"These one-to-one sessions are gold for a small business. The advice I received was practical, tailored and immediately useful – it gave me confidence and the push I needed to overcome business challenges.

Having that support free of charge is incredible, and I’d encourage anyone running or starting a business to take advantage."

Ginny Banks, Virginia's Furniture Hire Ltd

"I had a fantastic session with BIP. The agenda was entirely set on what I needed to gain out of the session which we both realised needed to change within the first 5 minutes.  

I have come away with actions that I feel I can both implement proactively and usefully, bringing value to the company.

This is a really useful project for the government to be supporting that I gained real practical information from. I feel clearer as to how to navigate what I need to do now."

Antonia, Dolphin South West

"The session was highly productive and effectively addressed the key challenges currently facing the business. The meeting provided a comprehensive overview of our operations, identifying critical areas for improvement. The discussions were insightful and action-oriented, resulting in a clear list of next steps with assigned responsibilities. 
 
The support provided helped clarify strategic directions. The guidance on enhancing digital marketing and client engagement was especially valuable, as it directly aligns with our goals. Overall, the experience was excellent — collaborative, focused, and constructive. The meeting provided valuable clarity on strategic direction and actionable insights that will contribute to business growth and sustainability."

Tamuka, RD Support Space Ltd

"I am in the very early stages of running a business. My advisor was extremely helpful and thorough with his questions about what I had done so far in terms of set-up and marketing. It was great to have somebody ask me questions about what actions I have taken and why. 
 
The report and action plan I received after the meeting have useful information and links so that I can take the appropriate actions to move my business forward. The conversation also made me think about what I should focus my time on and whether having two prongs of my business was something that I actually wanted to do. BIP really helped me hold a mirror up against what I was doing while I was doing it. I am very grateful, as this is helping me move forward with confidence."

Dr Melissa Palmer

"Chris was very friendly and knowledgeable about all things business. He made me aware of things I didn’t know but are important. He was very encouraging."

Rebecca, Tiz Clean & Tidy

"I had lots of questions! Regarding Directors' loans and how they are paid back, if I should be employed by the CIC, what to ask a prospective accountant, how to forecast my finances for different scenarios - all sorts of things that were on my mind and I needed advice on. My advisor was great!"

Claire, Cocoon Play Therapies South West CIC