Business Link on hand to support

As North West companies look to the future and the opportunities for growth it offers, Business Link Northwest is on hand to offer support and guidance to help them achieve their ambitions.

Peter Watson, Managing Director at Business Link Northwest, said: "Times have been tough recently for some companies and Business Link has been on hand to help guide them through this difficult period. Now many businesses in the region are thinking about how they can build on the lessons they have learned from the downturn and grow their company or expand into a new direction, to ensure they are successful in 2010 and beyond.

"Business Link can help these companies achieve their aims, which will not only benefit their business, but will also create jobs and improve the economic prosperity of the region."

Business Link Northwest is the gateway to business support in the region and can advise companies on issues ranging from access to finance, cash flow and marketing to innovation, employment and training. Its dedicated team of 250 experienced advisers works with companies to help them realise their potential for growth and deal with any issues they may be facing. The organisation can also offer guidance to people who are thinking of starting a business.

Managed by the Northwest Regional Development Agency, Business Link is free-to-use and independent so should be the first port of call for businesses looking for support. The service has dedicated innovation and access to finance teams, with knowledgeable advisers who can support companies in these key areas for growth. innovation is vital to the future success of companies and access to the right source of funding can help ensure plans for expansion are realised.

Ensuring your company is equipped with a strong skill set is also important for business success and Business Link's Train to Gain and Leadership and Management Teams can support companies in this area.

Peter added: "Growing your company successfully is about more than having the right contacts, businesses need to put a lot of groundwork in too. However, a route to the right people and organisations can be a crucial first step and this is where our advisers can help. They have a wealth of information at their finger tips and have been there and done it before so they understand how important it is that the advice they give to companies is relevant to that particular business."

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