Business Advice

Most people who start up in business do so because they have a good business proposition and the enterprise and commitment to see it through. However, they may not have sufficient expertise in the marketing and financial aspects of running a business. Mike offers support in evaluating your business idea both constructively and realistically.
These business consultations are not only aimed at new business start-ups. Existing businesses, focused on keeping their business going on a day-to-day basis, may neglect areas such as strategic planning, advertising and product diversification. This can result in missed opportunities. Even an established business can benefit from seeking third party advice on refocusing their business strategy.

Mike Burley, in conjunction with Business Support Networks and Enterprise Agencies, offers confidential business advice covering areas such as:

• Business Structure (eg: Sole Trader, Partnership, Limited Company)
• Planning
• Premises
• Insurance
• Funding
• Personnel Issues
• Marketing
• Training
• Small Firms loan guarantee schemes
• Government Grants
• Advisory service for businesses from ethnic minority communities