Businesses and the recession
Businesses of all sizes, across all sectors are being affected by the current economic downturn.
It is essential your business has access to the support and guidance needed to protect your interests and staff.
Events
Business Link - December 2009
Find out about business events being held by Business Link West Midlands:
Global Enterprise Week - Thursday November 19, 2009. 10am to 2.30pm, Newhampton Centre
City of Wolverhampton College has joined forces with the enterprise charity Enterprise UK, to help budding entrepreneurs from Wolverhampton to turn their skill, hobby or business idea into a successful business.
The free event at City of Wolverhampton College’s Newhampton Campus will offer advice and support to anyone who is thinking of setting up their own business and offer practical information to help people make that all important first step. Local banks, business agencies and support organisations have already pledged their support.
Women into Construction - Friday November 20, 2009. Wellington Road Campus
Jobcentre Plus have been asked to send out a brief note to partner organisations to promote an event being held in Wolverhampton on Friday November 20, 2009.
Wolverhampton Homes are organising a women into Construction event at the City of Wolverhampton College, Wellington Road Campus.
The event is aimed at unemployed women and has been designed to encourage women to become involved in the construction industry. Attendees can take part in practical activities like carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
Contacts
For further details on this event please contact Shazad Ahmed on 01902 554774.
Other Events
Support West Midlands
The regional development agency Advantage West Midlands have created an online resource for local companies during the recession.
Visit the Support West Midlands website for information and advice on:
- Managing efficiency and costs
- Help with cashflow
- Debt management
- Access to finance
Tailored support and guidance
Local agencies have developed tailored support for businesses during the economic downturn including advice and support, through real help with finance from Business Link, containing advice on:
- enterprise finance guarantee
- working capital scheme
- capital for enterprise fund
- enterprise capital funds
- regional loan transition fund
- other financial support including loans and overdrafts
You will also be able to obtain tax advice from HM Revenue and Customs and business redundancy advice from Jobcentre Plus.
In addition advice and guidance is also available from the following organisations:
Contact us
For further information and and assistance or to raise any issues your business is currently facing, contact us at the points below:
e-mail: economic.development@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Phone: 01902 554033 (0044 1902 554033)
Fax: 01902 558792 (0044 1902 444033)
Minicom: 01902 555554 (0044 1902 555554)
Write to:
Economic Development
Regeneration and Environment
Wolverhampton City Council
Civic Centre, St. Peter's Square
Wolverhampton
WV1 1RP