The LLBSP offer free business support for new and developing businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire. This includes advice, training, resources and one to one support via their experienced business advisers. For more details visit www.bizgateway.org.uk or call them on 0116 454 2917.
www.leicesterstartups.com is a local support network which helps startup entrepreneurs, amongst other things, access advice, mentorship and connect with potential co-founders.
NVB work with Leicester businesses which have been operating for 12-36 months. They provide advisory services to help set targets, address key areas like strategy, marketing, finance, operations, HR, and technology adoption. For more details, please contact NBV on telephone 0844 887 2568, email enquiries@nbv.co.uk or visit their website www.nbv.co.uk.
Based in Whetstone near Blaby, Claire is a qualified management accountant who can provide assistance with understanding the financials of your business and help to prepare a business plan. Contact Claire at claire@mojoaccounting.co.uk or telephone 07812 133792 www.mojoaccounting.co.uk.
Natwest Local Enterprise Managers can meet you on a 1 to 1 basis to discuss your business goal, ambitions or anything else on your own agenda. Support is open to all (you do not have to be a NatWest customer) and at whatever stage your business is at. Visit www.natwest.com/business/enterprise/local-enterprise-managers for more information.
Daljit Ghai – Chief Executive Officer – RDS Consultants
Daljit supports SME businesses as a consultant, to increase efficiency and maximise profits and is offering two one-hour sessions (two hours in total) of free support. To access the support please contact Daljit direct via email: dsghai@rdsconsultants.co.uk. Mobile: 07732 930770 www.rdsconsultants.co.uk
Business Connect inCharnwood is a business partnership and membership service for businesses across the Charnwood borough. Eligible businesses can join for free to access events, information and support. For more information visit www.incharnwood.com/pages/business_connect_incharnwood
Based at Meridian Business Park, Harcourt Way, Leicester, LE19 1WP; Rowleys specialist small business accountants will review and assist with the production of a business plan. Telephone: 0116 282 7000 or visit www.rowleys.biz/small-business-start-ups/ for more information.
Based in the Forester Building, St Nicholas Place, Leicester, LE1 4LD. Please contact Mahmood Reza on 0116 224 7122 or email: clients@ihatenumbers.co.uk. Free resources can also be accessed on the business support section of their website, www.ihatenumbers.co.uk.
Located at 57 The Oval, Leicester, LE1 7EA; Mr Sandesh Jesrani will review and assist with the production of a business plan. Telephone: 0116 233 7707. Email: sdj@sharmanfielding.com
Based at 2 Merus Court, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1RJ. Thomas Mayfield will provide assistance in reviewing or preparing your business plan. Telephone: 0116 289 6000. Email: admin@mayfieldandco.co.uk
Based at The Counting House, High Street, Lutterworth, LE17 4AY. Contact Roger Platt on 01455 243773 or via email: rap@pwhaccountancy.com
Starting a business? Then you’re about to create the document that will shape your entrepreneurial journey – your business plan! Think of it as your business’s roadmap, guiding you from start to success. It’s a written blueprint that outlines your vision and lays out a solid game plan for action.
At The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity, we want to see your awesome business plan alongside your completed application form. But please note, we only accept plans in our official template, which you’ll get as part of your application pack.
Not sure what to include? No worries! Many people struggle to put their genius ideas on paper. So, to help you out, here are six quick tips to make writing your business plan a breeze!
You can access help and advice on your business idea from a number of different agencies. Here are some you might find useful:
www.gov.uk/browse/business – a national website with a wide range of information
www.llep.org.uk – a local partnership with information on advice and support in Leicester and Leicestershire
www.emc-dnl.co.uk – the chamber of commerce
www.lboro.ac.uk/studententerprise -Loughborough University Student and Graduate Enterprise
www.fsb.org.uk/regions/east-midlands – Federation of Small Businesses; East Midlands
Please note: The Sir Thomas White Loan Charity does not endorse the content of any of these websites.
If you are resident in Northampton and are looking for support with your education, please contact the Sir Thomas White’s Northampton Charity at:
info@stwcharitynorthampton.org.uk
www.stwcharitynorthampton.org.uk
Telephone: 01604 233233
Elgin House, Billing Road, Northampton NN1 5AU
If you are resident in Warwick and are looking for support with your education or business start up, please contact The Charity of Sir Thomas White, Warwick at:
connect@sirthomaswhite.org.uk
www.sirthomaswhite.org.uk
01926 350555
12 High Street, Warwick, Warwickshire, CV34 4AP