Don't just dream it. Do it. Starting your own business could be the best move you ever make. And with the right kind of information, advice and encouragement, who knows what you could achieve? Our business start-up team provides a comprehensive support network for budding entrepreneurs in Barnsley, taking you from your initial idea through to setting up and running a successful business. We also provide you and your business with up to two years continued support. Here are some of the key areas we can help you with. Writing Your Business Plan Preparation and planning is the key to long-term success and this is arguably the most crucial part of the process. We'll help you fine-tune your idea, research the market, consider the overall viability of your proposition, and develop a professional document suitable for presentation to banks and other professional organisations. Managing Your Finances Organising your finances and making them work for your business can be challenging. We'll help you through the money maze, covering areas such as raising funding, costing and pricing, sales forecasting, cash flow and general book keeping. Attracting Customers - and keeping them Standing out from the crowd can get your business off to a flying start. Communicating effectively with your customers (and potential customers) is the key to driving business growth and profitability. Our team will help you to develop a marketing plan and make best use of advertising, customer literature and the Internet, in order to maximise sales. Find out more about starting your own business by calling 01226 215730. Barnsley Enterprise Agency Barnsley Innovation Centre Innovation Way Wilthorpe Barnsley S75 1JL Email: info@barnsleyenterprise.co.uk Web: www.barnsleyenterprise.co.uk