Over recent months, the world of enterprise development has changed.  The international economy has entered a period of recession: Government, regional and local development organisations must innovate to develop effective local enterprise strategies.

We offer innovative enterprise development solutions designed to respond to the challenges of encouraging micro-enterprises and SMEs in the face of reduced opportunity.  Whether in urban or rural locations, we have a breadth of knowledge and experience of devising, implementing and evaluating enterprise strategies for supporting both commercial and social economy businesses. Our services and expertise include the following:

• Socio-economic analysis and future scenario planning – using a variety of quantitative and qualitative approaches.
• Research and policy development – designed to define needs and issues and identify opportunities for policy makers.
• Strategic planning – bringing partners together to develop agreed long-term approaches.
• Implementation planning – working with funding bodies to ensure that strategic visions are delivered on time and within budget.
• Micro-enterprise development and support in both urban and rural settings, including the identification of innovative indigenous employment opportunities.
• Partnership support and facilitation – building capacity and trust at all levels, and ensuring meaningful engagement for all concerned.
• Monitoring and evaluation – devising world-class frameworks, processes and indicators to measure and learn from performance and delivery.