This invitation is issued by Cumbria Chamber of Commerce/Cumbria Business Growth Hub. It covers business advice for the following initiatives delivered within its Cumbria Business Growth Hub umbrella:

— ERDF Growth Hub project (including supply chain),

— ERDF BSUS Business Start-Up Support project,

— New Enterprise Allowance,

— other potential business support projects/initiatives.

We are looking to renew our pool of experienced business advisers both generalist and specialist (individual advisers and/or specified individuals within an organisation) through a multi lot framework, to carry out business reviews/training needs analyses, develop action plans and deliver advice and coaching to businesses (primarily small and medium sized businesses [SMEs]) and/or potential start-ups in Cumbria. This will be a flexible pool of contracted advisers, drawn on as needed depending on factors such as levels of demand, client needs and preferences, experience and specialisms.

Marketing advice for existing businesses and start-ups.

General business advice services for existing businesses and start-ups.

Digital marketing advice for existing businesses and start-ups.

ICT advice to existing businesses and start-ups.

Finance advice to existing businesses and start-ups.

Sales and pricing advice to existing businesses and start-ups.

People and productivity through people advice to existing businesses and start-ups.

Funding sources and application advice to existing businesses and start-ups.

Supply chain advice to existing businesses and start-ups to help them understand and gain entry to supply chain opportunities and/or help SMEs develop their own supply chains.

Business planning advice for existing businesses and start-ups.