The New Forest Business Support Hour takes place every Wednesday at 3pm.

On Wednesday 22 April we feature Su Johnstone from Crowdfunder (https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/funds/crowdfund-solent) who will share her advice on the Solent LEP Pay it Forward Fund, which provides support for existing micro and small businesses seeking to cope in challenging trading conditions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Solent LEP will pledge up to £2000 (micro with fewer than 10 staff) or £5000 (small with fewer than 50 staff) so it is worth finding out more for your New Forest business and taking part in this opportunity to help your business.

An important element of these virtual sessions is the interaction between businesses – just as we find at our normal events. During the Hour, there will be 30 minutes for businesses to share ideas, opportunities or concerns and the following 30 minutes for the input from our local business expert. There will also be the opportunity to follow up afterwards with NFBP, NFDC and with the expert.

Please note that this is a virtual Zoom meeting and is free of charge. You do need to book by 1400 on Wednesday. You will then receive an email just after 1400 with the Zoom meeting ID and password to enable you to join the meeting online.