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Rotherham Investment and Development Office RiDO provides free, expert support services, including property searches, HR assistance and advice and guidance for start-ups and growing businesses.

With five business hubs, we offer offices, workshops and lab-space for small and early-stage businesses. Rotherham Investment & Development Office (RiDO) is the regeneration arm of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. With five business hubs across the borough of Rotherham, we offer offices, virtual offices, workshops and lab-space for small and early-stage businesses.

Just two weeks to go until Rotherham’s annual LEAF Jobs and Careers Fair 2026! 🍃This event provides an opportunity for s...
21/10/2026

Just two weeks to go until Rotherham’s annual LEAF Jobs and Careers Fair 2026! 🍃

This event provides an opportunity for students, jobseekers and those wanting a change in career to explore a wide range of vacancies and career pathways. 🤝

This interactive event is the perfect place to:
✅ Connect with local employers, education providers and training organisations
✅ Explore current job vacancies and apprenticeship opportunities
✅ Get practical advice on career pathways and how to get into work

🗓️Join us at Magna Science Adventure Centre on Wednesday 4 November from 9am until 2pm

The event is free and no booking is required, just drop-in when you can.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/LEAFCareers

🚀 What's On This Week?This week, Launchpad are hosting two fully funded business workshops, to help you run your busines...
19/10/2026

🚀 What's On This Week?

This week, Launchpad are hosting two fully funded business workshops, to help you run your business more effectively and develop your skills

The 8 emotions that drive sales
📅 Tuesday 20 October | ⏰ 10:00am–12:00pm | 🌐 Online
Learn how emotions influence buying and get practical tips to improve your sales conversations and marketing.

For more information and to book your place, visit: https://www.ridobusinesscentres.co.uk/event/business-support-workshop-the-8-emotions-that-drive-sales/

Introduction to QuickBooks
📅 Thursday 22 October | ⏰ 1:00pm–3:00pm | 📍 Fusion@Magna Business Centre, S60 1FE
A beginner session to simplify accounting and build confidence in managing your finances.

For more information and to book your place, visit: https://www.ridobusinesscentres.co.uk/event/business-support-workshop-introduction-to-quickbooks/

Book your place and take the next step for your business! 🚀

Looking for flexible business space in Rotherham?🏢 The RIDO Business Hubs offer office and workshop units across 5 centr...
16/10/2026

Looking for flexible business space in Rotherham?

🏢 The RIDO Business Hubs offer office and workshop units across 5 centres throughout the Rotherham Borough, with a range of sizes to suit your business needs.

✅ Flexible 1-month in, 1-month out licence agreements
✅ Professional reception and mail handling services
✅ Office and workshop units for new, small and growing businesses
✅ Virtual office packages available
✅ Free on-site business support

Find the right space for your business and become part of Rotherham's growing business community.

For more information on all of our Business Centres, visit: https://www.ridobusinesscentres.co.uk/

Final places are available for Launchpad's free LinkedIn Masterclass this Thursday! 🌐We'll be sharing practical tips on ...
13/10/2026

Final places are available for Launchpad's free LinkedIn Masterclass this Thursday! 🌐

We'll be sharing practical tips on how to use LinkedIn more effectively to promote your business, build meaningful connections and create content that gets noticed.

From optimising your profile to growing your network and making the most of LinkedIn's features, our free masterclass will help you unlock the platform's potential. 📈

⌛ Places are limited, so now is the time to secure your spot.

🔗 For more information and to book your place, visit: https://www.investrotherham.com/event/business-support-workshop-linkedin-2/

Calling all Club Members, Club Regulars and Committee Members ... Today we are hosting the first of four workshops desig...
13/10/2026

Calling all Club Members, Club Regulars and Committee Members ... Today we are hosting the first of four workshops designed to help you tackle current problems and find new opportunities to help your Club thrive in the 21st Century. We would love to meet you and explain what support is available for your Club.

💡 Session One: Finding Finance for Big Ideas… Or a New Roof!
📅 Tuesday 13 October | 5.30pm
📍 The Woodlands Club, Doncaster Rd, Rotherham
📢 Dave Boyle, Key Fund Investments, Naomi Sampson, Alex Welsh

💡 Session Two: How to Save Your Club Money
📅 Tuesday 27 October | 7.00pm
📍 Greasbrough WMC, Church St, Greasbrough, Rotherham
📢 Paul Griffin, Just Pubs and Clubs
👉 Sign up and find details about upcoming sessions: https://airtable.com/appUoDoN1TbsNIMzU/pagEFar1FHXdW1S7F/form
📧 Contact [email protected]

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Rotherham’s annual LEAF Jobs and Careers Fair is back, providing an opportunity for students, jobseekers and those wanti...
08/10/2026

Rotherham’s annual LEAF Jobs and Careers Fair is back, providing an opportunity for students, jobseekers and those wanting a change in career to explore a wide range of vacancies and career pathways 🍃

This interactive event is the perfect place to:
✅ Connect with local employers, education providers and training organisations
✅ Explore current job vacancies and apprenticeship opportunities
✅ Get practical advice on career pathways and how to get into work

🗓️Join us at Magna Science Adventure Centre on Wednesday 4 November from 9am until 2pm

The event is free and no booking is required, just drop-in when you can.
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/LEAFCareers

Grow your business and grow local talent with South Yorkshire’s Wage Subsidy Programme✨Rotherham employers can access ta...
07/10/2026

Grow your business and grow local talent with South Yorkshire’s Wage Subsidy Programme✨

Rotherham employers can access talent and help young people step into work👣

The programme provides 13 weeks of wage support to help businesses grow while giving people aged 16 to 30 the experience, skills, and confidence to progress into sustained work💼

Employers must be a registered business or charity within South Yorkshire, have fewer than 250 employees, offer new roles expected to last more than six months, and provide up to five placements.

Employees must live in South Yorkshire, be eligible to work in the UK, and be a Pathways to Work participant receiving support. Employees can’t be employed or receiving job-seeking benefits.

The job role must be a new role, working a minimum of 16 hours per week, pay at least national minimum wage, provide employability support, and require basic training📑

The latest job start date of a participant based on current funding is Monday 30 November 2026.

To get involved or find out more, please contact Pathways to Work via email at [email protected]📧

Calling all Club Members, Club Regulars and Committee Members ... you're invited to our next series of workshops designe...
02/10/2026

Calling all Club Members, Club Regulars and Committee Members ... you're invited to our next series of workshops designed to help you tackle current problems and find new opportunities to help your Club thrive in the 21st Century. We would love to meet you and explain what support is available for your Club.

💡 Session One: Finding Finance for Big Ideas… Or a New Roof!
📅 Tuesday 13 October | 5.30pm
📍 The Woodlands Club, Doncaster Rd, Rotherham
📢 Dave Boyle, The Key Fund, Naomi Sampson, Alex Welsh

👉 Sign up and find details about upcoming sessions https://airtable.com/appUoDoN1TbsNIMzU/pagEFar1FHXdW1S7F/form

📧 Contact: [email protected] for more information

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Just one week to go until Launchpad's next masterclass! 🌟The monthly Masterclass is Launchpad's flagship event for busin...
30/09/2026

Just one week to go until Launchpad's next masterclass! 🌟

The monthly Masterclass is Launchpad's flagship event for businesses looking to gain expert insights, practical advice and proven strategies for growth.

This month's topic is: Managing performance from day one

Recruiting the right person is only the beginning. This practical workshop explores how to set clear expectations, give effective feedback, manage underperformance and support employees to perform at their best from the very start.

You'll leave with practical tools, valuable insights and greater confidence to manage performance consistently and effectively.

To book your place and find out more, visit: https://www.investrotherham.com/event/masterclass-managing-performance-from-day-one/

☕ Rotherham Businesses - Join us for coffee & a chat!RIDO is delighted to be hosting a Chamber Coffee Morning in associa...
29/09/2026

☕ Rotherham Businesses - Join us for coffee & a chat!

RIDO is delighted to be hosting a Chamber Coffee Morning in association with Barnsley & Rotherham Chamber at Fusion@Magna Business Centre.

Whether you're a Chamber member, a local business owner, or simply looking to make new connections, we'd love to welcome you along for a relaxed morning of networking over coffee.

📅 Tuesday 6 October 2026
🕘 9:00am to 11:00am (drop in anytime)
📍 Fusion@Magna Business Centre, Magna Way, Rotherham, S60 1FE

Free parking available on-site and it is a fully accessible venue. There is no need to register, just pop in for a coffee and a chat.

We look forward to welcoming you and getting the conversation brewing! ☕🤝

Address

Rotherham
S601AE

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+441709254444

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