Business Bites February 2024

February 2024

Do you have a written Fire Risk Assessment?

Did you know that regardless of the size of your business, all business premises now legally need to have a written Fire Risk Assessment?

For small businesses, Surrey Fire & Rescue Service offer a simple fire safety check through their "Business Safe and Well Visits". During the visit they will ask some questions which will allow for a discussion about your fire safety, and if required, they can signpost you to futher help and support in being compliant with the law and remaining safe from fire. The visits aren't designed to enforce the law and won't take up much time.

To request a visit please email businesssafety.education@surreycc.gov.uk.

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Importing goods into GB?

DEFRA have published guidance to help businesses prepare for a new approach to importing goods to GB under the Border Target Operating Model.

Read the guidance

Multiply courses near you

Do you have a business idea you would like to get off the ground and would like to know more about managing money? Then a multiply course could help you.

Looking for a trader?

UKTSA offers a list of local vetted businesses who have each given a commitment to trade fairly.

UKTSA

Are you a Landlord?

Make sure that all household appliances are registered in properties you own so that you are contacted if they are recalled.

Are you a tenant farmer?

Check out the latest webinar from DEFRA covering what actions and payments are available for tenant farmers through environmental land management schemes in 2024.

Learn more

Developing AI?

If you're a small company (below 50 staff) developing fundamental AI technologies in the UK, you can now apply for free hands on help to get Cyber Essentials Plus Certification.

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What is Primary Authority?

Primary Authority Partnerships with Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards can help address the risks that businesses face.

Primary Authority

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Need Business Advice?

Do you need help ensuring your business complies with Consumer Protection Laws? Contact our Business Advice Team who can help.

Business Advice Options

Bitesize updates

Don't forget we also have a fortnightly consumer newsletter, TS Alert that also highlights product and food recalls.
Get yuor business off the ground with afree online course from Rebel Business School Surrey | How to Start a Business For Free - February to March 2024 - (therebelschool.com)
Start up Woking is collaborating with the Pop Up Board, a place where start-ups and small businesses can go to talk through the challenges they are facing Home (pitchatthepub.com)
Free online learning courses for businesses and employers, including equality, diversity and inclusion and disability discrimination and reasonable adjustments - Acas Learning OnLine.
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