How can we support you?

Give me an outline of your challenge. If I can't help I'll tell you straight and suggest another source. If I can help you we will talk further to fully understand your requirements andI will indicate the timing and cost, whether it be just for half a day or a six-month project.The client cost can vary from free and upwards - depending on the work involved and the client status eg private, public or third-sector.

And remember I appreciate value for money in my other activities - as a director/owner-manager of three social enterprises- and offer significant discounts for the smaller social enterprises. Some of Suffolk Enterprise Business Support services come at no cost to you,including through the Business Link eVoucher scheme. I  do not rely on Suffolk Enterprise Business Support earnings as I'm already subsidised by a comfortable company pension... I am a practising social entrepreneur - helping to run various business models, all with a social aim.

You can benefit from my own recent hands-on experience ranging from research, business formation, business planning and funding through to online and offline marketing and business development.

A typical day would be 9.30am - 4pm which allows you some time at both ends of the day to keep up with other business matters.A half-day start is usual to analyse the issues and challenges and agree an outline solution to start work on.

Other support to social enterprises is heavily discounted on the usual commercial base rate for private sector and public sector clients of £600 per day (no VAT).Travel is charged at 40p per mile.

Suffolk Enterprise Business Support can provide short-term, part-time contracted help during a planning or set up phase in lieu of taking on an employee.The day rate for longer projects is negotiable.

The initial consultation – to understand your issues – is free. So contact us now – you have nothing to lose and possibly a great deal to gain!

Find out if we can help you! Please use the form, opposite, to provide a basic brief on your enterprise/idea and your requirements...