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Posted at 11:42am Friday 27th May 2011
More than 99,000 businesses seek help and advice from Business Link
Against a backdrop of austerity, entrepreneurs in Hertfordshire have continued to turn to Business Link for practical help and advice. Of 99,929 businesses in the region making use of the services provided by the organisation in the past year, 19,061 were based in Herts.
Posted at 11:35am Friday 18th March 2011
New workshop programme to help local people start up in business
Business Link is offering a full programme of workshops and business briefings from April to November this year, aimed at people who want to set up a business, as well as those who are already established.
Posted at 3:58pm Friday 11th February 2011
Local businesses show their customers some love this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, many of us will be concentrating on showing our loved ones how much we care. The latest survey by Business Link has shown that businesses in the region are no exception.
Posted at 2:30pm Wednesday 2nd February 2011
Free support from Business Link to help workforce development
23% of the region’s businesses would like to provide training for their staff but are not sure what they need, a survey by Business Link has found. With workforce development playing such a vital role in business success, now is the time for local businesses to benefit from free support that will outline the wealth of training options on offer.
Posted at 2:49pm Wednesday 17th November 2010
More businesses survive with help from Business Link
An independent survey carried out by Business Link in the East of England has revealed that entrepreneurs that seek advice from the service when starting out have an 84% survival rate beyond three years, compared with a 64% national average for those that choose to go it alone.
Posted at 3:23pm Friday 12th November 2010
Extra funding to help pubs stay open for business
A third round of funding has been announced to help Hertfordshire pubs stay open for business
Posted at 12:26pm Thursday 21st October 2010
Facing the challenges: help is at hand for Hertfordshire businesses
A recent survey conducted by Business Link in the East of England has revealed that finding new customers is the biggest challenge currently concerning local businesses.
Posted at 10:43am Tuesday 21st September 2010
New free business briefings from Business Link
Business Link has today launched its new programme of free workshops and briefings for businesses and entrepreneurs in Hertfordshire.
Posted at 10:23am Friday 6th August 2010
Business Link customers more than 91% satisfied with the service
Local entrepreneurs continue to benefit from free business support
Posted at 12:34pm Friday 16th July 2010
New Boot Camp kick-starts Herts’ high-growth businesses
Following the success of the Start Your Own Business Boot Camp, Business Link in the East of England has introduced a new Business Boot Camp for start-ups with high growth potential. The new programme meets the needs of entrepreneurs who are starting businesses with the potential for high growth and need a solid base with the right foundations from which to grow.
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