Posted: 2010-01-11
WHAT ARE SMALL BUSINESSES TELLING US?
BEST and East Bristol Enterprise held a business forum in November as part of Global Enterprise Week and the more local Bristol Enterprise Week, 16th-21st November. A number of local businesses took part to discuss some of the key issues which face many small businesses and social enterprises at the moment. Our thanks go to Peter Cooksley of Top Banana Training, Events & Conferences who offered to facilitate the event.
It is not all doom and gloom for small businesses affected, like everyone else, by the economic recession and credit crunch, but there was a recognition that small businesses could do with some support. Some of the key issues affecting business performance were identified as:
- Obtaining business finance
- Employing the right staff and developing your workforce
- Understanding your markets and adapting to change
- Improving sales and marketing skills
- Time management
- Controlling and managing your cash flow
BEST and East Bristol Enterprise will be launching a business events programme in early 2010. You can keep in touch through Easton Business Centre on 0117 9415800 or e-mail jill@bristoleastsidetraders.co.uk to go on the mailing list for future events.