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Help for existing businesses

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Are the services free?

If your main business is based in North East Lincolnshire, as an existing business you are eligible for support including free business advice from our Business Advisors .

Many of our courses are also free for our clients and are appropriate for people who are already running a business.

Our advice and support is on a case by case basis therefore there may be instances where for specialist advice or support requires you to make a contribution but this will be discussed fully with your Business Advisor.

Are there any eligibility criteria?

e-factor is designed to help a broad range of people including existing business who want to grow and become more successful. As long as your business is based in North East Lincolnshire you are eligible for help from e-factor.

I have staff vacancies. Can e-factor help?

Although we not offer a formal recruitment service, we are in contact with a great many individuals helping then to move into employment and improve their careers. We are therefore sometimes able to put you in contact with people with the right skills to fulfil your role. Please feel free to contact us on 0800 952 0181 to discuss any vacancies you may have.

I’ve been in business a number of years. Can e-factor still help?

There is no age limit on business being able to access help from e-factor. Our services are available to businesses of all type however long they have been in operation.

I’ve been turned down by the banks for a business loan. Can e-factor help?

If you have been turned down by the banks for a traditional business loan you can apply for an e-factor micro-loan for up to £1,500.

In all instances loans are subject to an application and approval process.

Depending on the type of business or sector, there may also be external funding or grants available and we can help you access this finance.

What training can you offer?

We offer a variety of free workshops aimed at existing business. For a full list of workshops currently available, look at our courses page or you can view our training and events calendar for what is on in the next few weeks.

In addition to these workshops we can also provide bespoke training specific to the needs of you and your business which you can discuss with your Business Advisor. To contact a Business Advisor for an initial consultation call 0800 952 0181 or complete our contact form.

Do you offer any specialist advice for specific sectors?

There are a number of key industry sectors where e-factor has specialist advisors with a depth of expertise in these particular industries.

These include – Renewables, Food & Fish, Tourism, Chemical & Engineering, Ports & Logistics and Social Enterprises

Can I send my employees on your training courses?

If you are an e-factor client and have met with a Business Advisor you are eligible to attend our training courses and you can also send employees.

See our full list of courses for existing businesses.

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