News: Government announces new measures to boost British business

A series of new measures to help Britain's small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) grow and create jobs, export to new markets, secure finance and cut red tape has been launched by the Prime Minister.

RBS, NatWest and HSBC have agreed to facilitate the distribution of the £95m of the government's Regional Growth Fund to support SMEs considering investing in new capital assets. It is expected to create at least 4,000 jobs and unlock around £500 million of new investment.

To cut red tape, "one-click registration" will go live in April so that businesses can get online, register their business at Companies House, sign up for PAYE registration, Corporation Tax and Self Assessment all in one place. The ability to register for VAT will be added shortly after.

For exporters, new support involves national challenges and workshops, sector knowledge from business intermediaries and professional export advice, hosted by Yell to allow UK firms to swap information and experiences directly.

Prime Minister David Cameron said: "British SMEs are already doing incredible things, but we urgently need more of them to follow that boldness. We need this to be a country where more people think "I can start my own business and I can sell to the world.

"Our determination is to come through these difficult times stronger, to trade our way to growth and jobs. We need to show real optimism about the future, and we need to show real aggression about pursuing Britain's interests in the world. The markets are there to be tapped; the deals are there to be done, the opportunities are there to be capitalised on. Now together we must seize them."

The national Business Link online service has also been relaunched. My New Business offers comprehensive information and guidance to those looking to start a business, including personalised checklists, video tutorials and step by step guides.

The Growth and Improvement Service offers access to informative videos, case studies, events and business support finders, for those who wish to develop their business.

Business Minister Mark Prisk said: "The Business Link services unveiled today will give businesses new, easy to use, and tailored online services.

"This represents the most effective and efficient way to provide the information and advice businesspeople tell us they need and will help businesses grow.

"Interactive tools and services provide real benefits and support to start-ups and SMEs and I am looking forward to seeing these new services put to good use."

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News: Business Link start up workshops

A retro sweet shop, a patisserie, and rugby coaching for children were among business plans from entrepreneurs attending a Business Link Yorkshire workshop.

The workshop, "Getting the Basics Right," took place at the end of June at the Ramada Encore Hotel in Barnsley. Part of Business Link Yorkshire's region-wide suite of workshops for people looking to set up a business – or those who have just started trading – it attracted 16 delegates. Several were already trading and on the road to running successful, sustainable businesses, and some had invested significantly in premises and equipment.

Among delegates was a finance director looking to branch out on his own and an education welfare officer wanting "a complete change" - she planned to launch a business in home furnishings and textiles. Others in the group included an NHS podiatrist (a professional in specialised care of feet), and a mum and daughter with a business partnership idea to breed and sell West Highland white terriers.

Business Link Yorkshire adviser Pat Coffey ran the three-hour workshop, offering the delegates a wide range of advice from business planning to legal status and finances. Pat said: "We are careful to encourage people to set up businesses which are sustainable. We sometimes get tradespeople who work for friends at weekends and think they're already running their own business. We have to convince them that setting up a viable business involves far more than doing a job you're good at, and that pricing your time for friend isn't the same as ensuring you’ve covered your overheads and daily expenses."

Workshop delegate Mark Harrison, who is starting a South Yorkshire business coaching children in rugby, added: "With experience of coaching as a volunteer, I have always had a vision of working as coach in some way. After looking at several opportunities, I decided to start my own business and the support from Business Link has definitely given me the confidence and knowledge that it is absolutely the right thing to do. The workshops are a great way to gain valuable information and are delivered in a way that makes it easy to understand.

"The workshop leader was fantastic and made the sessions enjoyable as well as informative and the opportunity to network with other people in a similar position and share their thoughts and ideas was also extremely valuable."

The next Rotherham workshop focuses on getting the basics right and takes place at RiDO's Moorgate Crofts Business Centre on July 12.

See the Rothbiz events page for further workshops taking place in Rotherham

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News: Business Link continues to support local companies

Business Link Yorkshire has seen a rise in demand with businesses looking to gain support before the regional services are replaced by new national arrangements.

A number of the service's free business events have been oversubscribed prompting it to repeat particular events covering sales, marketing and online business development. Simultaneously, calls to the Business Link Yorkshire customer information centre peaked on one day in January at the highest level since summer 2010, with especially strong interest from people looking to start no cost/low-cost businesses from home.

There was further enthusiasm from new visitors to Business Link Yorkshire's improved website. It offers more distinct information for pre start and trading business customers as well as stronger linkages to national site content. To cater for increasing traffic from mobile phones, there is also a new website option giving full screen access from smartphones.

Chief Executive Helen West said the current economic climate and recent VAT increase had put many businesses under pressure, often relating to cash flow and debt management.

She said: "The past year has been extremely difficult for a great number of businesses, in some sectors more than others, and we want to spread the message that, despite a long period of uncertainty, Business Link Yorkshire services are still very much available.

"The customer information centre is available to provide information and access to support on a full range of issues. We have an extensive events programme, adviser teams offering face to face support for established businesses and a full range of pre-start and start-up workshops delivered by our Enterprise Facilitators across the region."

Due to budgetary constraints the services available from April 2011 until it closes in November will be on a much reduced scale.

Business Link Yorkshire said that it would continue to work closely with partners and intermediaries including local authorities, membership organisations, banks and others, ensuring the service addressed local priorities and that there was an effective transition to new arrangements.

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News: Government focused on growth and job creation

The Government has announced a new business improvement delivery package and the national rollout of the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) that supports unemployed people in becoming self-employed.

Regional Business Link services will close by the end of the year to be replaced by an improved website and a national contact centre. In October Yorkshire Forward negotiated an extension the Business Link Yorkshire contract after securing approval from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills to provide continued funding beyond March 2011.

The government also set out plans for a network of at least 40,000 experienced business mentors offering practical advice to existing businesses and people who want to start a business and "Business Coaching for Growth" that aims to back high growth SMEs to enable them to realise their potential.

Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: "In the current economic climate, it has never been more important to promote an enterprise culture in the UK. It is vital that businesses have the information, advice, and mentoring they need to grow and expand.

"The best people to advise small businesses are those who have already started and run successful companies, so it is particularly important that this new framework for helping businesses to improve focuses on providing access to business mentors."

The New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) aims to create up to 40,000 new businesses by 2013. It will give people who have been unemployed financial support for their early months of self-employment, access to a start-up loan, and an expert business mentor to help guide them through the early months of their business.

In order to claim the allowance they will need to develop a business plan, and secure the agreement of their proposed mentor that it is viable.

Employment Minister Chris Grayling said: "We will only get our economy back on track when we create a climate in which the private sector can grow and develop, creating jobs and opportunities for people across the country.

"By expanding the New Enterprise Allowance we can ensure that those who find themselves out of work but with a good idea get the right advice to turn that idea into a successful business venture."

Prime Minister David Cameron added: "Throughout this year and beyond we will be focused relentlessly on supporting growth and driving job creation across our economy. Backing new enterprises to start up and small businesses to grow will be what transforms our economy and will deliver the many thousands of new jobs we will see created this year.

"It is vital that we ensure businesses, and those people who find themselves out of work but have the drive and desire to set up their own business, have all the advice, support and mentoring they need. Together we can make the years ahead some of the most dynamic and entrepreneurial in our history."

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News: Business Link Yorkshire contract

Yorkshire Forward is in negotiations to extend the Business Link Yorkshire contract after securing approval from the Department of Business Innovation and Skills to provide continued funding beyond March 2011.

The current contract with Y&H IDB Ltd was due to end on 31 March 2011 but will now be extended for a further period, to bring the service in line with other regions.

In the light of budgetary constraints, the contract extension will see a much reduced service for both start up and established businesses.

In the mean time, Y&H IDB and Yorkshire Forward are finalising the details of the service across the region.

Simon Hill, Executive Director of Business at Yorkshire Forward, said: "We now believe we have secured the best solution available given the difficult times. We are pleased that businesses in the Yorkshire and Humber region will still have access to the excellent service and expertise offered by Business Link Yorkshire.”

Helen West, Chief Executive of Y & H IDB, added: "Whilst we are obviously disappointed that we will be implementing further cuts, we are pleased that the service will continue next year. As always, we remain absolutely committed to delivering the best service we can."

Tony Pedder, Chairman said: "The staff at Business Link Yorkshire have done fantastic work over the past two and a half years – and the quality and impact of the services delivered has increased steadily month on month.

"Their commitment and dedication to our customers has been tremendous – evidenced by a customer satisfaction rating of 90%. As we look to restructure the organisation, we fully appreciate that the next couple of months will be worrying times, but we are committed to supporting our employees through this unsettling process."

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News: Specialist support for the aerospace industry

The area now has a new resource for SC21 guidance and Aerospace AS9100 quality management systems courtesy of Peter Thornton-Smith at The BPAS Group based in Rotherham.

The 21st century supply chains (SC21) initiative is a change programme designed to accelerate the competitiveness of the aerospace and defence industry by raising the performance of its supply chains.

AS9100 is the quality management standard specifically written for the aerospace industry.

To comply with the new Revision C of AS9100, Peter renewed his qualifications by attending a foundation course and examination provided by the SC21 strategic partner TEC Transnational.

In addition, Peter was recently approached by SC21 training partner The ICE Partnership to be their Associate Member responsible for quality management systems, both aerospace and ISO.

Senior Partner of the BPAS Group, Peter is a qualified metallurgist, a member of the Chartered Quality Institute, a Chartered Engineer and former Technical Director who can offer a broad range of experience to the manufacturing sector.

From the base at Moorgate, Peter has been working closely with both Business Link as a quality assured provider and the Manufacturing Advisory Service as a MAS Specialist. He has installed both basic and aerospace systems around the area with clients in such diverse business sectors as fire protection; aluminium pressure die casting; commercial interior installation to the manufacture of aircraft covers.

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News: Meet the buyer in Rotherham

Businesses are being reminded that the annual Meet the Buyer event is taking place on January 26 in Rotherham.

Hosted by Rotherham Council and Business Link Yorkshire, the day long meeting has already attracted more than 150 companies keen to find out more about working with public sector organisations.

Among those present on the day will be buyers from the council, South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, the NHS and the Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation representing a total procurement spend of more than £250m.

Workshops, Master Classes and advice sessions from support agencies are available to those business keen the expand their current areas of provision or wanting to be considered as potential suppliers.

There will also be a number of presentations, including advice on completing a successful tender, the future of construction in the region and up-coming contract opportunities.

Surgeries hosted by Business Link Yorkshire and the council's regeneration arm, Rotherham Investment & Development Office (RiDO) will provide the opportunity for businessesto get one-to-one advice.

Cllr Ken Wyatt, Cabinet Member for Resources, said: "This is an excellent opportunity for local businesses thinking of tendering for public sector contracts to find out how the process works and to get advice from the experts.

"Although everyone needs to register, it is a free event and one that increases in popularity every year. For any business to remain buoyant in the current economic climate is a struggle. This event may open up new opportunities."

Meet the Buyer is being held at the Holiday Inn, Bawtry Road on January 26 between 9.30am and 2pm.

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News: Rotherham United on board to support enterprise project

Budding entrepreneurs jumped on board a special bus to get business advice in Rotherham in the run up to Christmas.

The bus, manned by the Rotherham Enterprise team, stopped in Rotherham town centre and in Wath on Dearne and was visited by Ryan Taylor and Jamie Green from Rotherham United who popped by to support the project.

Rotherham Enterprise is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and employs teams of business coaches and business support officers to work closely with communities and with individuals who want to start or already run their own business.

Geoff Link, from Rotherham Enterprise said: "The Business Link bus gave us a great opportunity to bring our business advisors out into the town and the local area.

"There are many opportunities for people to become self employed and in the current economic climate it is extremely important for people to know that free and confidential help is available."

Rotherham Enterprise helps people to look for business opportunities, help them grow in confidence, and then develop the necessary business skills needed to start and run a business.

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News: Meet the buyer in Rotherham

Rotherham Council and Business Link Yorkshire are holding a Meet The Buyer event at The Holiday Inn, Rotherham next month.

The free event on January 26 provides the opportunity for businesses to meet buyers from Rotherham Council and other local public sector organisations, obtain business advice, network with other organisations and find out how they can win more business.

There will be numerous stands hosted by buyers from the Council and other agencies such as Fire and Rescue, NHS, Yorkshire Purchasing Organisation and others - representing a procurement spend of over £250m.

Support agencies will also be present on the day to show you what help is at hand to assist your organisation win business and stay healthy in the current economic climate.

There will also be a series of presentations provided on subjects such as: a step by step guide to completing a successful tender; YORbuild - the future of construction in the region; upcoming contract opportunities.

Surgeries hosted by Business Link Yorkshire and RIDO will provide advice on a one to one basis for businesses.

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News: Rotherham Enterprise on the buses

Rotherham Enterprise will be offering business advice to entrepreneurs on board a special bus this month.



The bus will be stopping in the town centre on December 15 and 16 and in Wath on Dearne on the 17th, in the car park adjacent to the library.

Rotherham Enterprise is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and employs teams of business coaches and business support officers to work closely with communities and with individuals who want to start or already run their own business.

Geoff Link, from Rotherham Enterprise said: "The Business Link bus will give us a great opportunity to bring our business advisors out into the town and the local area.

"The advisors will be joined by successful members of the local business community who will be sharing their tips and advice.

"We are offering to help people test out their business ideas using an online test. Help is also available for existing businesses who may be experiencing difficulties whether they be financial, legislation, marketing or simply needing somebody to talk to.

"There are many opportunities for people to become self employed and in the current economic climate it is extremely important for people to know that free and confidential help is available."

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News: Philford make the link to business growth

Philford Design Engineers of Rotherham are celebrating their thirtieth anniversary this year – and all the indications are that the business looks set for another thirty years of growth and profit.

Philford enjoys a high reputation within the mining and minerals extraction and handling industries and supplies equipment to many of the UK's leading industrial companies – including UK Coal, Drax Power Station, British Waterways and Salt Union.

The business currently enjoys a turnover of around £5 million and employs 44 members of staff, but it is over the past three years that the business has witnessed the most significant growth. That period has seen turnover double and staff numbers rise from 27 to 44.

Throughout their development, Philford has worked with Business Link Yorkshire advisers John Loots and Paul Burton and the company's general manager, Steve Hayes, has no doubt about the importance of the role that Business Link has played.

He said: "We always walk before we run here and look at all aspects before we take decisions and Business Link has helped us to do so. They are experts at what they do and we have used that expertise to our advantage. They have also really helped us to cut down on the time taken to get us to the position we are now in."

The link up has led to the creation of a marketing function, improved tendering, updated quality management systems, specialist staff training and further export opportunities.

Rotherham-based Business Link adviser, Paul Burton says: "Working with Philford has been great – a pleasurable and rewarding experience. Management has always been open to new ideas and has welcomed Business Link into their team in our efforts to help them take the business forward.

"In recent years the business has prospered during a very difficult period for the engineering sector. Philford have an exciting future ahead of them and Business Link Yorkshire look forward to many more years of collaboration to see it achieve even greater success."

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News: Fripp Design supporting innovation in the region

Rotherham company, Fripp Design and Research is the first private sector organisation to be awarded Knowledge Provider Status by Business Link Yorkshire for the delivery of Innovation Vouchers.


Based in the Advanced Manufacturing Park Technology Centre in Rotherham, Fripp Design and Research is highly focused on innovation, knowledge and how to commercialise opportunities to give clients a competitive edge.

The company has launched a website dedicated to the supply of Innovation Vouchers, which are part of the government's Solutions for Business Portfolio.

The vouchers can be used to purchase an academic or private sector supplier's expertise to help deliver a knowledge solution to an innovation project. This expertise will come from approved suppliers in the knowledge base institutions within the region, including universities, further education colleges and research and technology organisations such as Fripp Design and Research.

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News: Breed Creative get five star treatment

Rotherham's Breed Creative Solutions has recently become a preferred supplier to Business Link Yorkshire and were awarded the highest rating of 5 stars.

Breed successfully passed a vetting process that included clients providing confidential comments and providing insurance documentation.

This means that they will be part of any future support programmes offered by Business Link to the region's business community.

Breed Creative Solutions is a bespoke web design and graphic design company based in RiDO's Century Business Centre in Manvers.

Comprising of a team of designers, developers and programmers their portfolio ranges from the design of corporate logos and business stationery to full e-commerce web sites.

Breed was recently awarded the project to create an Enteprise Board website for the Rotherham Partnership. The website will provide extremely valuable material and help to varying types and sizes of businesses in the Rotherham area.

The website will be entirely bespoke and database driven and will include search engine optimisation and social media features to provide the ultimate business resource to the Rotherham borough.

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News: Rotherham manufacturers urged to make most of business support

A specialist taskforce established by Yorkshire Forward to look at how Yorkshire and Humber's manufacturing industry can be supported through the recession has found that many regional companies are missing out on opportunities for support.

The group is Chaired by Richard Wright, CEO of Rotherham based Intertius Ltd and former President of the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, and includes representatives from regional companies, Business Link Yorkshire, the Manufacturing Advisory Service and Engineering Employers Federation.

The group has identified that many are missing out on opportunities to access support and are now working to make sure companies understand the best routes to access support and improve their business.

Richard Wright said: "An example would be finance. There are various publicly funded finance schemes available through Business Link Yorkshire but the Banks still remain the major source of short term finance. We know that they are being more challenging to companies who want to borrow; however, one of the many services Yorkshire Forward is funding through Business Link Yorkshire is a free financial health check, which allows a company to look at their financial situation in detail.

"Similarly, there is a huge amount of support available via the Manufacturing Advisory Service around process efficiency and productivity. MAS are also able to provide mentoring support, which can be incredibly helpful for those company leaders for whom this is their first recession."

As well as direct business support, manufacturing companies are also eligible for assistance from Rotherham Council and HMRC via their Business Rates Deferral Scheme, which allows companies to spread payment of their tax or business rates to help alleviate short term cash flow issues.

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News: No-Nonsense Guide to help businesses find finance

A new online guide to help Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) access funding for growth and innovation was launched by the Government.

The "The No-Nonsense Guide to Finance for High Growth and Innovative Businesses", will act as a one stop resource for companies which want to know where and how they can access sources of funding available to support innovation. It is available free of charge on the Business Link website.

The guide offers advice to firms on how to assess your funding needs; where and how to get the right advice; the funding options and processes; how to pitch to and deal with investors; and case studies from businesses.

Minister for Economic Competitiveness and Small Business, Baroness Vadera, said: "Innovative businesses will play a key role in the future of our economy so assisting these businesses to innovate and grow is particularly important, especially during challenging economic times.

"This guide draws on the experience of a range of businesses and the expert advice from the industry. It is a succinct and practical resource that will leave innovative businesses better positioned to take their next steps."

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News: EMS energy consultancy rated as 5 star

EMS, the Rotherham based energy consultancy has been rated as "5 STAR" by Business Link East Midlands.


This accreditation means that SMEs in the East Midlands can access financial support from Business Link and The Manufacuring Advisory Service (MAS) East Midlands for energy saving assistance.

Access to similar funding in the Yorkshire and Humber region has been available for the last four years and has helped many companies to cut their energy costs significantly.

From MAS, the funding consists of up to 10 days assistance 50% funded (i.e. the fee rate to you £300 per day) and for any subsequent 20 days 25% funded (i.e. fee rate to you £450 per day) for manufacturing SMEs.

EMS help businesses identify and improve their energy-consuming processes from conducting energy surveys, supporting Climate Change Levy rebate applications to obtaining grants.

Managing director, Dr Alex Mardapittas said: "One of the most rewarding parts of doing what we do is that businesses follow our recommendations and by doing so, they have achieved the savings. The important factor is that people are now appreciating energy and how important it is."

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News: Business Link competition announced

Business Link Yorkshire are searching for local businesses who are bucking the trend.

As part of a new competition, Business Link are looking for a company that can demonstrate tenacity and innovation and has a "can do" attitude.

Winners of the Bucking the Trend competition will win six months of mentoring from top business leaders such as Gordon Bridge, chief executive of Rotherham company, Aesseal.

Entrants can be organisations of any size who have been trading at least 12 months and that have a base in Yorkshire.

Business Link want to acknowledge and celebrate exceptional companies who can inspire other businesses. Judges will be looking for an organisation taking an innovative approach to create real success – a company exceeding all expectations to deliver real and measurable results. Winners will show outstanding examples of achievements and attainments, and a commitment to success through innovation.

The deadline for entries is May 14 and all finalists will also win £250 tickets to the Yorkshire International Business Convention in Harrogate or Bridlington.

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News: Regional minister launches "real help" guide for Yorkshire & Humber

Regional Minister Rosie Winterton today launched "Real Help Now" - a one-stop guide for people and businesses to all sources of Government help available during the economic downturn. The launch was backed by the Prime Minister, Local Government Minister John Healey and senior regional figures. Rosie Winteton aptly chose the region's Business Link Yorkshire offices in Barnsley to promote the new guide. "Real Help Now" is a comprehensive new website which signposts businesses, individuals and families facing the effects of the downturn to sources of help, advice and support. Rosie Winterton said: "Our region is facing its share of challenges and Business Link Yorkshire is playing a vital role in delivering "Real Help" now and responding swiftly to some of the economic issues facing businesses. High quality business support, directed to where it will have most impact to help businesses start, grow and succeed, is an essential weapon in our fight back to economic health. Helen West, Chief Executive of Business Link Yorkshire, said: "Even in these difficult times Yorkshire has extraordinary businesses with imagination and creativity who are adapting their products and services to find new and growing markets." Leader of Rotherham Council and Vice Chair of Local Government Yorkshire & Humber, Roger Stone, said all local authorities were working together to take action to help the region deal with the effects of the economic downturn, including signing an economic pledge to support their local businesses. "I very much welcome the publication of "Real Help Now" as it is vital that we support all efforts to help local communities in these tough times and promote access to the best possible information to help them."

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News: Solutions for business in Rotherham

The Department for Business has announced that the design and rollout of Solutions for Business, its streamlined portfolio of business support products, has completed with over 3,000 schemes reduced to 30. For the first time all government help for business now shares an easily identifiable banner and can be accessed through Business Link. From March 2010 these will be the only products businesses will see. Minister for Business, Ian Pearson said: "To succeed in a competitive global environment UK businesses need ongoing access to help and support. The Solutions for Business portfolio makes it simpler for businesses to access the support they need. This is an important tool to help companies through the current global economic downturn, and also for providing a long term, sustainable, support to business." Chair of the Solutions for Business Transition Management Board and Chairman of the Engineering Employers Federation Martin Temple said: "For far too long, help which has been available to business has not been taken up because it has been too complex, confusing to understand and hard to find quickly and easily. This programme will simplify access, make clear what is available and improve the quality in order to match business needs. The benefits of the new system will soon become apparent."

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News: Lessons from an entrepreneur with Ian Davy

Business Link are hosting a Survive and Thrive event in Rotherham this month with Ian Davy of Rotherham glazing specialist Solaglas Windowcare. Ian will give a genuine and down to earth account of how he built up his company from scratch. The Hellaby based company was sold in 2002 to French giant Saint-Gobain and when the new company was formed, he was asked to remain as MD. Since then, Solaglas Windowcare's turnover has grown, doubling to £27m in the past four years. Since 2005, turnover has increased by almost 30%. The company provides window and frame repair and replacement for direct insurers and intermediaries such as RBS Insurance, Fortis, E-sure, Halifax, Groupama and Zurich. Ian will talk about the problems the company has faced over the last year in the current climate and how they have managed to overcome them. The event also features a presentation from Sharan Gohel, QED, about talent management and managing change in the current economic climate. There is also the opportunity to network with delegates, speakers as well as experienced business advisers who will be on hand to explain the free business support services available through Business Link Yorkshire. The free event takes place at the Holiday Inn, Rotherham on April 22.
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