BUSINESS SERVICES

In today's dynamic economic environment, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) face a unique set of opportunities. Navigating these can be challenging, but also immensely rewarding with the right support and guidance.

Opportunities for your business

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Innovation & Adaptability:

SMEs often have the agility to innovate quickly and adapt to changing market demands. This flexibility can lead to a competitive advantage in various industries.
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Niche Markets

SMEs can focus on niche markets, providing specialised products or services that larger companies may overlook. This allows them to build a loyal customer base
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Digital Transformation

The rise of digital technologies offers SMEs unprecedented opportunities to expand their reach and streamline operations. E-commerce, social media marketing, and cloud-based solutions can enhance efficiency and customer engagement.
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Local Support:

Being rooted in local communities, SMEs can leverage local support and build strong, personal relationships with their customers. This fosters trust and brand loyalty.
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Sustainability Initiatives

With increasing consumer awareness around sustainability, SMEs can differentiate themselves by adopting environmentally friendly practices. This not only attracts eco-conscious customers but also contributes to a positive brand image.
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Marketing & Branding

Getting your business to stand out in a crowded market can be difficult and time consuming. We work with design and marketing professionals to help promote your business and get your message across to potential customers.

HOW IT WORKS

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1. Initial Consultation: We start with a comprehensive consultation to understand your business needs, challenges, and goals.
2. Tailored Support Plan: Based on your unique requirements, we create a customised support plan, outlining our mentoring approach and focus areas.
3. Regular Check-ins: Consistent support through scheduled meetings and ongoing communication ensures you stay on track and receive timely advice.
4. Focus Groups: We coordinate and facilitate focus groups to gather feedback from your staff and customers, helping you refine your business strategies
5. Ongoing Evaluation: We continuously assess the effectiveness of our support, making adjustments as needed to ensure optimal results.

Why choose our mentoring and support services?

Personalised Mentorship: Leadership can be a lonely experience, we are here to help by providing mentoring support to navigate business challenges and seize new opportunities.

Idea Exchange: Sometimes, all you need is a fresh perspective. Use us as a sounding board for your ideas, providing valuable feedback and new insights.

On-Site Meetings and Telephone Support: We offer flexible support options to fit your schedule and preferences, whether you prefer in-person consultations, over-the-phone discussions or video conferencing.

Staff and Customer Focus Groups: To enhance staff engagement and customer satisfaction, we organise and run focus groups, providing you with actionable insights and strategies for improvement.

Flexible Payment Plans: We believe in making our services accessible. Our easy payment plans allow businesses to benefit from our expertise without financial strain, paying as they go.

Partner with Merivium Associates and transform your business challenges into growth opportunities. Our team is here to support you every step of the way. Contact us today to learn more about our Business Mentoring and Support Services and to schedule your initial consultation.

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Services

OUTSOURCED OFFICE

Outsourced office and business support services enable you to focus on what you do best and benefit from dedicated office admin and book-keeping maintained for you from our remote office location.

CAREER CHANGE AND ON-BOARDING

We can introduce you to a range of executive and managerial positions. A career change can be a rewarding and fulfilling decision, but it also requires careful planning and preparation. Some of the steps you can take to approach a career change are:

A career change can be a big decision, requiring careful consideration. We’re here to help with the following:

  • Assess your skills, interests, and values.
  • Explore different career options that match your profile.
  • Research the requirements and prospects of your chosen career.
  • Update your CV and cover letter to highlight your transferable skills.
  • Network with people in your desired field and seek mentorship.
  • Prepare for interviews and be ready to explain your career change.

Onboarding is the process of welcoming and integrating new employees into an existing organisation.
Working with you and existing team members we help ensure everyone gets off to a good start. The many benefits include:

  • Increase employee engagement and retention.
  • Boost productivity and performance.
  • Enhance team cohesion and collaboration.
  • Reduce stress and anxiety for new hires.

By working with the Employer, some of the steps we take to create an effective onboarding process are:

  • Start with the recruitment phase and communicate frequently with the candidate.
  • Make sure the successful candidate receives a warm welcome and a clear orientation on the first day.
  • Assign a buddy or a mentor to support the new hire.
  • Set up regular check-ins and feedback sessions.
  • Provide ongoing training and development opportunities.

EXECUTIVE RECRUITMENT & HEADHUNTING

Executive recruitment and head hunting are methods of finding and attracting top talent for senior or specialist positions. Some of the benefits of this approach are:

  • You can reach passive candidates who are not actively looking for a job but might be interested in your opportunity.
  • You can save time and money by outsourcing the research and screening process to a professional head-hunter who can present you with the most relevant and qualified candidates.
  • You can hire better employees who have the skills, experience, and fit for your company and are more likely to stay with you in the long term.
  • You can conduct a confidential search if you don't want to make the role public or alert your competitors.

FRANCHISED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

A franchised business opportunity can be right for you if you want to benefit from an established product or service, brand recognition, training and support, and a proven business model. However, you should also consider the costs, risks, and limitations of buying a franchise before deciding.

We can provide introductions to Franchise Businesses across a range of industrial sectors to match your skills and areas of interest.

Are you a senior executive or key employee who’d like to setup and run your own business, then we’d like to hear from you.

NEW BUSINESS START UP

There are many sources of advice and support for new business start-ups in the UK. Here are some of them:

  • The government's Business Support Helpline offers free advice on various aspects of starting and running a business. You can call them on 0800 998 1098 or use their webchat service.
  • Your local Growth Hub can connect you to local and national support, such as mentoring, funding and training.
  • Innovate UK and Tech Nation provide funding, collaboration, and guidance for innovative and tech-based businesses.
  • Be the Business and The King's Trust offer practical tools and resources to improve your productivity and skills.
  • You can also find online courses, export opportunities, tax guidance and more on the GOV.UK website.
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