In our February Newsletter:
We like to bring you news of interest and that will help you in running your business. We are also very determined to bring you good news and we are particularly interested in hearing your success stories. So, if you have a success story to tell please let us know.
Laura meets Charlie Crocker at BBC Radio Solent
Laura had a wonderful afternoon on the 6th February when she met the delightful Charlie Crocker at BBC Radio Solent and Charlie was kind enough to ..... Read more
Business Loans via Entrepreneur Centre in the North West
Business Link advise that in the North West it is worth contacting Bolton Business Ventures. They do not appear to be able to provide funding but do have access to loans up to a maximum of £30,000 for new business start-ups or existing businesses. More information here
Business Link Funding in Yorkshire
Entrepreneurs Ladder have spotted a golden but short window of opportunity through Business Link in Yorkshire. If your business is between just 1 - 3 years old and you are based in a Yorkshire postcode area then you are entitled to business development vouchers of up to £5000. Read more ........
Funding for Management Training
This is a rare opportunity for Sole Traders to access funded quality training . The Essence of Management Programme has gained Government funding of £1000 per Manager/Director (maximum 7 people) for companies up to 250 people, and £1000 with a maximum of 6 people for companies 251-999. Read more ......
Enterprise Guarantee Scheme
You may be eligible for lending under the Enterprise Finance Guarantee (EFG) scheme. This scheme provides funding to viable business for working capital and for business development and ... Read more ....
Further information available from Business Link here
6 Secrets to Business Success
Gerrard Burke of the Cranfield School of Management says that businesses that will survive the now formally declared recession are the ones that know the 6 secrets to business success........See the video here
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