New start-up packs for small businesses released

The British Chambers of Commerce has just released its custom-built new business start-up pack as part of a long term commitment to encourage small companies to grow successfully.

In association with commercial partners, the BCC's start-up pack includes features such as instant tender alerts, telecoms offers, free software, product discounts, free legal advice and half price BCC membership.

John Dunsmure, Managing Director of the BCC said: “Encouraging entrepreneurship is high on everyone’s agenda but that is not enough – you have to match that commitment with practical support for start-up businesses in their critical first few years. I believe it is time for all the pro-enterprise talk to be matched by action. The BCC intends to use its knowledge, influence, contacts and network to make a major difference to the UK’s start-up businesses. Our Business Start-Up Pack is the first deliverable for this strategy.”

He continued: “I meet with businesses up and down the country all the time. Everywhere I went the story was the same - cash strapped new firms were spending too much money they could ill afford, on things they did not need, or buying the wrong equipment. There was no spare cash and when the going got tough so many had to fold. It is heart breaking to witness this especially when so many had such great potential. I was certain we had to act then but with the economy taking a turn for the worse it was crucial we moved quickly.”

For more information on the BCC Business Start-Up Pack, click here.