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Business Support Programmes
There is a wide range of advice for businesses often supported by public money, businesses in Torbay can take advantage of help and assistance from Business Link Devon and Cornwall who can be contacted on 0845 600 9966 or at their website. Business Link Devon and Cornwall have also received Objective 2 support for provided an increased depth of service to business in the Objective 2 area.
Enterprise South Devon work with the Business Link network and can be contacted on currently Enterprise South Devon are also contracted to provide advice to businesses in Torbay however the formation of the Torbay Development Agency and the partnerships they have developed may see this arrangement evolve. Enterprise South Devon can be contacted 0845 6447558
Under the Objective 2 European programme other types of support are available including the following schemes;
Business Growth Fund
The Business Growth Fund operated by the South West Investment Group, offers loans of up to £50000 to manufacturing and service businesses employing more than 5 people. SWIG can be contacted on 01392 473439, and further information on their schemes is also on the SWIG website.
Business Volunteer Mentors
Run by Enterprise Plymouth with Objective 2 support the service is available to business in the eligible areas of Torbay. BVM is based on a core of volunteers – both retired and otherwise – who are drawn from all sections of the business community and who provide support for people looking to start their own business, or already running a small business.
The mentors are able to act in different ways to assist the client. Some prefer to have a mentor who is there to hold their hand whereas others require a more involved relationship, and help with specific issues. The mentor can help the client cope with change, to reduce the isolation of starting and running a business, and to act as a sounding board wherever needed. Mentors follow an induction and training programme, leading to a final coaching/assessment session after which they are able to assist clients alone.
Retired or semi retired business people are brokered by Enterprise Plymouth to work with relatively new or small businesses who are keen to grow, the idea being that the experience of the business person helps the business to look at good practice from other areas or avoid making similar mistakes. You can contact them direct for a better explanation of the scheme on 01752 213595.
Envision
Run by Groundwork in conjunction with the Environment Agency and others Envision concentrates on improving businesses performance and competitiveness. Most commonly this will be through advice on how to make the most of environmental savings (typically around 10%) and exploiting the emerging markets for greener goods. If you'd like further information on how to take advantage of the support available through Envision visit their website.
Broadband4Devon
This project offers businesses assistance in making best use of broadband via a range of subsidies, advice and support. Tailored to individual business needs products and services such as financial subsidies, training, advice and helpdesk facilities with trained advisors - will be available.
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