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7th Feb 2005
ibd Network on standby to support small firms.
Initiatives in Business Development, ibd, the
multi-national network of independent business advisors which specialises
in the needs of small firms, is attending the Federation
of Small Businesses’ annual conference in Birmingham
for the first time this year.
Founded in 2002, ibd has expanded rapidly supporting
start-ups and growing small and medium sized firms. ibd
offers hands on business development advice and implementation support.
Typical ibd members are experienced senior managers
who bring maturity and experience and who have held senior positions
in business and commerce.
ibd already operates throughout the European Union
and a South African network is planned for later this year. Since
its foundation, ibd’s 300 plus members have
worked with over 6,000 small firms.
ibd has built a number of innovative partnerships
with some of the UK’s largest banks and financial institutions
including HSBC, Nat West, PwC, venture capital providers Angel Bourse
and EurExel. All ensure that owner managers can easily access specialist
expertise when they need it.
Since all ibd members go through a stringent recruitment
and training programme, customers can be assured that the support
delivered is both relevant and top quality.
Although every ibd member works independently,
the network approach offers benefits to members and clients. It
means that members can share ideas, benefit from peer support when
needed and are able to call on appropriate specialists as and when
needed.
ibd is organised into ten regional groups and
directors and members of its West Midlands regional team will attend
the conference this year.
As Alan Ford, Director of ibd explained, ”Owners and managers
of small firms are absolutely pivotal to their success yet there
are huge demands being made on them. With over 93% of firms in the
UK employing fewer than 25 people, ibd’s
mission is to offer easy access to local, relevant, accessible and
above all useful sources of help and advise. ibd
members pride themselves on their ability to reduce the pressure
and to deliver active help that grows the bottom line.”
ibd members will be available during the conference
on Stand 13 to explain how the network operates and the benefits
ibd brings to clients and members. More information is also available
from info@ibd-uk.com or contact
ibd directly on 0115 988 6215
ENDS
More information from Rosie Featherstone on 01332 862073
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