Mike Dodd
Enterprise Development Manager
BCT Enterprise Office
12 The Parade, Blacon, Chester CH1 5HN
Tel: 01244 379021
BCT provides through the Enterprise Development Manager, tailored capacity building and training for groups and individuals from Blacon wishing to develop sustainable social enterprises within the Blacon area.
This tailored support takes the form of capacity building, mentoring, advocacy, training and signposting to other business support agencies.
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Support includes:
Incubator workspace
The use of an Incubator workspace, which will consist of shared office space and a full range of office facilities
Steering groups
Recruitment and capacity-building of an effective steering group for the enterprise
Legal structure
Selection of the appropriate legal structure for the enterprise and registration with Companies House
Financial forecasts
Assistance in developing realistic budgets and cash flow forecasts
Business planning and marketing
Support and guidance for entrepreneurs to develop credible business and marketing plans
Funding
Advice and support with identifying suitable financial support for enterprise development and how to write successful funding applications and access finance
Direct support
We also offer direct services for Payroll and Human Resource Management |