The Rising Cost of Doing Business: 5 Ways to Take Control
We hear about the rising cost of living every day, on the news, on social media and in conversations with those around us. But what about the rising cost of doing business?
Most small businesses are excluded from household energy price caps, meaning that “small businesses are left out in the cold” according to Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) National Chair Martin McTague.
While the FSB is pitching to the Government to get policies in place to protect small businesses, there are still some ways you can develop efficient, productive and long-term sustainable methods to help you continue trading.
Here are five training and consultancy options that you can access with a 30% funding contribution* to help you combat the rising cost of running your business.
*Once signed up to Business Scale Up.
1. Moving Your Business Online
Discover how to streamline your processes, save time and increase productivity by trading online. Where might you be spending time that you needn’t be? Work with experts to find out more about cloud software, cyber security, and a range of other considerations to make your move to online a success.
Total cost: £700 (+VAT)
Your Scale Up price: £420 (+VAT)
Saving: £280
2. Business Continuity & Business Resilience (Consultancy)
Bespoke consultation projects to explore options for growth and continuity. Work with a dedicated consultant to uncover new opportunities. This could include diversification, new markets and alliances to secure a sustainable future.
Total cost: £700 (+VAT)
Your Scale Up price: £420 (+VAT)
Saving: £280
3. Lean Productivity Consultancy
Work with an expert to find ways to make instant cost-saving changes by cutting out any non-value-added activity. Ideal for production and manufacturing businesses. Get bespoke support to help you maximise your business’ potential and increase growth.
Total cost: £600 (+VAT) per day
Your Scale Up price: £320 (+VAT) per day
Saving: £280
4. ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management
Discover innovative methods of increasing efficiency and generating savings. Cover critical thinking, leading innovation and change and managing efficiency and effectiveness.
Price on application. Units can vary.
5. 21st Century Leadership: Improving Productivity
Workshops to support you to uncover ways to generate savings. Includes topics such as management theory, job design and optimising processes. Costs include liaison with a consultant prior to the workshop, design of an action plan and a post-session follow-up.
Total cost: £1,595 (+VAT)
Your Scale Up price: £957 (+VAT)
Saving: £638
Want to find out more? Book a free 20-minute consultation with one of our friendly Business Engagement Advisors.
