Business Section!Business
Managing Expansion
 
Be it expansionary policies or more efficient and productive working practices there are agencies and individuals that can provide assistance and advice.
The Cheshire and Warrington Business Link can provide advice on a variety of topics including; exports, workforce development, rural assistance, online business and Information Technology advice, sales promotion and many more. For more information contact:
0845 345 4025
http://www.blinkcw.co.uk/
The South Cheshire Chamber also can offer additional aid in the form of training courses. The main activity will be focused towards a range of Information Technology and Business skills courses. Some of the topics covered are:
  • Microsoft Office 2000/XP
  • Visio
  • Standard
  • Sage Line/Payroll
  • Effective Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Successful sales skills
  • Interviewing Techniques
  • Health and Safety Risk Assessment
There are many more course available, for more information please contact the South Cheshire on 01270 504700.
The Department of Trade and Industry provide information and leaflets to businesses looking to expand on topics such as;
  • Management: Leadership, Benchmarking, Forecasting, Strategy etc.
  • Operations: Quality management, Supply Chain, Outsourcing, Delivery and Logistics etc.
  • Sales and Marketing: Marketing, Exporting, Cutomer Services
  • People: Management, Flexible working, Training and skills, Diversity and Equility etc.
  • Design and Innovation: Product Development and Creativity
  • Communications: Information Technology, Security, Integration, Wireless etc.
Additional information and contacts are provided.
Achieving Best Practice in your Business
Department of Trade and Industry
www.dti.gov.uk/bestpractice/index.htm