Economy & Skills team busy at the Belgrade

Members of Warwickshire County Council's Economy & Skills Team were among the exhibitors at the Federation of Small Business's annual Expo at the Belgrade Theatre in Coventry.

Advice for companies big and small was at hand for the many visitors to the Expo - and the council's Inward Investment team was there to outline the wide range of support that they offer businesses in the county.

Throughout the event they spoke to a number of existing companies which were looking for advice on how to grow their business to the next level. They also advised individuals who are looking to start-up new business ventures in the Warwickshire area.

Areas of interest included help with marketing & social media and advice on apprenticeships and how to get involved with the county council's Skills for Employment Programme which helps local companies work more closely with local schools.

Overall, the event was a great success and Paul Miles Rogers, chairman of FSB Warwickshire & Coventry, was delighted to see the county council presence.

"It was great to see Warwickshire County Council exhibiting at the event and letting people know about all the support they can offer local firms," he said. “The event offered networking, an expo and a range of seminars both for business-owners just starting up and those already established but wanting to take their businesses to the next level.

"Throughout the day business could access free advice by attending one of our eight seminars and workshops, which offered support with branding, protecting your business online, marketing, customer services and generally being more productive.

"It was a great opportunity to support all the businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire."

To find out more about how the council's Economy & Skills team could help you, please visit  www.warwickshire.gov.uk/business