Business Support Initiatives
GEL develop and manage a diverse range of tailored business support initiatives with a variety of partners, these include;
Women Entrepreneurs in Business (WEB)WEB is a female owned and run business club. Membership is open to all women business owners, based in Gloucestershire with a particular focus on sole traders, partnerships and limited companies employing up to 5 people. The group meets every other month with guest speakers talking on a variety of subjects from web design to marketing.
To find out more about membership and to receive a free copy of the 2010 schedule, please contact us
Hanley Court is a brand new contemporary managed workspace development at Tidenham in the Forest of Dean. The building, consists of 14 high quality office spaces, specifically designed to suit the needs of the tenants and is available for viewings now. Click here to visit the Hanley Court Business Centre website www.hanleycourt.co.uk or contact us.
Cotswold Business Centre is centrally located in the North Cotswolds on the Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire borders, providing flexible and sensibly priced serviced office space solutions for both start-up enterprises and larger more established companies.
We provide a fully serviced working environment with a professional infrastructure and image that can grow with your business, along with a range of business support services needed during the first vital years of operation and beyond. Plus we also offer a virtual office service for sole traders and companies that can include everything from a registered business address to hot desking facilities and a telephone answering service.
Click here to visit the Cotswold Business Centre website www.cotswoldbusinesscentre.co.uk or contact us.
As your business grows, so too do the administrative tasks, causing you to have less time to focus on your business goals and to generate new business. At Gloucestershire Enterprise Ltd (GEL) we know that your time is valuable as you steer the direction of your business, however you need to be able to delegate those less profitable yet important small tasks to someone capable of carrying them out.
Rather than take on an employee, we have a flexible solution available as and when you need it. Our highly trained administrators work centrally so you don’t need to provide any space or facilities; just tell us what you would like us to do and you can trust GEL to deliver the results. We offer complete confidentiality, efficiency and a professional approach to ensure we are focussed to meet your deadlines and deliver your desired outcome.
So, if you would like someone on an occasional or limited basis, take a look at the services we offer:-
• General administration support
• Preparation, collation and distribution of mail shots by post or email
• Mail management
• Event co-ordination and delegate management
• Database set up and management
• Website content management (where client management exists)
• Intranet content management
• Presentation preparation
• Editing and proof reading of documents
• Letter drafting and word processing
• Spreadsheet design and management
• New product/service e-alert co-ordination
• Data entry
• Research
• Call handling
• Concierge services
These services are the perfect solution for a busy entrepreneur and can be tailored to suit your individual needs. We aim to provide a seamless solution in order to become a valuable extension to your business.
Charges are from £15 + VAT per hour and we will provide you with a personalised proposal following an initial meeting to understand your business requirements
To find out more call Nicky or Claire on (01242) 864200 or contact us.
Implementing an Environmental Management System (EMS) may seem like a daunting task for smallto medium sized SMEs, but meeting the ever increasing demand for ISO 9001 need not be expensive or disruptive.
Our goal is to get your ISO 9001 certification with the minimum of disruption. Our consultants guide you through all the stages needed to achieve this.
Following a free consultation and onsite visit we will assist you with;
- Environmental Policy & Manual
- Register of environmental impacts
- Register of legal and other requirements
- Setting environmental objectives
- Supporting documentation, such as writing procedures or advising on document control
- In-house staff training on Environmental Awareness and Introduxction to ISO 14001
Our work doesn't stop there though. We can offer you continued support to ensure that you maintain your certification, including advice on new legislation, internal auditing, training and liaison with certification bodies.
Benefit from ISO 14001 Certification
Once you have ISO 14001, your business will be better equipped to:
Satisfy a growing customer demand
Enhance your competetive advantage
Keep up to date with legislation
Demonstrate your green credentials
ISO 14001:2004 is an international standard that sets out how to put in place an effective EMS, while addressing the importance balance between reducing environmental impact and maintaining profitability. ISO 14001 is the most widely adopted EMS in the UK.
To find out more about our services or to talk about the support you need please contact us.
Implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) may seem like a daunting task for small to medium sized SMEs, but meeting the ever increasing demand for ISO 9001 need not be expensive or disruptive.
Our goal is to get your ISO 9001 certification with the minimum of disruption. Our consultants guide you through all the stages needed to achieve this.
Following a free consultation and on-site visit, we will assist you with:
Our work doesn’t stop there though. We can offer you continued support to ensure that you maintain your certification, including advice on new legislation, internal auditing, training and liaison with certification bodies.
Benefit from ISO 9001 Certification
Once you have ISO 9001, your business will be better equipped to:
- Create a more efficient operation and reduce waste
- Improve employee motivation by instilling a sense of ownership
- Improve business performance and manage risk
- Enhance your competitive advantage and increase your profits
- Demonstrate your commitment to quality and continued improvement
ISO 9001:2008 is an international standard that sets out how to put in place an effective QMS, to demonstrate your quality commitment to business partners, customers and shareholders. ISO 9001:2008 is now considered a prerequisite for trade with many organisations thorughout the wrold. Certification is performed by a UKAS - accredited third party such as LRQA, BSI, VCA.
To find out more about our services or to talk about the support you need please contact us.
Accounts & Payroll
Our Accounts & Payroll services are the perfect solution for any local business and can be tailored to suit your individual needs. We aim to provide a seamless financial solution in order to become a valuable extension to your business.
Our service is the perfect solution for the owner or manager of a small business or medium sized enterprise (SMEs) in Gloucestershire. and covers everything from book-keeping, payroll and accountancy support.
GEL can help you outsource all or part of your finance and accounts activity. In fact, for nearly 10 years, as a not-for-profit company working for a more prosperous Gloucestershire, we’ve been taking the pain out of financial and accountancy services for SMEs just like you.
When we work together, flexibility and a reliable team is the key. For your convenience, you can choose exactly how much help you need. From a few hours’ credit control to a complete package of accountancy services, the choice is yours. And with that choice comes the certainty of a cost-effective, confidential, friendly service from professionals who understand the accountancy services your Gloucestershire business needs.
Our payroll support offers you a friendly, efficient and professional service enabling you to comply with important payroll legislation. Our highly trained staff are able to process your monthly payroll, produce payslips and send you summary reports each month.
We will advise you how much to pay your employees and how much to pay HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC). We will also produce P45s for leavers, annual P60s and all the year end HMRC reports to enable you to comply with their requirements.
All we need from you is the information by a fixed date each month, which will be agreed with you in advance, dependent on your pay date. We shall need to know your employees’ details, their hours worked, pay rates, details of starters and leavers and any other variable data. This can be in the form of an email, or if you prefer, we can supply you with a standard form to be completed.
To discuss your individual requirements or to find out more contact us.
ICT Support
Our comprehensive ICT solution includes IT training, support, consultancy, system development and solutions to serve the needs of both large and small organisations. We can provide everything from an initial onsite audit to fullscale support on an ad hoc or longer term basis.
To find out more about our services or to talk about the support you need please contact us.
Better Business in Childcare (BBIC)
BBIC is a service specifically designed to support the non maintained childcare sector in Gloucestershire.
The service employs 6 dedicated Business Advisers who are on hand to support both emerging and existing settings with practical advice and guidance on all business issues. Coupled with this, there is a wide range of additional support tools including a dedicated telephone advice line (01242 864123), events, workshops and other training opportunities, online resources and regular newsletters.
Most elements of the BBIC service is provided by Gloucestershire Enterprise Limited (GEL) under contract to Gloucestershire County Council. The service was launched in November 2008 and the current programme will run until March 2011.
As the title suggests, the BBIC programme is designed to improve the business skills of those managing or running settings in the County. For more information about this innovative scheme, visit - www.betterbusinessinchildcare.co.uk
