are many factors to consider such as direct costs\, indirect costs\, your customers and your competitors. The workshop will consider practical strategies to balance the right price for your product or service and sales volumes – so that you are working towards achieving your business objectives. \nWe will cover: \n\nDirect & Indirect costs and their calculation\nConsider costs for service-based business\nConsider costs for a production-based business\nHow much to charge?\nHow do price and sales volumes interact?\nDifferent pricing strategies\n\nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in Devon or Somerset (excluding Torridge\, North Devon\, North Somerset & BaNES). \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. You can find further details about the eligibility criteria here. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n\n\n\nThe Heart of the South West Growth Hub Service for All is receiving up to £781\,965 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The accountable body for this programme is Devon County Council.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/pricing-and-positioning-your-products-and-services-3/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Pricing
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n7 pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.30 pm – Workshop starts\n9.30 pm – Q&As\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-36/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, Old Market Hill\, Sturminster Newton\, Dorset\, DT10 1FH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBA":MAILTO:contact@sbacic.org
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SUMMARY:Digital Essentials: Technology Support for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come along to this free\, digital information workshop to find out how technology can help your farm business grow and thrive.\n\n\nRun by Cosmic\, leading digital specialists in the South West\, this workshop has been designed to give you an overview of farm technology in a jargon-free way\, whatever your skill level. Whether you’re looking to develop your digital skills\, want to improve your broadband connectivity\, or are exploring the latest farm management software\, then we can help. In this workshop we will cover: \n\nGuidance on broadband providers\, network issues and funding options\nAdvice on IT\, including what devices and software you need to run your farm efficiently\nHow to improve the physical and cyber security of your farm\nOnline accounting software options and how to use them\nWebsite development\, setting up social media accounts for business and developing a digital marketing strategy.\n\nAfter attending this workshop\, you should have a clearer idea of how technology can help improve the day-to-day management of your farm\, saving you time and money\, and a better understanding of what options are available. \nIn addition\, Cosmic can offer further\, free workshop sessions and one-to-one support\, exploring each of these areas in much more detail\, depending on your individual needs. \nSo book your free space today to start your digital journey with us. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-essentials-technology-support-for-your-farm/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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SUMMARY:Microsoft 365: Exploring Office Apps for Farm Admin
DESCRIPTION:Run by Cosmic\, leading digital specialists in the South West\, this free workshop will go beyond Word and Excel\, and explore the other tools available within Microsoft 365 and how you can use them to efficiently manage your farm admin\, communication and processes.\n\n\nMicrosoft 365: Exploring Office Apps for Farm Admin \nThere are various apps and tools available within Microsoft 365\, each one designed to make managing your farm easier and more productive. \nWith the support of one of our skilled trainers\, you will discover: \n\nSharePoint and OneDrive for effective cloud storage and real-time collaboration\nLists\, To Do and Planner for successful project and task management\nTeams for integrating people\, content and communications\nOneNote and Lens for capturing and collating information and notes\nPower Apps\, Power Automate and Power BI to build powerful data-driven connections\, processes and reports\n\nThis workshop is suitable for participants with a basic understanding of Microsoft 365\, who want to use it more productively to support their agricultural business. Please see our other workshops for sessions on using Microsoft Word and Excel. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-admin-essentials-microsoft-365-tools-to-improve-admin-processes-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T213000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230314T143136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T143232Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free pie supper at the beginning\, with timings as follows: \n\n18:30 pm – Arrival\, refreshments\n19:00 pm – Presentation starts\n21:00 pm – Presentation ends\n21:30pm – Workshop ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-47/
LOCATION:The Hunters Lodge Inn\, Charmouth Road\, Axminster\, Dorset\, EX13 5SZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T190000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T101036Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free pasty supper and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-42/
LOCATION:White Hart Hotel Moretonhampstead\, Stag Suite\, The Square\, Moretonhampstead\, Devon\, TQ13 8NF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230323T190000
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CREATED:20230202T153647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T153647Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n7 pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.30 pm – Workshop starts\n9.30 pm – Q&As\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-35/
LOCATION:East Coker Hall\, Halves Lane\, East Coker\, Somerset\, BA22 9JJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBA":MAILTO:contact@sbacic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230328T130000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230214T142201Z
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SUMMARY:Canva Pro: Next Level Tips for Social Media Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Want to create engaging visual content for your social media feeds? This free workshop on Canva Pro is for you!\n\n\nDuring this interactive workshop\, we’ll show you how to use Canva Pro – the paid version of the popular graphic design tool that makes creating custom graphics and videos easy with Premium features. \nYou can use Canva to improve your social media content\, including both graphic design posts as well as videos\, and we’ll look at more advanced ways to create posts and videos for social media to help promote your business\, and get more engagement from your audience. \nBring your ideas to the workshop\, and Adela will help you create your own posts for social media. We’ll be working with Canva Pro and Premium features in this workshop and will assume you have a good basic understanding of using Canva already. \nTo get the most out of the session please attend using a laptop or desktop. \nThis is a relaxed\, interactive session so please feel free to ask any questions during the workshop and by the end you’ll be well on your way to creating awesome graphics and videos for your business using Canva Pro. \nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in Devon or Somerset (excluding Torridge\, North Devon\, North Somerset & BaNES). \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. You can find further details about the eligibility criteria here. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data. \n\n\n\nThe Heart of the South West Growth Hub Service for All is receiving up to £781\,965 of funding from the England European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The accountable body for this programme is Devon County Council.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/canva-pro-next-level-tips-for-social-media-marketing/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free pasty supper and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-43/
LOCATION:Wadebridge Town Council\, Town Hall\, The Platt\, Wadebridge\, Cornwall/Scilly\, PL27 7AQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230330T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230222T151214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T093458Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Essentials: Technology Support for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come along to this information workshop to find out about the essential support available to help your farm do more with technology\n\n\nRun by Cosmic\, leading digital specialists in the South West\, this workshop has been designed to give you an overview of farm technology in a jargon-free way\, whatever your skill level. Whether you’re looking to develop your digital skills\, want to improve your broadband connectivity\, or are exploring the latest farm management software\, then we can help. In this workshop we will cover: \n\nGuidance on broadband providers\, network issues and funding options\nAdvice on IT\, including what devices and software you need to run your farm efficiently\nHow to improve the physical and cyber security of your farm\nOnline accounting software options and how to use them\nWebsite development\, setting up social media accounts for business and developing a digital marketing strategy.\n\nAfter attending this workshop\, you should have a clearer idea of how technology can help improve the day-to-day management of your farm\, saving you time and money\, and a better understanding of what options are available. \nIn addition\, Cosmic can offer further\, free workshop sessions and one-to-one support\, exploring each of these areas in much more detail\, depending on your individual needs. \nSo book your free space today to start your digital journey with us. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-essentials-technology-support-for-your-farm-3/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T133000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230307T161151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T162210Z
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SUMMARY:Farm diversification: How to Set Up a Successful Farm Shop
DESCRIPTION:Farm shops represent one of the most obvious choices when it comes diversifying your farm business to secure profitability and resilience.\n\n\nEdward Berry is a consultant with the Flying Fork: he delivers advice to farm shop owners and managers\, from early project consideration to ongoing advice\, trouble-shooting and further development such as food service. \nIn this workshop Edward offers an introduction to farm shops and will cover \n\nDefining farm shops and their key features\nReasons to consider diversifying into the farm shop sector\nProcesses ahead of opening\nResponsibilities\nChallenges and risks\nRewards\nBusiness measures and modelling\nFurther diversification.\n\nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-diversification-how-to-set-up-a-successful-farm-shop/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230306T101844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T101844Z
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SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free pasty supper and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-45/
LOCATION:Chulmleigh Golf Club\, Leigh Road\, Chulmleigh\, Devon\, EX18 7BL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230411T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230228T135846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T091608Z
UID:10000102-1681214400-1681223400@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:How the Countryside Stewardship Scheme can help your farm business
DESCRIPTION:Countryside Stewardship pays farmers for the environmental work they do alongside food production\, with options that include restoring wildlife habitats\, creating or managing woodlands\, and mitigating flood risks. With updated payments rates\, an expanded offer of options\, and a simplified annual declaration of compliance\, CS should be considered by all farmers looking to build a profitable farm business. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nGeneral Scheme requirements and key dates\nManagement options available and how they can provide an annual revenue\nCapital grants available\nHow to get Catchment Sensitive Farming approval for farmyard capital grants\nHow Countryside Stewardship interacts with the Sustainable Farming Incentive\nWhich options would work for your farm.\nQuestions and Answers\n\n  \n\n\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/how-the-countryside-stewardship-scheme-can-help-your-farm-business/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230331T143637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230331T143637Z
UID:10000148-1681291800-1681308000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness for Farming Communities
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, which in turn has been funded by DEFRA to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis project is being delivered by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards team\, working closely with the Farming Community Network (FCN)\, Rural Crime Police\, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and other organisations. \nNew Leaf Life Design are running a Mental Health Awareness workshop\, which will provide an overview of mental health. This workshop covers: \nWhat mental health is and how to challenge stigma \n\nA basic knowledge of some common mental health issues\nAn introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing\nConfidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing a mental health issues\n\nBecky Wright\, who established and continues to run New Leaf Life Design\, is an award-winning mental health trainer\, a retired psychotherapist\, and a young farmer. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments towards the end of the workshop\, with the timings as follows: \n\n9am – arrival\, teas and coffee\n9:30am – workshop starts\n1:30pm – lunch\n2pm – workshop finishes\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you are not in receipt of BPS payments or you have any questions\, please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/mental-health-awareness-for-farming-communities/
LOCATION:Tedburn St Mary Village Hall\, Saint Marys Close\, Tedburn St Mary\, Devon\, EX6 6DZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230412T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230314T165456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T112607Z
UID:10000119-1681326000-1681336800@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Update on grants available to farming businesses and help to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nWith the change in farming support moving away from the Basic Payment Scheme there will be grants available towards environmental improvement\, animal health and welfare\, and reducing carbon emissions. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free for any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nIntroducing the support to replace Basic Payment and timelines.\nInformation on the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI)\nOther income streams relating to the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)\nFarming In Protected Landscapes (AONB)\nThe Farming Investment Fund including Slurry Infrastructure Grant and Farming Equipment and Technology Grant\nStand Alone Water\, Air and Boundary Capital Grants\nWoodland Grant Support\nRural Prosperity Fund\n\nYou will also get the opportunity to sign up to get additional support through the Future Farm Resilience program including one to one on farm visits and advice. \nWe will be serving some refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-49/
LOCATION:Lanivet Village Hall\, Rectory Road\, Lanivet\, Cornwall/Scilly\, PL30 5HG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230321T141805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T141805Z
UID:10000136-1681380000-1681389000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Digital Essentials: Technology Support for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come along to this free\, digital information workshop to find out how technology can help your farm business grow and thrive.\n\n\nRun by Cosmic\, leading digital specialists in the South West\, this workshop has been designed to give you an overview of farm technology in a jargon-free way\, whatever your skill level. Whether you’re looking to develop your digital skills\, want to improve your broadband connectivity\, or are exploring the latest farm management software\, then we can help. In this workshop we will cover: \n\nGuidance on broadband providers\, network issues and funding options\nAdvice on IT\, including what devices and software you need to run your farm efficiently\nHow to improve the physical and cyber security of your farm\nOnline accounting software options and how to use them\nWebsite development\, setting up social media accounts for business and developing a digital marketing strategy.\n\nAfter attending this workshop\, you should have a clearer idea of how technology can help improve the day-to-day management of your farm\, saving you time and money\, and a better understanding of what options are available. \nIn addition\, Cosmic can offer further\, free workshop sessions and one-to-one support\, exploring each of these areas in much more detail\, depending on your individual needs. \nSo book your free space today to start your digital journey with us. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-essentials-technology-support-for-your-farm-7/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230413T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230314T165735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T112517Z
UID:10000120-1681412400-1681423200@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \n Refreshments: \nWe will be serving some refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-50/
LOCATION:Halwell Moreleigh Village Hall\, Halwell\, Moreleigh\, Totnes\, Devon\, TQ9 7JQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230414T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230307T161531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T161651Z
UID:10000114-1681470000-1681480800@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Exploring SFI Options for Your Farm in 2023
DESCRIPTION:With reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how develop their businesses.\n\n\nWith reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to continue to develop their profitable farm businesses. As part of the Agricultural Transition\, Defra introduced the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in 2022 with the aim to support farmers looking after the natural environment in the course of their farming. \nIn this free workshop\, we will look at the options available under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)\, including a deep-dive into the six new standards being introduced in 2023\, and how these can be applied on your farm. \nThe six additional standards to be introduced in 2023 include: \n\nhedgerows standard\nintegrated pest management standard\nnutrient management standard\narable and horticultural land standard\nimproved grassland standard\nlow input grassland standard\n\nUnder the new schemes\, on farm payments can reach an average of £200/ha depending on options chosen. During the session we will explore the payments offered\, go through the application process\, and what is required to comply . This will conclude with a farm walk where we will take a practical look at how SFI can work alongside the current farm practices. \nTimings: \n\n11.00am – Arrival\, tea and coffee\n11.30am to 12.30pm – Presentation on SFI\n12.30pm to 1.00pm – Pasty lunch\n1.00pm – 2.00pm – Farm walk\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/exploring-sfi-options-for-your-farm-in-2023-2/
LOCATION:Carruan Farm\, Higher Carruan Dairy\, St. Minver\, Wadebridge\, Cornwall/Scilly\, PL27 6QU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230309T105417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T151324Z
UID:10000115-1681812000-1681819200@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Canva Pro: How to Build Your Brand
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop you will learn how to build a brand for your business creating visual content build your online presence.\n\n\nThis workshop will provide practical demonstrations of how to use Canva Pro – a graphic design platform\, used to create social media graphics\, presentations\, videos\, documents and other visual content. \nWe will be demonstrating with a Canva Pro account so please make sure you have created your free account with Canva before the workshop and know that you can upgrade to a free trial of Canva Pro. \nIn the first workshop we will look at how to build a visual identity in Canva Pro for your business including: \n\nchoosing a business name\nwriting a tagline or slogan for your business\ncreating a logo\, favicon and image for social media profiles\nchoosing colours and a brand colour palette\nchoosing fonts/typography to use in your visual identity\nchoosing images and learning about stock photography\n\nWe will discuss branding in general\, and there will be plenty of time for questions. By the end of the first workshop you will have a good understanding of how to create a brand for your business. \nPlease bring your ideas and questions to the workshop. \nThis workshop is part three of our three-part Canva series. All three workshops are standalone so you can come along to as many or as few as you like though we would recommend trying to attend all three. The other workshops in this series are: \nCanva Pro: How to Design Engaging Social Media Content\n25th April\, 10am-12pm.\nOnline workshop. Book here \nCanva Pro: How to Create Video Animations for Your Business\n9th May\, 10am-12pm.\nOnline workshop. Book here \n  \nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in South Hams. \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/canva-pro-how-to-build-your-brand/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230418T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230321T141503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T141503Z
UID:10000137-1681822800-1681831800@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Digital Essentials: Technology Support for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come along to this free\, digital information workshop to find out how technology can help your farm business grow and thrive.\n\n\nRun by Cosmic\, leading digital specialists in the South West\, this workshop has been designed to give you an overview of farm technology in a jargon-free way\, whatever your skill level. Whether you’re looking to develop your digital skills\, want to improve your broadband connectivity\, or are exploring the latest farm management software\, then we can help. In this workshop we will cover: \n\nGuidance on broadband providers\, network issues and funding options\nAdvice on IT\, including what devices and software you need to run your farm efficiently\nHow to improve the physical and cyber security of your farm\nOnline accounting software options and how to use them\nWebsite development\, setting up social media accounts for business and developing a digital marketing strategy.\n\nAfter attending this workshop\, you should have a clearer idea of how technology can help improve the day-to-day management of your farm\, saving you time and money\, and a better understanding of what options are available. \nIn addition\, Cosmic can offer further\, free workshop sessions and one-to-one support\, exploring each of these areas in much more detail\, depending on your individual needs. \nSo book your free space today to start your digital journey with us. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-essentials-technology-support-for-your-farm-6/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230228T140319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230405T091406Z
UID:10000103-1682013600-1682022600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:How the Countryside Stewardship Scheme can help your farm business
DESCRIPTION:Countryside Stewardship pays farmers for the environmental work they do alongside food production\, with options that include restoring wildlife habitats\, creating or managing woodlands\, and mitigating flood risks. With updated payments rates\, an expanded offer of options\, and a simplified annual declaration of compliance\, CS should be considered by all farmers looking to build a profitable farm business. \nThe workshop will cover: \n\nGeneral Scheme requirements and key dates\nManagement options available and how they can provide an annual revenue\nCapital grants available\nHow to get Catchment Sensitive Farming approval for farmyard capital grants\nHow Countryside Stewardship interacts with the Sustainable Farming Incentive\nWhich options would work for your farm.\nQuestions and Answers\n\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/how-the-countryside-stewardship-scheme-can-help-your-farm-business-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230420T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230306T102105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T102105Z
UID:10000111-1682017200-1682028000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free pasty supper and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-46/
LOCATION:Axminster Guild Hall\, 5 West Street\, Axminster\, Devon\, EX13 5NX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230309T105705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230309T151315Z
UID:10000116-1682416800-1682424000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Canva Pro: How to Design Engaging Social Media Content
DESCRIPTION:During this workshop you will learn how to build a brand for your business creating visual content build your online presence.\n\n\nThis workshop will provide practical demonstrations of how to use Canva Pro – a graphic design platform\, used to create social media graphics\, presentations\, videos\, documents and other visual content. \nWe will be demonstrating with a Canva Pro account so please make sure you have created your free account with Canva before the workshop and know that you can upgrade to a free trial of Canva Pro. \nIn this workshop we will look at how to create posts and designs in Canva Pro including: \n\ncreating designs from scratch and getting used to all the tools in Canva\nusing templates to form the basis of your brand designs\nhow to change fonts/colours/elements and images\nhow to work with overlays\nhow to create designs for social media platforms including:\n\n\nLinkedin banner\nYouTube banner\nFacebook banner/post/Ad\nInstagram post/story/reel\nhow to create a .pdf document for an eBook\ndifferent file formats such as .png\, .jpeg\, .mp4\n\nBy the end of the workshop you will have a good understanding of how to create designs for different social media platforms\, as well as other types of designs. \nPlease bring your ideas and questions to the workshop. \nThis workshop is part three of our three-part Canva series. All three workshops are standalone so you can come along to as many or as few as you like though we would recommend trying to attend all three. The other workshops in this series are: \nCanva Pro: How to Build Your Brand\n18th April\, 10am-12pm.\nOnline workshop. Book here \nCanva Pro: How to Create Video Animations for Your Business\n9th May\, 10am-12pm.\nOnline workshop. Book here \n  \nEligibility: \nTo be eligible to attend this free workshop you or your business need to be based in South Hams. \nIf you are unsure\, you can check by entering your postcode into the Government Council Checker. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/canva-pro-how-to-design-engaging-social-media-content/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230315T094602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T112138Z
UID:10000122-1682449200-1682460000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Update on grants available to farming businesses and help to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nWith the change in farming support moving away from the Basic Payment Scheme there will be grants available towards environmental improvement\, animal health and welfare\, and reducing carbon emissions. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free for any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nIntroducing the support to replace Basic Payment and timelines.\nInformation on the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI)\nOther income streams relating to the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)\nFarming In Protected Landscapes (AONB)\nThe Farming Investment Fund including Slurry Infrastructure Grant and Farming Equipment and Technology Grant\nStand Alone Water\, Air and Boundary Capital Grants\nWoodland Grant Support\nRural Prosperity Fund\n\nYou will also get the opportunity to sign up to get additional support through the Future Farm Resilience program including one to one on farm visits and advice. \nWe will be serving some refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-53/
LOCATION:Yelverton Village Hall\, Willowby Lodge\, Meavy Lane\, Yelverton\, Devon\, PL20 6AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
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UID:10000121-1682449200-1682460000@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Update on grants available to farming businesses and help to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nWith the change in farming support moving away from the Basic Payment Scheme there will be grants available towards environmental improvement\, animal health and welfare\, and reducing carbon emissions. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free for any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nIntroducing the support to replace Basic Payment and timelines.\nInformation on the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI)\nOther income streams relating to the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)\nFarming In Protected Landscapes (AONB)\nThe Farming Investment Fund including Slurry Infrastructure Grant and Farming Equipment and Technology Grant\nStand Alone Water\, Air and Boundary Capital Grants\nWoodland Grant Support\nRural Prosperity Fund\n\nYou will also get the opportunity to sign up to get additional support through the Future Farm Resilience program including one to one on farm visits and advice. \nWe will be serving some refreshments prior to the start of the workshop. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-51/
LOCATION:Indian Queens Village Hall\, Saint Columb\, Saint Columb\, Cornwall/Scilly\, TR9 6QN\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230321T141022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T141220Z
UID:10000138-1682506800-1682517600@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Exploring SFI Options for Your Farm in 2023
DESCRIPTION:With the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to develop their businesses.\n\n\nWith the reduction of income from the Basic Payment Scheme over the next few years\, all farmers are considering how to continue to develop their profitable farm businesses. As part of the Agricultural Transition\, Defra introduced the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) in 2022 with the aim to support farmers looking after the natural environment in the course of their farming. \nIn this free workshop\, we will look at the options available under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI)\, including a deep-dive into the six new standards being introduced in 2023\, and how these can be applied on your farm. \nThe six additional standards to be introduced in 2023 include: \n\nhedgerows standard\nintegrated pest management standard\nnutrient management standard\narable and horticultural land standard\nimproved grassland standard\nlow input grassland standard\n\nUnder the new schemes\, on-farm payments can reach an average of £200/ha depending on the options chosen. During the session\, we will explore the payments offered\, go through the application process\, and what is required to comply. This will conclude with a farm walk where we will take a practical look at how SFI can work alongside the current farm practices. \nTimings: \n\n11.00am – Arrival\, tea and coffee\n11.30am to 12.30pm – Presentation on SFI\n12.30pm to 1.00pm – Pasty lunch\n1.00pm – 2.00pm – Farm walk\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/exploring-sfi-options-for-your-farm-in-2023-3/
LOCATION:Fyfett Farm\, Otterford\, Taunton\, Somerset\, TA20 3QP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230427T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230321T140655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230321T140655Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Essentials: Technology Support for Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Come along to this free\, digital information workshop to find out how technology can help your farm business grow and thrive.\n\n\nRun by Cosmic\, leading digital specialists in the South West\, this workshop has been designed to give you an overview of farm technology in a jargon-free way\, whatever your skill level. Whether you’re looking to develop your digital skills\, want to improve your broadband connectivity\, or are exploring the latest farm management software\, then we can help. In this workshop we will cover: \n\nGuidance on broadband providers\, network issues and funding options\nAdvice on IT\, including what devices and software you need to run your farm efficiently\nHow to improve the physical and cyber security of your farm\nOnline accounting software options and how to use them\nWebsite development\, setting up social media accounts for business and developing a digital marketing strategy.\n\nAfter attending this workshop\, you should have a clearer idea of how technology can help improve the day-to-day management of your farm\, saving you time and money\, and a better understanding of what options are available. \nIn addition\, Cosmic can offer further\, free workshop sessions and one-to-one support\, exploring each of these areas in much more detail\, depending on your individual needs. \nSo book your free space today to start your digital journey with us. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-essentials-technology-support-for-your-farm-5/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230503T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230202T153016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230202T153016Z
UID:10000093-1683140400-1683151200@businessinfopoint.co.uk
SUMMARY:Farm Grants Update & Navigating the Agricultural Transition
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nBetween 2021 and 2027\, the government will reduce and then stop Direct Payments. Instead\, farmers will be supported to improve the environment\, improve animal health and welfare\, and reduce carbon emissions.. This is the biggest change in farm support for generations and all farmers need to think how they will adapt. \nThe Future Farming Resilience Fund has been funded by Defra to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis FREE workshop will cover: \n\nTimelines and reductions in the Basic Payment Scheme\nOutline of the Environmental Land Management Schemes\nThe introduction of the Sustainable Farming Incentive Scheme (SFI) 2021/2022\nHow the SFI links with the Environmental Land Management Scheme (ELMs)2024\nOptions to improve productivity and increase profits as the BPS payments reduce\nBusiness diversification strategies\n\nWe will also take a look at a number of new capital grant schemes that are proposed\, linked to the SFI standards and also stand alone productivity grants under the Farming Investment Fund. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving a free buffet and refreshments prior to the start of the workshop with timings as follows: \n\n7 pm – Arrival\, buffet and refreshments\n7.30 pm – Workshop starts\n9.30 pm – Q&As\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you have any questions please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/farm-grants-update-navigating-the-agricultural-transition-34/
LOCATION:Beckington Memorial Hall\, Bath Road\, Beckington\, Somerset\, BA11 6SH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="SBA":MAILTO:contact@sbacic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230418T161631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230418T161631Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness for Farming Communities
DESCRIPTION:Helping farmers\, their families and their businesses to navigate the Agricultural Transition.\n\n\nThe Rural Support and Wellbeing project aims to raise awareness of the rural support services available to the farming community\, through specialist workshops and representation at rural events\, such as livestock markets and agricultural shows. \nThis project is being delivered in Cornwall\, Devon\, Dorset\, and Somerset as part of the Future Farming Resilience programme\, which in turn has been funded by DEFRA to allow us to support farmers and land managers with this transition. The support is free and available from October 2022 to any farmer or land manager currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nThis project is being delivered by the Heart of the South West Trading Standards team\, working closely with the Farming Community Network (FCN)\, Rural Crime Police\, the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI) and other organisations. \nNew Leaf Life Design is running a Mental Health Awareness workshop\, which will provide an overview of mental health. This workshop covers: \n\nWhat mental health is and how to challenge stigma\nA basic knowledge of some common mental health issues\nAn introduction to looking after your own mental health and maintaining wellbeing\nConfidence to support someone in distress or who may be experiencing mental health issues\n\nBecky Wright\, who established and continues to run New Leaf Life Design\, is an award-winning mental health trainer\, a retired psychotherapist\, and a young farmer. \nTimings & Refreshments: \nWe will be serving refreshments towards the end of the workshop\, with the timings as follows: \n\n10:30am – workshop starts\n2pm – lunch\n2:30pm – workshop ends\n\nEligibility: \nThis workshop is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments. \nIf you are not in receipt of BPS payments or you have any questions\, please call us on 01837 659 059 or email team@businessinfopoint.co.uk. Please check our privacy policy and Devon County Council’s privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/mental-health-awareness-for-farming-communities-2/
LOCATION:Threemilestone & District Young Farmers’ Club\, nr Threemilestone Park and Ride\, Threemilestone\, Cornwall/Scilly\, TR4 9AL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T113000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T111536
CREATED:20230413T113252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T114224Z
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SUMMARY:Digital Marketing Strategies for Diversified Farm Businesses
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for those running a diversified farm\, who want to explore digital marketing strategies to boost their business\n\n\nDigital marketing is important when diversifying your Farm\, because it allows you to reach your customers where they are already spending time: online. \nBy using digital marketing channels such as search engines\, social media\, and email\, you can connect with potential and current customers in a more meaningful and relevant way. \nHere are some of the benefits of digital marketing: \n\nIt’s measurable. With digital marketing\, you can track your results and see exactly how your campaigns are performing.\n\n\nIt’s scalable. Digital marketing is a scalable form of marketing\, which means you can easily increase or decrease your budget as needed. This makes it ideal for businesses of all sizes.\n\n\nIt’s targeted. With digital marketing\, you can target your ads to specific audiences based on their interests\, demographics\, and other factors. This helps you reach the people who are most likely to be interested in your products or services.\n\n\nIt’s engaging. Digital marketing is a great way to engage with your audience and build relationships. By creating interesting and relevant content\, you can attract attention and keep people coming back for more.\n\n\nIt’s affordable. Digital marketing is a cost-effective form of marketing\, especially when compared to traditional forms of marketing such as print and TV advertising.\n\nIf you’re looking for a way to reach your target audience and grow your business\, digital marketing is a great option. With its many benefits\, digital marketing can help you achieve your marketing goals and take your business to the next level. \nWorkshop details: \nThis is an online session\, delivered via Zoom. Joining details will be sent to you 48 hours before the workshop. This session is being delivered by digital skills specialists and social enterprise\, Cosmic. \nEligibility: \nThis workshop is part of the Future Farming Resilience programme & is available to any farmer or land manager in Devon\, Somerset\, Dorset\, Cornwall\, or the Isles of Scilly currently in receipt of BPS payments.
URL:https://businessinfopoint.co.uk/workshops/digital-marketing-strategies-for-diversified-farm-businesses-2/
LOCATION:Online\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Agriculture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cosmic":MAILTO:info@cosmic.org.uk
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