ISSUE SPOTLIGHT: GROWING YOUR BUSINESS


DEVELOPING YOUR PEOPLE NEEDS TO BE ON THE PLAN


When putting together your business plan, do you ask the following questions? Do I want my business to grow? Do I want my best


people to leave? Do I care about my staff? While the answers may seem obvious it’s surprising how many companies struggle with costly and time-consuming staffing challenges, says Kate Smart, head of Talented Teams – a new Northamptonshire-based people selection, training and development service launched with Elsby & Co accountants and business advisors. The service is designed to provide creative, meaningful and tailored solutions for businesses looking to strengthen their infrastructure. Kate, whose career has been focused on people


development and facilitating business growth over the last 15 years, said: “After many years in recruitment, I’m still surprised by how many businesses wait until they are desperate before starting the process. This puts them in a vulnerable position, reacting to a suddenly identified requirement and making the experience harder for them. “The concept behind Talented Teams is to help our


clients pause, look at their internal structure and begin making decisions on a long-term basis that will meet their real needs and objectives.


A NEW HOME FOR ELEM


Leading Midlands loan fund provider Enterprise Loans East Midlands (ELEM) has opened a new office to help support start-ups and entrepreneurs. After experiencing


increased demand for its services, the not-for-profit organisation acquired space in Cranfield Innovation Centre, strategically located on Cranfield University Technology Park between Milton Keynes and Bedford. Business adviser Stefan


Kate Smart, head of Talented Teams “This could be setting up graduate and


apprenticeship schemes, designing a robust talent engagement and management system, and also understanding the candidate market and finding the best people for the business. “We’re already working with organisations to review


their future plans and create long-term business development strategies. “The businesses that succeed are those which


consider a structured approach to address their goals, people, client relationships and sales.”


Nycz said: “We have been operating in the South East Midlands for a number of years now, but thought it was time to invest in a permanent office to show that we are serious about helping the region’s entrepreneurs. ELEM provides business


support and funding to businesses across the East and South East Midlands and offers loans ranging from £3,000 - £150,000.


Visit: www.first-enterprise.co.uk


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