With a slow economy and reducing public expenditure, job losses are likely to figure on many news bulletins over the next couple of years. In Okehampton, over 11% of jobs have been lost with the failure of food producer Polestar and the imminent closure of the Wiseman milk plant. This is a major shock to the area and will impact well beyond the initial job losses.
What help can BIP offer to those affected? For existing businesses we have a support project that can offer business advice and training, both aimed at improving the business performance. Often a small change can bring big benefits to the bottom line.
We are already seeing an increase in people contemplating starting their own business as jobs become harder to find. Certainly the government have acknowledged that it’s the private sector and small business that will lead the re-balancing of the economy. To help people decide if self employment is for them and to assist them in developing their business plans, marketing plans and financial forecasts BIP have put together a series of practical workshops - Steps to a Successful Business Start Up.
Take a look at the full content on www.bipwestdevon.biz .
What help can BIP offer to those affected? For existing businesses we have a support project that can offer business advice and training, both aimed at improving the business performance. Often a small change can bring big benefits to the bottom line.
We are already seeing an increase in people contemplating starting their own business as jobs become harder to find. Certainly the government have acknowledged that it’s the private sector and small business that will lead the re-balancing of the economy. To help people decide if self employment is for them and to assist them in developing their business plans, marketing plans and financial forecasts BIP have put together a series of practical workshops - Steps to a Successful Business Start Up.
Take a look at the full content on www.bipwestdevon.biz .
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