Welcome to 'Issue 1' of the Town Business Creative's Newsletter

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A newsletter designed to bring together SW Herts entrepreneurs so we can more effectively support and help each other... no need to be alone in business any more!

Exciting times ahead...

We are in uncertain times that's for sure, but we can mitigate how it affects us here in SW Herts if we work together. This Business 'flavoured' Newsletter is about sharing the news we (us local entrepreneurs) are making. Please visit the website and contact us to let us know what you are doing. So.... "shall we do this?" Shall we build a business community? Please do forward this newsletter so more local businesses can participate... if it is going to be it's up to WE!

Innovation is not a luxury it is a necessity. Chris Ogle writes on the community hub [...read it here]

Business Focus

Each issue we'll be highlighting a few local businesses. If you would like to feature then head over to the website SEND INFO page and send us a note.

Susanne Weichart - energiZe
Finding peace, power & resilience in a frantic world. This is starting in Berkhamsted beginning of March and is currently running at the Kitchen in Croxley too.

Kieran Nagle - Rivertech
Rivertech is a community interest company turning empty council facilities into affordable flexible working space for micro & small businesses. As low as £65 pcm - includes coffee!

Flourish Craft Bakery

Flourish Craft Bakery is a growing gem on the Greycaine estate in North Watford. Visited in early February with David Sawyer you can read the write up here

South West Herts BusinessTV
If you weren't aware we have our own TV channel on YouTube to bring all our local business videos into a central location. [... visit here]. If you have a video of your business let us know and we'll include it right away. 2 Videos for you this issue.

Piedmont Street Food - Federico

Ye Old England Tours - Stephen Liddell

Do you Need to Skill up?

The world moves on at a pace. If you are feeling a bit left behind, perhaps time to buckle up and get serious about taking on some new skills. There are many FREE resources too... if you know where to look!

Link4Help Friday 24th 12:30-2:30
if you have questions on anything, you'll get answers or signposts (free event).

*** Facebook group for free tips & tricks ***

Instant access workshops enable you to learn when you want, where you want, at the speed you want

Have you heard of WENTA?
They provide many free workshops and events right across Herts including here in SW Herts (Watford)

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Net-working Corner

Introducing Watford Weekly Biz which operates 2 events a week, Wednesday & Friday from 7-9am. Membership is just £40 pa and breakfast £10 each visit. Tania Clarke says YES...

We are blessed with a vast array of places we can meet each other in SW Herts. Click here to see calendar & groups

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Get Connected & Join in Online Discussions

Linked In - Town Business Creatives
Google - Town Business Creative
Facebook - Business Creatives

Community Central

Communications Hub
Town Business Creatives page
Business Newsletter website

Great places to meet, have 1-2-1's or just enjoy conversation

The Kitchen Croxley | Perk Coffee Shop
Reason Coffee Shop | The Fresh Shop
Click the pictures to visit websites

Who's creating this Newsletter?

You might be wondering who is behind this newsletter (and the community newsletter). You can find out more about IPSL - Innovation - People - Skills - Link4Growth by clicking on the image below.

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NEXT ISSUE...

The Next issue will be out on the 1st Monday of March which is the 7th

If you would like to contact us about any aspect of this Newsletter or...

If you would like to send us some news, updates or stories for the Newsletter then please make contact through the send info page here.