Provision of Specialist Business Advice (Lot 1) and Presenters (Lot 2)

Descriptions

LOT 1 - Provision of Specialist Business Advice •Specialist expertise in any or all of the following disciplines: marketing, PR, tender writing, social media, business planning, HR, operations, ICT, exports, finance and funding, strategy, legals etc. This, however, represents a sample of disciplines and innovative proposals and other specialisms are welcomed. •To provide a minimum of 12 hours of support to each allocated SME client over a number of engagements. •Ideally professional qualifications. •Experience and knowledge of working with existing SMEs. •Experience of being self employed / running your own business / enterprise at a senior level. •Ability to deliver one to one sessions with SMEs (on site) or group sessions at short notice as need arises. •Ability to work with a wide range of SME clients from many different backgrounds and to adapt style to meet the needs of different SME client groups. •No volumes are specified but we would expect Advisors to be available on a call down basis across Cheshire & Warrington. LOT 2- Provision of Workshop Presenters •Specialist expertise in any or all of the following disciplines: marketing, PR, tender writing, social media, business planning, HR, operations, finance and funding, ICT, strategy, legals etc. This, however, represents a sample of disciplines and innovative proposals and other specialisms are welcomed. •To deliver workshops on an on-demand basis. •Ideally relevant professional qualifications; •Experience of delivering training / workshops to groups of around 6-18 individuals. •Experience and knowledge of working with existing businesses / SMEs. •Experience of being self employed / running your own business / enterprise at a senior level. •Ability to work with a wide range of clients from many different backgrounds and to adapt style to meet the needs of different client groups. •Flexible availability with the ability to respond rapidly to need as it arises.