A range of specific advice and support is available to help your business during the economic downturn.
Financial help
Through its 'real help' initiative, the government can offer help to viable businesses with temporary cash flow difficulties. This supplements existing support already available.
Local events and business forums
Events specifically designed to help businesses deal with the recession, including finance workshops, phone support and advice clinics.
For information about any of the services listed above contact:
Business Link
www.businesslink.gov.uk/realhelp
E. enquiry@businesslinksw.co.uk
T. 0845 600 9966
Redundancy
If you have already decided that redundancies are necessary within your organisation please contact:
Jobcentre Plus
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/employers
T. 0845 601 2001
If you are still assessing your options and considering the possibility of reducing your workforce contact:
Business Link
E. enquiry@businesslinksw.co.uk
T. 0845 600 9966
The following organisations can also offer a range of help for you and your staff.
University West of England (UWE)
has a range of free and subsidised business improvement services. There is also support for staff affected by redundancy.
For more information visit www.uwe.ac.uk/solutions