Advice & Support
We have advisers who can help in all aspects of running a small business - business plan development, marketing, legal advice, financial controls, accounting and book-keeping.
We have specialist advisers for e-business, childcare and also a large team of consultants who support arts based businesses. We can also provide advice on property and do grant searches for those seeking finance. Some of these services have been provided free to the client (subject to eligibility) but an unrestricted commercial service is now also available.
If there is funded support we will tell you, or refer you to other agencies. Please note that the free services have become increasingly restricted, hence our introduction of a commercial service. Government funding now targets specific projects and areas. Group Workshops and Training can be more cost-effective, and we have also introduced a portfolio of e-learning materials.
Financial Advice may cover general business plans and proposals to Banks, specific financial help in approaching banks, factoring companies, venture capitalists, business angels and searching for grants.
We have contacts in all major banks and are experienced in a wide variety of businesses, from start-ups and developing SME's, to multi-national companies and management buy-outs.
Experience is also available to review bank charges and interest rates and negotiate terms with banks. Small firms Loan Guarantee Scheme advice is also available along with other applications. A network of contacts throughout Manchester in all areas of business is in place.
Marketing, Press & PR advice looks at how to best to promote your business or service to your potential customers.
Full and comprehensive guidance on:
Brochures : Their impact and cost.
Mail Shots : One off's or how many?
Advertising : How much and where?
Corporate Identity : The perception of you.
Exhibitions : Design and Material Managing a Budget.
Marketing : Strategy and plan.
Press Release : How and where to?
Simple and cost effective answers to building your awareness in your market.