Keep it Cornish

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Please note this campaign is not currently active. 

Keep it Cornish is about helping Cornwall to bounce forward after lockdown by working together to keep money in Cornwall - and attracting more trade in.

It's also a place for Cornwall's businesses to swap ideas on adapting to the new normal post-lockdown, access training and find the best places to get advice.

Let's help Cornwall accelerate out of the pandemic by choosing Cornish. Let's shop and do business in a more sustainable way - being aware of how production miles affect our carbon footprint. Let's be proud and spread the word about our award winning and accredited Cornish products and services.

Keep it Cornish is about helping Cornwall to bounce forward after lockdown by working together to keep money in Cornwall - and attracting more trade in.

It's also a place for Cornwall's businesses to swap ideas on adapting to the new normal post-lockdown, access training and find the best places to get advice.

Let's help Cornwall accelerate out of the pandemic by choosing Cornish. Let's shop and do business in a more sustainable way - being aware of how production miles affect our carbon footprint. Let's be proud and spread the word about our award winning and accredited Cornish products and services.

Please note this campaign is not currently active. 

  • Join the 'virtual' high street

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    There are many ways to get your products seen online and one of these is to join some of the virtual Christmas fairs and online markets that are springing up. Many of these are on Facebook and we've listed just some of them below. Key tips:

    • Do your research - make sure that the types of products and customers are right for your product.
    • Take the best photos and videos you can to showcase your product
    • Keep an eye on comments and requests - it could be your next customer

    Cornwall Christmas Buy Local - Nadelik Lowen

    Devon and Cornwall Virtual Christmas Market

    Fowey Christmas Market

    Truro Winter Gift Fayre


  • Free Course - get online before the New Year!

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    Learn How to Create a Website

    Get your online presence in shape before the New Year. 💻
    The Digital Peninsular Network are running a four-day (one day per week) FREE WordPress course starting next Thursday 26 November.
    Contact their team today to secure your FULLY FUNDED place.

  • Top Tips For Getting your Business Online

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    Top Tips for Getting your Business Online

    Businesses have been faced with harsh decisions in the face of two hastily announced lockdowns during 2020. As we come out the other side of lockdown 2.0 now is the time to focus on your digital presence and strategy. Selling online means that your business can continue to operate, even if your physical location isn’t open.

    Your customers still need the same things. But now more than ever they will look online for them. Make sure that everyone knows that you’re still open for business.

    Phrases like eCommerce, social media engagement, and site maps may bring fear to some small business owners, but the following simple steps will help you either set up your business for online selling or give you a handy checklist to make sure all your bases are covered.

    Read this article to find out what you need to do to get your business online.

  • Digital Peninsula Network - Helping you excel Online

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    Digital Peninsula Network

    Digital Peninsula Network (DPN) is the largest network of ICT and Digital businesses in Cornwall. Digital Peninsula Network was set up in 2001 to support and grow the ICT and digital sectors in Cornwall, and support Cornwall's wider business community with their use of ICT and digital skills.

    Members, who include micro businesses and SME's, are located throughout all areas of Cornwall. DPN offers a range of services including training provision, apprenticeship provision, networking events, business and innovation support and marketing support.

    We represent the views of businesses in the ICT / Digital sectors based in Cornwall, helping to attract funding and further support for these businesses. For further information about DPN please contact us on 01736 333700 email info@digitalpeninsula.com

  • Unlocking Potential - Events Listing

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    Unlocking Potential - Events Listing

    From the early stages of a new business, through to steady growth and innovation, Unlocking Potential's range of programmes have tailored support to suit your business, and you, on your journey.

  • Cornish Networking Calendar

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    Cornish Networking Calendar

    For a comprehensive listing of the networking opportunities available in Cornwall, visit Business Cornwall's website.

  • Outset - Business Start Up Support and Webinars

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    Outset

    Outset is an award-winning national programme of tailored advice and support to help you start, run and grow your business.

    The Outset programme provides support to people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly wishing to set up their own business, thanks to funding from the European Regional Development Fund, European Structural and Investment Fund and the Outset Foundation.

  • Covid 19 Support Webinars - Business Regulatory Support

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    Business Regulatory Support

    The guidance for businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic are ever changing and we know that there is still confusion amongst many about the different rules that are in place and how you put them into practice. For some businesses there are still concerns about how they can trade safety and in compliance with the latest rules and regulations.

    Our team is committed to supporting business. These webinars will provide a friendly, informative and supportive platform to help with some of your concerns.

    Each webinar will involve a presentation of a 15 – 20 minutes bringing you up to date with the latest changes and key issues followed by the weekly topic update. Webinar from past dates are still available to view.


  • FSB - Courses and Events Listings

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    FSB Events listings

    We may be isolated but we aren't alone. Join us for our virtual events, including networking and business surgeries designed to help you find advice, support and guidance for your small business during the COVID-19 pandemic. Events are free and open to all small businesses and the self-employed across the UK.

  • FSB Skills Hub - resources and advice to help you upskill

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    Running your own business means you have to be an expert, not only in your own field, but in HR, Marketing, accounting - the list goes on.

    The FSB Skills Hub is here to support you with the resources you need to ensure business continuity in the immediate future and for the longer term.

    Find answers to your legal questions, demystify the digital world, build a robust business model, and unlock the potential of your FSB membership.