When setting out on a new venture, it is unlikely that you know everyone that you need to. You may be looking for an investor, you may be looking for a reliable local firm to quote for tooling or to create a website for you, it may be that you are looking from government support or it may be that you need specialist help from a University or an academic.

Networking is not “a nice to have” but is an essential part of growing your business. Unfortunately, it is neither quick nor easy to build up a strong network. It takes time and effort. We have built up the trust of a wide range of professionals and can use our reputation and long relationships to lever support for your business.

We are extremely well networked and can introduce you to:

• Funders. We know business angels and also the contacts at the major local angel networks. We can also introduce you to bank managers at most of the main high street banks.
• Universities. We have strong links with a lot of local Universities as well as other national centres of excellence such as the National Physical Laboratory
• Government Support Agencies. We have worked closely with staff in the local innovation and growth team, the manufacturing advisory service, business link, 1066 Enterprise, EDEAL and UKTI
• Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. We have worked with attorneys from a range of specialism from software / digital, photonics to chemistry and will always refer you to the most appropriate professional and only when it is in your best interests
• Manufacturers. We have linked with CNC, sheet metal and plastic fabricators. We also have very close ties to product developers (CAD designers and prototypers)

For more information please contact us.