Small business owners from Somerset have been invited to sign-up for a brand-new free event to help their business take off and reach new heights.

The FSB's first ever South West 'Bootcamp' will take place at The Future Skills Centre in Exeter on Wednesday, March 13 from 9.30am-2.30pm and will feature a host of well-respected speakers who will aim to help SME owners and the self-employed get their 2024 off to a flying start.

The event – themed 'Make Your Business Soar' - will include talks on a variety of subjects to help businesses grow as well as networking opportunities during a free lunch with a chance to meet and learn from other local business owners and exhibitors.

Ruth Lambert, the FSB's Somerset Development Manager , said she was thrilled that our local small busiensses will be able to attend the first FSB Bootcamp to be held in the South West.

"We have held these events in other parts of the country and they have always been a fantastic way for businesses to come together, learn together and build great connections.

"We are delighted to be partnering with The Future Skills Centre which will be a wonderful place to base this event. It should be a day to remember, so I hope that Somerset small business owners will consider joining us."

Tickets for the event are free and are open to FSB members and non-members alike and are available at https://www.fsb.org.uk/event-calendar/fsb-business-bootcamp-make-your-business-soar-130324.html where people can also sign up to secure a stand at the show at the reduced rate of £100 – with a 25 per cent discount for FSB members. 

For those unable to attend the event, a second FSB South West Bootcamp takes place on Wednesday, April 24 at the Army Flying Museum on the Wiltshire/Hampshire border. For information on that please visit https://www.fsb.org.uk/event-calendar/fsb-business-bootcamp-make-you-business-fly-24042024.html.