Are you the owner or manager of an independent business?

If the answer to the above question is “Yes”, then we know how busy you are but viewing this short presentation may be the best five minutes you spend today.

Before moving on to the next slide, take a few moments to write down FIVE things that you

would like to achieve for your business…

1 2 3 4 5

Did any of the following feature on your list..?

• Increased sales• Better market share• Well trained, highly motivated, loyal staff• Improved customer retention• New opportunities or new markets• A more robust business, marketing or financial plan• Higher profits• Succession planning• Growth• More control• Business sale or acquisition

If any of the above featured on your list, then we can probably help you to help your business….

Before you can achieve any of the things you want for your business, you need to understand where you are today; where your strengths and weaknesses lie, what opportunities exist and what challenges you face…

provides you with FREE access to online tools and resources to help you help your business

Where do you turn for help or advice?

We know that working as the owner or manager of an independent business can be the loneliest job in the world. The current economic conditions are making it even tougher; many businesses will not survive the next 12 months.

We’re here to help you help your businessThe first five steps to success:

1. Register with SUPPORT4BUSINESS2. Choose an online “self assessment” appropriate to

your needs and market3. Complete a short questionnaire about your

business4. Review the comprehensive report and

recommendations5. Produce your action planWe can help you with each stage of the journey and we can even help you to find an expert to support the implementation of your action plan.

How does it work..?

You register your business details so that you have future access to your information and reports. We promise not to give your details to any third party, or try to sell you anything you don’t need or want

You access the tools and resources through the

web portal

How does it work..?

You select a self assessment appropriate to what you want to achieve, your business or the markets you operate in and then you complete a

short questionnaire. This will take you around 15 minutes and your answers remain completely confidential.

How does it work..?

After completing the online assessment you are immediately presented with a comprehensive report which may include a number of recommendations.

You can download this report and use it to form the basis of your action plan.

How does it work..?

If you need help, we will provide you with direct access to an accredited business adviser who specialises in helping independent businesses. They will spend time talking through your report with you, answering any questions you might have and helping you find any support you might need.

You will not be charged for this service

How much does it cost..?

1. Registering with FREE

2. Accessing the online tools and resources FREE

3. Completing an online assessment of your business FREE

4. Receiving a comprehensive report FREE

5. Speaking with an accredited business adviser FREE

How can all this be provided free of charge..?

How does SUPPORT4BUSINESS make any money..?

Surely there must be a catch..?

SUPPORT4BUSINESS is fully funded by members and is provided as a completely free service to owners and managers of independent businesses. Our revenue comes from the tools we sell to

business advisers and consultants all over the world who also pay us for a listing on our web portal.

If you need the support of a business adviser, you can search for one in your area but you are under absolutely NO obligation to use any of the people or services available through our site.

Search for a business adviser by geography or area of expertise

Use one of the business advisers listed only if you choose to do so

How to register

Or click HERE to contact us for more information

www.support4business.net

Simply click on the logo to register now and get started

Helping you to help your business