| Q.I live outside the Borough of Hounslow so I can still use your service? |
| A. Yes, as long as you either live or your business is based in one of the six West London Boroughs. In some case we can also support you if you are based in Richmond-Upon-Thames. |
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| Q.What services are free? |
| A. The core service of advice to start-ups and existing businesses and the business start-up workshop is free of charge as a result of a subsidy from the London Development Agency. |
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| Q.How long do the sessions last? |
| A. one to one sessions with an advisor last up to 1 hour. The business start-up workshops are half-day and last 2 hours. |
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| Q.Are there any chargeable services? |
| A. There are programmes which are heavily subsidised but still attract a charge, e.g. tailored business mentoring and the Access to Finance programme. |
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| Q.How can I be sure of the quality of support? |
| A. All our advisors run their own businesses and so the Hounslow for Business clients benefits from this knowledge and experience. The advisors are also accredited by SFEDI the business advisors framework devised by the DTI. We are also able to provide references and testimonials from satisfied clients. |
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| Q.Where do sessions take place? |
A. If you are a start-up or are an existing business and you have a simple issue that you need advice and support with then those sessions will be held at Hounslow Civic Centre or Southville Community Centre.
If you are an established business that has more complex needs then we work with you to create a tailored business mentoring programme, for which there is a charge, and this would be held at your office. |
