Getting Advice

Why should I consult a business adviser?

There are a number of reasons for consulting an independent business adviser, as they can provide new ideas and ways of looking at issues that will help you to develop your business. A business adviser can offer:

• Objectivity - it is easy to get so involved in developing your business idea that the ability to be objective can be lost.
• Business concepts and methods - an adviser can provide advice on methods of business analysis and new management techniques that may help you to structure and run your business effectively.
• Contacts and local knowledge - an adviser will know a great deal about the local market conditions and commercial networks that can help you carry out your market research and set up your business.
• Experience - advisers have normally worked in industry or run their own small business, and will be able to pass on practical experience, insights and strategies that have worked for them.

Access to additional resources - advisers will have information about local grant schemes, business publications, research material and reports, all of which can be useful when setting up a new business.