Business link

JamesSmith · 25-05-2004, 08:13 PM

Contacted them a few times, had informal meetings with two people from them. Must say they were useful.

Focused mostly on the finance side of things, best ways of writing up profit / loss, forecasts for the financial year. There quite happy to talk about anything, 99% of the time they would of ran a business, or still are so have plenty of real world knowledge.

Anyone here had experience with them?

paul andrew · 25-05-2004, 09:33 PM

The brochure they do is good but the guy I met with was very Patronising. I applied for a website development grant to build and promote a website. The guy that phoned me to progress the grant didn't have a clue what google or yahoo was!!! I am sure the service varies between different locations but I was less than impressed.

On the same sort of topic, I have recently joined FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) the services they offer are very good and the membership fee is very reasonable in my opinion. They also have events and seminars in your local area and is very good for networking. They have a website http://www.fsb.co.uk/ if you are interested.
Regards
Paul

JamesSmith · 25-05-2004, 09:57 PM

First person I saw wasn’t much help, but IMO that was probably my fault. Wasn’t very welcoming the first time.

2nd time I was probably more mature, and wanted to further the business so had alot more to say.

Owen · 28-06-2004, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul andrew

The brochure they do is good but the guy I met with was very Patronising. I applied for a website development grant to build and promote a website. The guy that phoned me to progress the grant didn't have a clue what google or yahoo was!!! I am sure the service varies between different locations but I was less than impressed.

On the same sort of topic, I have recently joined FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) the services they offer are very good and the membership fee is very reasonable in my opinion. They also have events and seminars in your local area and is very good for networking. They have a website http://www.fsb.co.uk/ if you are interested.
Regards
Paul

Yes, I have been very impressed by the FSB - particularly all the free advice and cover included in the membership.

***Brian Turner*** · 28-06-2004, 04:32 PM

I might just join up then....

...and welcome to business-talk, owen.

25-05-2004, 08:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
JamesSmith Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Luton Posts: 234	Business link Contacted them a few times, had informal meetings with two people from them. Must say they were useful. Focused mostly on the finance side of things, best ways of writing up profit / loss, forecasts for the financial year. There quite happy to talk about anything, 99% of the time they would of ran a business, or still are so have plenty of real world knowledge. Anyone here had experience with them? __________________ UK Web Hosting, Reseller Hosting, Dedicated Servers Affiliate Program - Starting at 10% commission

25-05-2004, 09:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
paul andrew Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: manchester Posts: 66	Re: Business link The brochure they do is good but the guy I met with was very Patronising. I applied for a website development grant to build and promote a website. The guy that phoned me to progress the grant didn't have a clue what google or yahoo was!!! I am sure the service varies between different locations but I was less than impressed. On the same sort of topic, I have recently joined FSB (Federation of Small Businesses) the services they offer are very good and the membership fee is very reasonable in my opinion. They also have events and seminars in your local area and is very good for networking. They have a website http://www.fsb.co.uk/ if you are interested. Regards Paul __________________ Credit rating check

25-05-2004, 09:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
JamesSmith Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Luton Posts: 234	Re: Business link First person I saw wasn’t much help, but IMO that was probably my fault. Wasn’t very welcoming the first time. 2nd time I was probably more mature, and wanted to further the business so had alot more to say. __________________ UK Web Hosting, Reseller Hosting, Dedicated Servers Affiliate Program - Starting at 10% commission

28-06-2004, 04:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
*Brian Turner* Business Guru Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Near Inverness, Highlands, Scotland Posts: 7,719	Re: Business link I might just join up then.... ...and welcome to business-talk, owen. __________________ SEO specialist

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