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This page is designed to tell you what extra help is available to businesses in Bath & North East Somerset during the economic downturn. All related contact details and downloads are at the bottom of the page.
Business Link Start-up
From the moment you first contact us, our aim is to provide relevant, practical help, whatever the market conditions. Once you have recieved our information pack, your next step is to attend a Business Start Up awareness session. You may then wish to book onto one of the Business Start Up training courses held in your area. Once your course has ended, our support continues as we work with you to establish and grow your business.
Business Awareness Sessions.
Two hour session, free of charge
Midsomer Norton - 19th May
Bath - 9th April, 14th May
Three day start up training courses
The course costs £99 and is divided into three topics:
- Planning and regulation
- Sales and marketing
- Finance and accounts
Please note start and finish times for the 3 day courses are 9am to 4.30pm. Lunch is not provided.
Bath - 20/21/22 April & 11/12/13 May
Free one-to-one appointments with a start up business advisor
at local offices in Bath and Midsomer Norton
- Learn about what you need to do to start up in business
- Learn about the support that is available to businesses
- Talk to a start up business adviser about your ideas and plans
- Information about starting up also available online at www.businesslinksw.co.uk/startup
Business Health Check
Our Business Health Check service allows you to review all aspects of your business and its performance. The service is delivered over the phone, at local offices or at your business premesis by experienced business advisers. They will help you develop a support plan and identify actions to take. Call 0845 600 9966 or email enquiry@businesslinksw.co.uk
Online Business Review
Business Link has developed a unique online review to help you assess your business. Completing the review is easy and will take a matter of minutes. Take the review at www.businesslinksw.co.uk/obr.
Cashflow efficiency
In the current economic climate, managing your cashflow is critical. We can help you get control of your cashflow by using a software tool that helps you identify key issues and explore actions for improvement. The software creates an interactive model of your business, that enables you and your adviser to explore a variety of different "what if?" scenarios.
Keeping up to date
Being up to date is one thing. Staying up to date when you're busy handling the day-to-day demands of your business is quite another. To keep you informed of changes in legislation, important business issues and new business development opportunities, we produce regular free e-newsletters and e-alerts. To subscribe, go to www.businesslinksw.co.uk/enews
Related Pages
- Recession Action Page - April 2009
Advice and support for your business during the recession
Recommended Contacts
- Business Link
Provides advice on starting, running and growing a business
Contact: Business Link Information Team
Telephone: 0845 600 9966
Email: enquiry@businesslinksw.co.uk
Address: www.businesslink.gov.uk/southwest - Initiative Bath & North East Somerset Branch
Membership organisation for the local economy
Contact: Sandy Bell and Ian Bell
Telephone: 01275 333128
Email: bells@gwebusinesswest.co.uk
Address: Trimbridge House, Trim Street, Bath, BA1 2DP