Help your business flourish in 2025

Newark and Sherwood District Council, in partnership with Nottinghamshire County Council, have organised a business support surgery in which attendees can take advantage of a one-to-one session with Business Advisor Dawn Fear.

Businesses will have the opportunity to receive free expert advice from Dawn Fear, who has extensive experience in supporting businesses across various sectors and stages of development. Dawn can offer valuable insights into how to make your business flourish through her ‘critical friend’ approach.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, discuss how to achieve your business goals and receive practical tips on how to strengthen your business.

There are six one-hour long slots available between 9.30am to 4.15pm on Thursday 6 February at Ollerton Advice Centre, Sycamore Road, Ollerton, NG22 9PS.

The surgery is aimed at established businesses who have been trading for three years and above. For more information and to book your sessions, please contact Will Parkinson by emailing will.parkinson@newark-sherwooddc.gov.uk.

Councillor Claire Penny, Portfolio Holder for Sustainable Economic Development at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “I am delighted we are able to continue to offer this opportunity to local business owners who want to take their business to the next level. Not only is this a great opportunity to ask questions and receive advice specific to your business but with it taking place in February it’ll be a great way to set your business up to flourish for 2025.

“Dawn Fear is a highly respected and knowledgeable Business Advisor and I really encourage any business owner who thinks they might benefit to take this offer up and see how it can help and support you. Spaces are allocated on a first come, first served basis so please get in touch soon to book your slot!”

Previous attendees said:

• “A useful chat about focussing my business aims and future. Friendly and supportive advice with clear next steps and advice.”
• “Very helpful discussion of where we are now and where we go next. Dawn provided inspiration about how to formalise our plans and take our next steps.”

The support is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is part of Newark and Sherwood District Council’s wider programme of support for local businesses. The package of support also includes free grant and commercial property services, themed workshops, and discretionary rate relief on businesses premises.