Not for profit business support organisation NBV has renewed its
commitment to continue support to local businesses as planned
changes in the way business support is delivered begin at the end
of November.
NBV delivers many business support activities including Business
Link services across Nottinghamshire and as Government changes to
the Business Link service occur, NBV will continue to offer a
comprehensive range of business support services to start up
businesses and growing SMEs.
Over the last few months the team at NBV have been developing a
range of new services to support new and existing businesses, as
well as focusing on ensuring clients have the opportunity to
discuss their business idea face to face with an experienced
adviser.
In addition to offering skills training and business advice to
pre-start-ups, new and existing businesses, NBV has introduced a
cost-effective, tailored mentoring package to fuel business
growth.
Evolve Mentoring gives start-ups and growing SMEs access to a
dedicated mentor and forum of business experts for six months with
mentoring provided face to face or remotely as preferred by the
business owner. As well as having a mentor to challenge, encourage
and motivate, the business owners also get access to a range of
contacts that will prove invaluable as they grow their
business.
To help small businesses promote a professional business image
without the headache of property leasing or the daily commute, NBV
has also expanded its Virtual Office Service, with offices across
the area. With prices from between £18 and £55 per
month plus a small set up fee, the virtual offices provide a mail
address, mail forwarding, telephone answering and other support
services.
From November, NBV will also be offering workshops priced at
£25 across the area that will focus on 3 key areas:
• Things you need to know when running a business
• Managing money
• Sales and marketing
NBV CEO, Richard Dearden says: "We are receiving many calls and
questions from business owners as they are concerned over the
changes to business support. Whilst changes are happening, NBV are
still firmly on the map and are here offering an array of services
that will help businesses start and grow successfully. We are
excited about the future and are confident that we have some great
services to offer our clients".