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Business Link aims to encourage the setting up of new business and to support the growth of existing businesses. It is funded by the East of England Development Agency, so its service is free. Wherever possible, Business Link will provide all the information and advice needed. Where that is not possible, clients will be given details of other organisations that can help.
In summary, Business Link helps businesses to exploit opportunities and remove barriers.
Services
Whether over the phone, via the Internet or through face-to-face meetings, Business Link can provide information and advice on:
• Business strategy and planning
• Accounting matters
• Information technology
• Website development
• Employing staff
• Finance, including grants and loans available
• Marketing
• Developing staff and managers
• Quality standards, such as ISO 9001 and Investors in People
• Health and safety
• Growing, franchising or selling a business
• And much more
In addition, the website gives access to a huge range of information: http://www.businesslinkeast.org.uk/
Businesses can also opt to keep up to date through the free monthly electronic newsletter, The Loop.
Getting help
Business Link has a range of experienced and specialist staff in Suffolk. In the first instance, please contact any of the following advisers and they will find the right support for any business, taking into account the nature of the company and the type of advice needed:
Michael Collins: mobile 077990 68998, e-mail m.collins@businesslinkeast.org.uk
Chris Phasey: mobile 07900 498145, e-mail c.phasey@businesslinkeast.org.uk
The local office is at Felaw Maltings, 42, Felaw Street, Ipswich, IP2 8SQ.
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