BSP (Business Support Programme)

As an Accredited Associate of the Institute for Independent Business, Harold Forbes is able to offer clients participation in the Business Support Programme.

The Institute for Independent Business was founded in 1984 to provide practical advice and useful information to the independent business sector. Independent businesses often operate in isolation without the networks of contacts and information services available to large companies. They typically lack the fundamental skills in key aspects of management that are required to develop a truly successful business. The organisations purporting to supply help and information were poorly signposted and inaccessible for most small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs). They were also largely governmental, bureaucratic and remote in nature. The Institute attempted to fill this gap by offering a single reference point where SMEs could obtain relevant information and support.

The IIB has developed the Business Support Programme specifically to meet the needs of the independent business and requires all Executive Associates who have been through its accreditation process to give some free time each month for selected meetings with independent business owners. Any small or medium sized business may apply for a free meeting. Please contact us for further details.