Small business Advice

SHV has a wide range of free and supported services to help you cope with the trials and tribulations of running a small business.

Our experienced and expert associates can offer free and impartial advice on a wide variety of subjects including:

  • Promoting Your Business
  • Employing People
  • Raising Finance
  • Financial Planning and Management
  • Using IT and the Internet
  • Quality Management
  • Credit Control and Debt Recovery

Firms employing 10 or less staff in the Manchester area are entitled to three free sessions covering any of these topics.

Further assistance can be arranged at a reduced rate which is subsidised by the DTI and Small Business Service.


Online Advice

Please click on the topic buttons to the left, for specific advice on the most important subjects for your growing business.

Training

SHV runs a wide variety of training courses that are practical, flexible and relevant to the needs of small firms, covering IT, Management, Personal Development, First Aid and Health & Safety, these courses are either free of charge or charged at reduced rates for small firms in the local area.

Visit the training area of the site to see schedules or contact us for comprehensive information on how training might benefit your company.

SHV Business Forum

While we can help and advise in many areas, there is often no substitute for getting help from people in the same position as you. Any thoughts or issues you have would be most welcome in the Forum where you can share your experiences with others running small businesses.

Contact us to arrange a free, no obligation appointment with one of our business advisers.

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