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Follow on Google News | Recession Support For Brighton BusinessesBrighton & Hove City Council has launched 'Business Lifebelt' a recession relief package created to provide immediate and carefully targeted support to small and medium-sized businesses in the city.
By: Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce To make sure that the initiatives will offer the most relevant and useful help, the Chamber of Commerce is working with relevant industry specialists, support organisations and experienced business owners from within the city. Developed in partnership with Brighton & Hove Chamber of Commerce and Business Link Sussex, the following events and clinics are FREE of charge and start in March 2009. City Business Clinics – available monthly Available to business owners, these reviews offer a personalised one-to-one session with a specialist business advisor. Sessions can include support with financial management and marketing. Sector Workshops – March to July Every sector faces different challenges. These special workshops are designed to help owners and their businesses survive the recession. Workshops are aimed at the following sectors: retail, hospitality, business services, creative industries, and construction & building. Delivered by industry experts and featuring local business case studies, the sessions are designed to help owner-managers stay motivated and to keep making a profit. Meet the Professionals – drop-in event, April On-the-spot advice from industry professionals on the current issues and challenges facing businesses. Business owners can drop in throughout the afternoon or evening for the opportunity to ask questions about: •Finance and cashflow •Cost-effective marketing and promotion techniques •Selling the right product to the right audience •Keeping your business legal and protecting yourself •Managing your staff, resources and operations •Business planning for now and the future •How to grow in a recession •Where to get more help and support Business Lifebelt at The Brighton & Hove Business Show 2009, 13th May Business Lifebelt is a dedicated area within the Brighton & Hove Business Show where all the local business support organisations will be there to offer free information and help. There are consultations with business advisors and practical seminars available. Here business owners can find the right advice and meet the people who can help. Cabinet councillor for Enterprise Ted Kemble said: “There’ “It’s one of a number of anti-recession measures we’re taking, which includes the Buy Local campaign supporting local retailers.” To find out more about Business Lifebelt and how it can help your business Visit: http://www.businessinbrighton.org.uk Email: businesslifebelt@ Telephone: 01273 719097 End
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