The BUSINESS LINK INNOVATION TEAM are still around until 2012 and it makes sense to make the most of their presence as we wait to see what support will be available for businesses in the future.
The Innovation Team support, advise and guide SME’s and start-ups who want to do something new or do something differently. Whether it is a new invention, new product or service, new systems or process, they can help right from the initial idea through to planning, implementation and delivery. See the attached flyer for further information.
Innovation is the key to business growth and often survival. So, if you want to achieve more, change what you do and lead in your chosen field, the team can help in any of the following areas:
1. Idea - project, product, service or idea
2. Market - understanding their market and the markets they wish to access
3. Production Processes
4. Service Development
5. Supply Chain Management
6. Intellectual Property
7. Managing Innovation
8. Organisational Change
9. Cultural Change
10. Financing Innovation - guidance on the various products still around
If you would like to arrange an initial introductory meeting with someone from the Innovation Team, please let me know. (jan.hilton@mspl.co.uk)
businesslink.gov.uk/northwest
0845 00 66 888
