Local Management Group
In each project area, a small number of local organisations and individuals get together to form a local management group. This group of 4-5 people take responsibility for driving the local BizFizz forward. Typical membership includes:
One representative from the Local Host Organisation. One or two representatives from other local partners. One or two other panel members.
Together they will take key decisions about operating the project locally, e.g. setting the local success criteria, budget, marketing and strategic development. They will provide a reference point for day-to-day issues for the Coach, the National Co- ordinator and providers of funding.
Local Panel
Key to the local BizFizz operation is a Panel of 20-30 people who act as a network for local entrepreneurs helping them unblock problems and providing key information and contacts. It is not a management committee, but an advice and networking group. It consists of well-connected and experienced people from the community and the wider area who can make a practical contribution.
The Panel includes local people with different backgrounds and with various skills and experiences and a mutual passion for the area in which they live and work. Each Panel member is asked to introduce a further 10 people to the coach, so creating a much larger network for the Coach to call on to support local entrepreneurs.
The ability to unleash local expertise and resources is the main difference between BizFizz and other business support.
The Panel meets once a month usually, to hear the cases the Coach brings. Many of the problems and barriers facing entrepreneurs will be resolved by the Coach, but there will be some that need the attention of the Panel. Panel members across projects have found solutions to a wide range of problems from, planning issues to premises; product design to product manufacture; tax issues to market intelligence. Some Panel members have worked individually with entrepreneurs, some have introduced entrepreneurs to new markets, and others have bought the services of local entrepreneurs.
The BizFizz Coach
BizFizz places a business coach in the heart of the community. The Coach will usually be an experienced entrepreneur, with some experience of giving advice and support to businesses and a strong commitment to the BizzFizz approach. The Coach gets to know the community thoroughly, visiting local clubs and pubs, societies, schools and faith groups to introduce him/herself and let everyone know that he/she is available to support local entrepreneurs.
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