Business News entrepreneurs@chamber Introducing the Chamber’s newest start-up members


Greater Birmingham Chamber’s ‘start-up membership’ is designed to help new business get off the ground. The new package, aimed at companies that have been trading for less than a year, features all


the benefits of a standard membership as well as access to 11 half-day workshops. The start-up workshops offer expert advice on areas such as market research, marketing and


promotion, financial forecasting, raising finance, legal requirements and employing people, legal structures, pricing structures and trends, selling skills, networking and social media. A start-up membership is priced at £240 per year (including VAT) and organisations can pay


by quarterly direct debit. To find out more, call 0800 603 6650.


These are the latest businesses to sign up for the start-up support programme:


Clover


Michael Doolin, 07872 929185, michael@cloverhr.co.uk Clover provides interim and outsourced HR services. The firm can handle all types of HR issues across a wide range of business sectors.


Jack Creative


Kanayo Eruchalu: seasoned IT expert and ‘change management’ professional


Heavyweights help start-ups


Last summer Birmingham Chamber launched a scheme to help new entrepreneurs make a go of their fledgling businesses. The programme includes access to 11 half-day workshops, which offer


expert advice on areas such as market research, marketing and promotion, financial forecasting, raising finance, employing people, and selling skills. As part of this, the Chamber’s business start-up initiative has engaged


the help of a number of experienced professionals, who are willing to give their time on a voluntary basis, to help the start-ups. Anabela Ferreira, head of new enterprise at the Chamber, said: “There


are many problems that are encountered by business owners throughout the course of managing their business, and they must be prepared to solve any problems that arise as a result of running the business. “Often they are responsible for all aspects of the business and income


generation takes priority over all else even if this has a detrimental effect on the business in the long run. A balance is needed to ensure that income generation and management of the business is being addressed. Our aim is to help small business owners by providing them with some of the tools that will enable them strike a balance across all business activities.” “As a result we have a range of training events, which are run by field


experts. One of such events was a 90-day business development training session delivered by Kanayo Eruchalu from Action Coach, who introduced individuals to a systematic approach that will help them maximise their time and plan their business activities with a result driven approach. Kanayo, founder and CEO of Sinnergy, said: “I can show clients how to


increase their business revenue and profits, often quite dramatically, but also how to develop their business so that they, as the owner, can ultimately work less hours and still achieve more in the business.”


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Jack Perry, 078507 56474, mail@thejackofallcreative.com A graphic design business, who services include branding and stationery, and video production. The business is supported by the Prince’s Trust.


Haiku


Jessica Barker, 07932 710 756, jessica@haikucreative.co.uk Haiku is a PR and communications company fronted by Jessica Barker, who is aiming to keep affordable, as she has seen ‘many companies crippled by the high fees of large PR and marketing agencies’. See page 41 for further information


Rucha Nutrition


Parveen Talwar, 07889 062467, Ruchanutrition@gmail.com This company uses nutrition and supplements to deal with specific health conditions. Specialist programmes include a 14 day metabolic/liver detox, and a 30 day weight loss programme.


Shopper Anonymous


Stuart Plant, 07826 869121, stuart.plant@shopperanonymous.co.uk Helps retailers improve areas such as customer service and business development through mystery shopping reports, and works with both large and small businesses.


Uniting the Nations


Geri Minelli, 07929 151 979, unitingthenations@live.co.uk Uniting The Nations organises and creates events of multi-cultural inclusion and awareness.


Guru You


Rebecca Mander, 07930 147799, rebecca@guruyoucoach.com Guru You is a personal development coaching business. The firm takes a holistic approach helps executives identify areas in life as well as business that have room for improvement.


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