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April 12th, 2013

SEO is an abbreviation of Search Engine Optimisation. This is the process of structuring a web page so that it is found, read and indexed by search engines in the most effective manner possible.

This makes your web site and its content attractive, relevant and visible to search engines and web searchers.

Why is this important? Consider what it would be like if no one could easily…

April 12th, 2013

The Apprenticeship Grant for Employers of 16 to 24 year olds (AGE 16 to 24) aims to support businesses to grow by providing incentives to assist in offering young people employment through the Apprenticeship programme.

The grant targets employers who are new to Apprenticeships and recruiting their first apprentice, and also supports employers who have not been in a position within the…

April 12th, 2013

Training and Recruitment made easy

A new service has recently been launched which will make training and recruitment easier for employers, allowing them to access support via a dedicated Business Support Manager.  Funding can be accessed to support apprenticeship recruitment, training and up skilling of existing staff.

Skills Made Easy is a new programme that has being funded…

April 12th, 2013

What is the new Youth Contract?

The Youth Contract gives you support to create new, sustainable jobs for young people. It enables you to bring fresh talent into your organisation and build your workforce’s skills base. It is a new initiative that offers employers a wage incentive of up to £2,275 for each 18–24 year old from the Work Programme employed for at least 26…

April 12th, 2013

Periodically we will be introducing new value added services to Business Support on Demand focusing on specific partners, looking at those services that will be most beneficial to members. This month’s focus is from Hawsons.

Accountancy, Taxation and Business Support.
We can provide you with a FREE initial consultation with an independent local firm of Chartered…

February 17th, 2013

At Business Support on demand we are always on the lookout for funding pots and initiatives for our clients. This month Business Support on Demand would like to introduce you to a fund called Seedcorn Finance.  

What is the scheme?
The Seedcorn Fund can provide investment up to £780k to back early stage technology-based ventures which have the potential to become…

February 17th, 2013

Funds are crucial to any business in order to grow. However, in the current economic climate it may seem more difficult to access funding pots. At Business Support on Demand member it’s our job to find funding streams for you to tap into. This article will concentrate on the GrowthAccellerator.

What is the scheme?
The GrowthAccelerator scheme is a £200m…

February 17th, 2013

Business is more challenging than ever abefore. In the current economic climate businesses have to carefully market their services in order grow. At Business Support on Demand we want to help your business by putting together a few crucial tips for creating an effective email campaign.

Don’t spam your customers!
Your client or customer has given you their contact…

February 17th, 2013

Training is essential for businesses of any size.  Sales training for example can make the difference between success and business failure. Often businesses see training as an expensive way to retain and develop their workforce, instead of seeing its true value. Below are just a few reasons why we believe that training is a key element to any business.

Internal Training…

December 13th, 2012

During the current economic climate, it is understandable that many small business owners are looking to make cost savings in order to increase the bottom line. However, at Business Support on Demand we believe that scrimping on areas such as your company website may not be the best way to save money.  Below are just a few reasons why we believe a good website will pay for itself many times…