Programme

Entrepreneur Academy

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

Do you have a great new business idea that you want to get off the ground but need a helping hand to get started? Our Entrepreneur Academy may be just what you need.

The academy provides an opportunity to gain the essential skills you need to set up your business. Topics include business planning, finance, marketing, legal aspects and online business promotion. You will also get the opportunity to pitch your businesses idea to business leaders in a 'Dragons' Den' style competition for the chance to win £5,000 to help you get your business up and running.

The 2021 Academy started on Thursday 16 September, we are hoping to run this course again in September 2022 please fill in the application form.

Eligibility requirements

Entrepreneurs of start up businesses

Cath McDermott

Reigate & Banstead Borough Council

I work at Reigate and Banstead Borough Council in the Economic Prosperity Team, before working at the Council I worked in London for a small utilities company then a large European telecoms company. We put on a range of networking opportunities often with partners such as Enterprise Nation, Gatwick Diamond Business, and Surrey Chambers of Commerce. We try to get out and about too to meet local businesses. Please feel free to contact me to find out more of have a look at our website.

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