Organisations offering Business Support

Solutions for Business is a suite of publicly funded business support products and services designed to help businesses start, grow and succeed.

The right advice, loan or grant, at the right time, can make the world of difference to your business. Solutions for Business products are simple to understand and access, good value for money and directed to where they will have the most impact to help businesses grow. They are designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills you need to tackle issues your business might be facing.

Eligible businesses can gain support in areas such as starting up, understanding finance, training and skill development, resource efficiency, exploiting ideas, international opportunities and marketing and growing your business.  For more information about Solutions for Business products visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/solutions

• access to business information and research
• expert advice on how to improve your business
• finding solutions through access to quality assured suppliers
• improving the skills of you and your people
• specialist manufacturing advice
• starting a dynamic new business
• advice on how IT can help your business
• supplying goods/services to London 2012

Business Link West Midlands can be contacted by calling 0845 113 1234 or visit www.businesslink.gov.uk

Business Enterprise Support (BES) is the core Enterprise/Business Start-up provider for Business Link in Shropshire including Telford & Wrekin.
Under the Business Link contract, we deliver government funded support and advice for anyone interested in finding out about self-employment, setting up a business or working for themselves. We provide training, group and one to one advisory sessions with fully qualified business advisors.

All support is free and delivered on an impartial and non-obligation basis.
To enquire or book sessions contact Business Link on 0845 113 1234.
BES also deliver accredited training for Business Advisory professionals and is the accredited SFEDI assessment centre for the West Midlands. For more information contact BES direct on 01283 537 151, or visit web-site: www.enterprisesupport.org

Heart of England Fine Foods (HEFF)

HEFF is the regional food group for the West Midlands.

It works to establish contacts and build relationships with food retailers, wholesalers and food-service companies.  This enables growers, processors and manufacturers in any category of food and drink to be introduced to new markets and supported to develop and promote their businesses.

Visit www.heff.co.uk

County Training offer a range of training options which can be delivered at your business premises at times to suit your business.

Visit www.shropshire.gov.uk/countytraining.nsf 

  Princes Trust offers support to 18-30 year olds who want to start their own business including low interest loans, grants and mentoring. They can also give advice on finding jobs and training. www.princes-trust.org.uk

  Shropshire Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise provides a wide range of support services to businesses in Shropshire. They offer help and advice through every stage of business development. From the initial start-up and planning phase; to support on how to grow your business; or more specific advice on topics such as e-commerce. Visit www.shropshire-chamber.co.uk

  Women in Rural Enterprise(WiRE) is a network and business club which aims to help women in rural areas to start and maintain their own rural enterprise. WiRE offers its members training, advice, conferences, grant searches and access to preferential financial service and loans. Visit www.wireuk.org