CO2 Sense
CO2 Sense is an independent not-for-profit low-carbon expert company. They advise businesses on how they can improve performance by cutting energy, waste and other resources and on how to use their own land and buildings to generate electricity and heat. CO2 Sense can also provide access to finance to support business investment with an environmental return and if your business has 250 employees or fewer, and is based in Yorkshire or the Humber, you could get a free grant of up to £8,000 to make permanent cost savings.
0113 237 8400 http://www.co2sense.org.uk/
Growth Accelerator
Growth Accelerator is a service provided by leading business growth specialists, which delivers tailored advice to growing businesses. The service is a partnership between private enterprise and government.
http://www.growthaccelerator.com/
Business Link
The Business Link website provides a vast resource of information for both start ups and established businesses. You might have a great business idea but how much do you know about your market place? Maybe finding premises, raising finance, sales and marketing and employing staff are areas that you need more information on. Business Link can help you with starting a business. Here you can explore all the different options available to you and how Business Link can support and advise you.
T: 0845 600 9006 www.businesslink.gov.uk
UKTI
Are you thinking about exporting, or keen to do business with international buyers but want to know where to start? UKTI can help you rise to the exciting opportunities and challenges that international trade offers. UKTI can work with you to help you grow your business and offer a number of key services which can be tailored to meet the needs of your company.
http://www.ukti.gov.uk/export/exporting/startingexporting.html
Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS)
MAS provides access to practical manufacturing advice and support to help businesses improve their productivity and efficiency levels. Support offered includes:
Free impartial manufacturing advice from experienced specialists
Free on-site manufacturing reviews highlighting actions to improve operational performance
Free on-site focused research to address specific issues already identified
Low cost factory visits to meet with other successful manufacturers and develop knowledge in best practice tools and techniques
50% subsidised manufacturing improvement projects providing longer term on-site, practical support from experienced manufacturing specialists.
T: 08700 111 875 enquiries@mas-yh.co.uk www.mas-yh.co.uk
Leeds, York and North Yorkshire Chamber
The Chamber also offers money saving services, events and training, mentoring and support to small and medium sized organisations. An account manager will provide personal contact helping you find what you are looking for.
T: 0113 247 0000 / 01904 567838 E: info@yourchamber.org.uk www.yourchamber.org.uk
Yorkshire Association of Business Angels (YABA)
Yorkshire Association of Business Angels (YABA) is an introduction service that puts private equity investors looking to invest in start-up, growth stage and turnaround opportunities, in touch with entrepreneurs and companies seeking finance. Business angels provide a vital source of funding to fill the equity gap in the high risk, early stages of business. They may invest sums of up to £300,000 but more usually keep within a range of £10,000 to £100,000. Importantly, angels are able to offer a wealth of business expertise and advice. YABA is a non-profit making organisation set up in 1995 and has over 100 business angel investors in its network.
T: 01423 810149 E: www.yaba.org.uk
Leeds Met Business Enhancement Scheme
The recent recession has had an impact on businesses of every size. In response to this economic downturn, Leeds Metropolitan has started a scheme to help your company move forward by assisting with the introduction of new skills and capabilities in line with your business priorities. The Business Enhancement Scheme will enable you to make use of the resources available at Leeds Metropolitan University. They will source a recent graduate who, for a specific period of time and whilst employed by the University, will work full-time in your company. In addition, you will be given support from academics with expertise in your chosen field(s).The Scheme is available to all size of companies in public, private and third sectors operating across all markets. For more information, contact Janet Mulcrone on 0113 812 8549
http://www.leedsmet.ac.uk/business/business-enhancement-scheme.htm
University of Leeds Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
The Keyworth Institute at the University of Leeds offers a wide range of business support and links to the research base, including student placements, strategic innovation projects, consultancy and liaison on joint research. Internally the Institute provides enterprise support to staff and students, who wish to apply their research in real applications and collaborate with industry.
http://www.keyworth.leeds.ac.uk/
