The Bitesize event series cover various topics which are relevant to local SMEs. This event is looking at businesses who are looking for advice around payment terms in supply chains, it will also cover the growing concerns of SMEs with rising costs of living including utilities and petrol. It would also cover signposting support for businesses to gain insight into which business support organisations can advise on access to finance. This could be for grants/loans/funding. The rise in utility costs could be a good link up with the net zero grants for businesses but would need to be more specific advice for those that don’t qualify to the grant due to the size of the business.
Who should attend this event?
The bitesize events are aimed at micro and small to medium size businesses, Times are tough but with some practical guidance and top tips, this event is designed to give micro and small to medium sized business owners some new tools to plan ahead and crisis-proof their livelihood / business. Having been through a few unforeseen crises of late this session will provide some tangible take-aways on how to plan ahead and support available locally.
What will the event cover?
- Payment terms
- advice on late payments and legalities
- Cost of living rises and how to keep overheads down
- Access to finance-grants/loans/funding
After attending this event you will get?
- An insight into the business support organisations locally who can advise on growing concerns with the cost of living/payment terms/legal help with late payments..
- Understanding the barriers to growth with costs of growing workforce and looking at ways of doing so cost effectively
- Getting an insight into grants/funding/loans
Who will be presenting?
- Karen Oliver, Legal Clerk Team, The Wilkes Partnership
- Nadia Davies Business, Training Needs Analyst, Solihull College & University Centre
- Lee Osborne The Federation of Small businesses
- Christine Hancock, Accounts Manager, Growth & Resilience, GBSLEP Growth Hub