BUSINESS
“Businesses are the lifeblood of Telford and need just as much support as anyone else right now. From grants for growth, help with hiring and retaining staff, educational opportunities, specialist one-to-one support and even access to the local supply chain, there’s help at hand.” Councillor Lee Carter Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Services, Regeneration, and the High Street
Business support in challenging times
It’s no secret that businesses have faced a perfect storm of formidable challenges in recent years, including Brexit, the impact of Covid-19, supply chain issues due to the conflict in Ukraine and now the rising cost of living. Get in touch with our team at Enterprise Telford who have the tools to help guide businesses through these unprecedented times.
Businesses are feeling the effects of rising labour and utility costs alongside lower revenue receipts reflecting the fact that customers are having to economise. In order to survive, businesses must once again examine their business plans and make some tough decisions. If you own a business in Telford and Wrekin, the council’s business and investment service has the resources, connections and expertise to help you navigate these difficult times. The team can help access a wide variety of fully funded resources, such as business grants for growth (eligibility criteria applies), assistance with hiring and retaining employees, educational opportunities like free online seminars, specialist one-to-one support and even access to our local supply chain. Visit www.enterprise-telford.co.uk Email enterprisetelford@telford.co.uk Call 01952 567589
Savings support new start up
A high performance training centre for elite athletes and sports clubs has launched in Newport offering the latest technologies. Enterprise Telford – the council’s business support agency – has worked closely with Richard Harris and his new Aurora Sports Performance operation to give the business the best possible start. Richard said: “In the current climate, I think it’s fair to say that launching the centre wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Enterprise Telford. They have been extremely helpful in terms of both advice and practical grant assistance.” Enterprise Telford helped the start-up secure two units in Newport with the aid of a Business Growth Programme grant of £10,000. The units have been converted into one facility with a mezzanine. Richard is hoping to create new jobs as the business attracts clients and expands. The grant also helped fund energy saving systems for the building to keep running costs down. “The £8,500 Business Energy Efficiency Programme funding was particularly useful,” said Richard. “It enabled us to replace the old fluorescent lighting and panel heaters with modern new equipment such as LEDs. With energy prices rising at the moment due to the cost of living crisis, this couldn’t have come at a better time and will mean major savings in our running costs.”
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