Support for Existing Business
Real Help for Business
Now
The Government is taking action to help business through the
global recession and to ensure they emerge stronger on the other
side. Help includes government backed loans for business, debt
advice, programmes to spread tax payments and incentives and
advice on recruitment, redundancy and training.
More information on these initiatives is available
at The Real Help for
Business Now website or you can call 0845 600 9 006
Business Link South East
Whether your business is in need of assistance or looking to
expand Business Link South East has a team of
qualified business advisors ready to help. They can offer
workshops, one to one sessions or business visit to suit your
needs. Business Link is currently holding Business Advice Clinics
and Innovation Clinics at Charter House in Ashford for businesses
looking for support in the current climate or assistance in
developing new products, processes and services.
For more information email Business Link South
East or call 0845 600 9 006.
Kent Invicta Chamber of
Commerce
The Kent Invicta Chamber Business Support team run a ‘keeping
you healthy’ programme for your business. Choose from either a one
off advisory session on a particular business issue or a 12 month
tailored programme in order to develop and grow your business.
For more information contact Kent Invicta Chamber of
Commerce or call 01233 503838.
Ashford
Town Centre
Partnership
The Ashford Town Centre Partnership is a non-profit making
membership organisation, that is developing an effective
partnership between the public, private and voluntary sectors, so
together they can achieve a safe and vibrant Town Centre in which
to work, live and visit.
The Ashford Town Centre Partnership markets, promotes and is
actively involved in events and projects that attract visitiors
into the town centre and provide benefits for its members.
The Town Centre Manager assists Ashford Town Centre Businesses in
finding the right support and advice.
For more information visit the Town Centre Partnership
website or call 01233 664410
Shell Step
Why not secure a dynamic, committed team member for a summer
placement to help you develop your companies potential? Access the
knowledge of the UK's brightest undergraduates for an 8-week work
placement project.
Shell Step helps small and medium-sized businesses develop their
potential by utilising the high level skills of the UK's brightest
undergraduates. Undergraduates bring new skills and focused
enthusiasm to help businesses to kick-start or manage development
ideas - giving your business fast and affordable access to
knowledge.
The ideal time to have a Shell Step student is during a period
when they can work full-time (typically for 8 weeks), giving full
attention to a problem or challenge that you do not have the time
or resource to focus on in-house.
As part of an integrated business support programme, Shell Step
provides support and mentoring for you and your undergraduate
throughout your project.
For more information please email Shell Step.
This webpage was updated on
7/29/2010