Business Planning
Business Link can provide advice and support on business planning.
Here are some of the ways we can help you:
- Prioritise actions and identify resources
- Source specialists
- making sure your plan contains SMART objectives
- Provide ongoing support and act as an independent sounding board
For further information on planning from the Business Link Website -
http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/layer?site=106&topicId=1079687477

GWE Business West
Business advice, training and seminars are available to help you with the development of your business.
Areas covered include:
- The GWE Business West 'Coaching Service'
- The GWE Business West 'Developing Management Skills Programme'
- Managing change
- Effective supervision
- Effective people management
- Successful project management
- Effective delegation

Planning for business
Photograph © Neill Meneer, Ktwo 01225 483 151
You may be interested in Business Innovation West. This is the partnership between GWE Business West, University of the West of England (UWE), University of Bath, University of Bristol, Bath Spa University College and supported by South West Screen. To stimulate innovation and growth, this project focusses on 'Alliances for Innovation' and 'QuickMark' (initial market investigations). Contact GWE Business West in Bath to find out more.
For economic data and other statistical information relating to Bath & North East Somerset, please contact the Council's Deveopment & Regeneration Unit.
Local training providers maintain a shared internet resource, Training4Biz, which is now in full operation, where you can find details on forthcoming business planning courses.
Recommended Links
- GWE Business West
A range of business support services from advice and training to room hire and virtual offices.
Related Pages
- Economic Intelligence
Information about the area - Employing People
- Marketing
Marketing your business