Business advice, support and training
Bootstrap is a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) approved training centre and delivers the Level 5 CMI Certificate in Business Support (the SFEDI competency framework required by Business Advisors paid from Public Funding).
Bootstrap provides advice, training and support to people intending to set up a business. This free and confidential service is also available to existing businesses.
Bootstrap delivers a training package designed to meet the needs of potential entrepreneurs who want to research and develop their business ideas whilst attending a structured programme covering all aspects of setting up in business. We also provide one to one advice and workshop support to help develop Business Plans. As part of our support, Bootstrap facilities can be used to carry out market research, input cash flows and produce documents.
For more information please contact Lynn Trickett by ringing (01254) 680367 or email lynn.trickett@bootstrap.org.uk
Social enterprise development
Bootstrap specialises in helping people develop businesses which meet the needs of local communities and create jobs.
Bootstrap is keen to work on any business idea that would benefit a local community and we would provide ongoing support to the business.
If you think there is a need for a new business serving your community or people who require similar service provision to you please contact Bootstrap. We want to hear from you whether you want to run the business yourself or if you just want to see the business operating and meeting a local need.
For more information please contact Graham Jones on 01254 680367