Funding Finder

Funds are vital in any business in order to stabilise, recover or grow. Unfortunately, for many businesses, finding funding opportunities proves almost impossible. However, even during tough economic times, millions of pounds are available each year for small businesses. The Business Support on Demand funding finder service allows us to search our funding database to access hundreds of schemes that are available within the Yorkshire and Humber region. In essence, as a Business Support on Demand member, you have access to our extensive knowledge of the funding arena. The service is available to all Business Support on Demand members across a number of industries and sectors.

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1 - 1 Mentoring

Running your own business can be a lonely and challenging role. Many small businesses are unable to have a management structure to offer much needed advice and guidance. At Business Support on Demand we pride ourselves in providing businesses with their own, dedicated business advisor. Our advisers guide you through our network of support services with the aim of solving your business problems quickly and efficiently. Each Business Support on Demand member has access to their own business adviser, who is available to support them with any business issues that may arise.

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HR Support

Whilst human resource paperwork is essential to any business; it can also be time consuming and may not be the most productive use of a business owners time. Business Support on Demand’s HR support allows businesses to save time and money. With access to a database of policy and procedure documentation, the HR support service is the perfect solution to assist workforce development and staff retention. The documentation is an ideal reference for employers on numerous human resource and policy issues. It is recommended that employers seek legal advice to ensure it is in keeping with their existing policies and procedures.

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Health and Safety Analysis

We realise that health and safety is a vital element of any business. Without the correct measures in place, many businesses could face prosecutions and convictions for breaches of health and safety regulations. Business Support on Demand believes that health and safety should not be a barrier to overcome for your business. With numerous business benefits, our health and safety service provides cost effective solutions to your problems. Our free, tailored health and safety compliance check is available to all Business Support on demand members.

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Marketing Support

It can be almost impossible for small businesses to see potential opportunities that may exist within their market place. Time constraints and a lack of knowledge and understanding may prevent a business from increasing their market penetration. Many small businesses don’t have the luxury of a marketing manager with thousands of pounds to spend. All Business Support on Demand members are assigned a marketing adviser who can offer specialist advice and guidance. In addition, all Businesses Support on Demand members receive a free 30 day Search Engine Optimisation trial for their website.

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Regular Communication

When running your own business it is essential to keep up to date on issues that could affect you and your business. At Business Support on Demand we communicate regularly with our clients to build long lasting business relationships. Each Business Support on Demand member receives monthly communication to keep them up to date of the latest, funding, tendering, marketing and business opportunities available to them.

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February 2013

Seedcorn Finance

Published by bizsupport on Sun, 02/17/2013 - 13:03

At Business Support on demand we are always on the lookout for funding pots and initiatives for our clients. This month Business Support on Demand would like to introduce you to a fund called Seedcorn Finance.

What is the scheme?
The Seedcorn Fund can provide investment up to £780k to back early stage technology-based ventures which have the potential to become “shining stars” in the region.

The fund fills a gap in the local finance market for ventures that could be seen as a risky investment for mainstream providers.

GrowthAccelerator Scheme

Published by bizsupport on Sun, 02/17/2013 - 12:57

Funds are crucial to any business in order to grow. However, in the current economic climate it may seem more difficult to access funding pots. At Business Support on Demand member it’s our job to find funding streams for you to tap into. This article will concentrate on the GrowthAccellerator.

What is the scheme?
The GrowthAccelerator scheme is a £200m Government backed initiative to help England’s high growth businesses achieve their ambition and potential.

The Business Support on Demand guide to email campaigns

Published by bizsupport on Sun, 02/17/2013 - 12:52

Business is more challenging than ever before. In the current economic climate businesses have to carefully market their services in order grow. At Business Support on Demand we want to help your business by putting together a few crucial tips for creating an effective email campaign.

Don’t spam your customers!
Your client or customer has given you their contact details in order to receive information or stay in touch. By spamming your customers with daily offers and promotions it is a guaranteed way of losing your relationship.

Training up your business

Published by bizsupport on Sun, 02/17/2013 - 12:30

Training is essential for businesses of any size. Sales training for example can make the difference between success and business failure. Often businesses see training as an expensive way to retain and develop their workforce, instead of seeing its true value. Below are just a few reasons why we believe that training is a key element to any business.

ANNUAL PAYMENTS

£269.89 /per year

12 MONTHLY PAYMENTS

£33.99 /per month

Free SEO Review

SEO is an abbreviation of Search Engine Optimisation. This is the process of structuring a web page so that it is found, read and indexed by search engines in the most effective manner possible.This makes your web site and its content attractive, relevant and visible to search engines and web searchers.Why is this important? Consider what it would be like read more

Apprenticeship Age Grant - Recruitment grant

The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 year olds (AGE 16 to 24) aims to support businesses to grow by providing incentives to assist in offering young people employment through the Apprenticeship programme.The grant targets employers who are new to Apprenticeships and recruiting their first apprentice, and also supports employers who have not been in a position within read more