Business Advisors

For a list of business advisors please see the attachement to the right, below  are a list of support organisations that can help you find a business solution.

Business Link East

Provides access to the most comprehensive range of advice for would-be entrepreneurs and businesses across the East of England region. All of the support is independent and impartial and most services are provided free of charge.  Call 08457 17 16 15 or visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/east

Institute of Business Advisors 

A professional Institute for individual business advisers, mentors and trainers who specialise in helping small and medium sized businesses to develop.  Click here to visit their site.

SFEDI

Small Firms Enterprise Development Initiative are responsible for standards for business advisers, and can signpost to providers of accreditation for advisers - also developed the new standards for social enterprise advisers. You can visit www.sfedi.co.uk for more information.

Social Firms UK

Aims to create employment opportunities for disadvantaged people through the development and support of Social Firms. Social Firms are market-led businesses that are set up specifically to create good quality jobs for people severely disadvantaged in the labour market. Visit their website or call 01737 764 021 .

The Department of Trade and Industry 

Produces publications and has advice online.  Click here to visit their site.