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Here at the Borough Council, we want to try to help you where we can, and whilst we may not be able to provide all the answers, hopefully we can point you in the direction of the wealth of free help and advice that is out there for companies experiencing difficulties. |
We have a team of people in our Regeneration Department who specialise in different areas of the local economy, who are here to offer as much assistance as possible, which include;
To contact the Regeneration team, simply call 01785 619000 and ask for us.
Could you reduce your Business Rates?
you may be entitled to a reduction on your business rates - follow this link to find out more or call 01785 619282
Solutions for Business is a suite of publicly funded business support products and services designed to help businesses start, grow and succeed.
The right advice, loan or grant, at the right time, can make the world of difference to your business. Solutions for Business products are simple to understand and access, good value for money and directed to where they will have most impact to help businesses grow. They are designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills you need to tackle issues your business might be facing.
Eligible businesses can gain support in areas such as starting up, understanding finance, training and skill development, resource efficiency, exploiting ideas, international opportunities and marketing and growing your business. For more information about Solutions for Business products visit www.businesslink.gov.uk/solutions.
Business Link West Midlands can also be contacted as follows:-
Call: 0845 113 1234
Visit: www.businesslinkwm.co.uk
E-Mail: info@businesslinkwm.co.uk
Locally, Stafford Enterprise is part of a consortium of Enterprise Agencies providing FREE advice for those wishing to go into business on their own or to assist existing businesses who may wish to expand or are having problems. They can help with;
Their contact details are;
Call: 01785 257057
Visit: www.staffordenterprise.org.uk
E-Mail: jill@staffentp.demon.co.uk
Advantage West Midlands is the Regional Development Agency for the West Midlands, and has set up the West Midlands Taskforce to support local businesses and tackle the economic climate. They have links to organisations all over the West Midlands who can offer help and advice to all types of companies and tackle issues including;
To contact them, visit;
Do you need help to avoid making redundancies?
ACAS (Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service) can help. Providing advice and guidance on all legal issues connected to business restructuring, alternatives to redundancy or legislation regarding making redundancies - ensuring principles of good practice are applied to the way all staff are treated.
Call: 08457 474747
Visit: www.acas.org.uk
Jobcentre Plus can help in a variety of ways, not only helping you find the right people for vacancies you may have, but also help with redundancies
Redundancies are challenging for everyone involved and Jobcentre Plus works with a range of partners to provide tailored solutions to help minimise the impact and provide help and advice when redundancies are taking place.
Their contact details are;
Call: 0845 604 3719
Visit: www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Hopefully these organisations can offer the guidance and help your business needs during this time of economic challenge, and we will continue to add to them with more information and assistance over the coming months.
