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Growth hub supports more than 150 businesses in first month

By Heather Hayes

Chief Executive, Cheshire & Warrington Growth Hub

We were delighted to report this week that the new Growth Hub for Cheshire and Warrington has already helped more than 150 businesses since its launch.

What’s even more encouraging is the very wide range of businesses which have approached us seeking advice – and the very wide range of support we’ve been able to deliver.

That variety proves – if proof were needed – that the Growth Hub really is a service which can be used by every business, no matter their size, sector or stage of development.

The Growth Hub, which is backed by the Government, provides businesses of all kinds with advice, expertise and funding by bringing together a comprehensive network of local, regional and national business support services from both the public and private sector.

The businesses we have helped in our first six weeks of operating range from gardening companies to food businesses and from manufacturers to training suppliers.

What we offer is a simple solution for those who don’t have time to negotiate the often labyrinthine and confusing network of business advisory services. We offer all the assistance they need in one place, delivered by our highly experienced growth advisors and by other business support organisations.

We’ve already encountered businesses of all shapes and sizes, from those that are just starting out and need advice on marketing, to those that have already achieved great success and want to start exploring new markets.

And we’re here to help businesses of all sizes keep on growing, keep on recruiting and keep on bringing money into the local area. The feedback so far shows that we’re already achieving this goal. We can’t wait to see what the next few months bring.

Our experienced and qualified advisers are able to help in a number of areas but we’d urge any business seeking any kind of advice to just get in touch.

The Growth Hub will support and advise businesses in these areas:

• Access to finance including grants and loans
• Skills, training and employment
• Exporting and new markets
• Sales and marketing
• Finding the right location
• Growth mentoring and coaching
• Starting a business

So if you want to fulfil your growth potential, just get in pick up the phone and get in touch. Businesses looking for advice should call 03300 245007 or email support@candwgrowthhub.co.uk.

For further information go to www.candwgrowthhub.co.uk