Economic Solutions

Case Studies & Impact

Economic Solutions services cover a huge range of disciplines, industries and markets and are accessed by employers, public bodies, individual learners and those seeking employment.

Below are just a few case studies and impact assessments illustrating how our services are received, the benefits delivered to service users and the positive impact we make on economic and social landscapes.

	Leigh's Paints Bolton company Leighs Paints - manufacturer and supplier of a wide range of industrial and fire protection coatings - has won the prestigious Greater Manchester Passport to Export Award 2008, organised by UK Trade & Investment (UKTI). See full case study.
	EDM Limited EDM Ltd, based in Newton Heath, Manchester, who specialise in training and simulation equipment for the aerospace and other transport industries played host to the recent visit to Manchester by Gordon Brown, when he met over 100 exporting companies and launched the new UKTI gateway to Global Growth programme. See full case study
	Care Concepts Ltd - Business Improvement Case Study Care Concepts was awarded a national tender against stiff competition from bigger players. MD Martin Clark tells how Business Support Solutions gave him the confidence to go out and promote his business. See full case study
	HMG Paints - International Trade Case Study When the opportunity arose to do business in India, HMG Paints wanted to make sure that the partner company produced paint to their high standards. John Fenton and John Falder show how support from UK Trade and Investment oiled the wheels and helped them set up the joint venture.  See full case study
	Eccles Savings and Loans - IIP Case Study "We were due for Investors in People reassessment at the end of 2007. Our Business Adviser arranged for us to attend an Investors in People course at Business Support Solutions' head office. The trainer was really enthusiastic about it, and it reawakened me to the benefits the standard can deliver and the areas for development within our business."      See full case study
	Action for Business In response to the current economic situation, the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce issued a 12 point plan to help businesses in the Greater Manchester area survive the recession. Click through to read the Action for Business plan and an update on progress to date. Read Action for Business
	DSL Engineering - Business Development Case Study "To grow our business, we wanted to expand our customer base. The electrical and mechanical repair industry is buoyant at the moment, because companies are repairing rather than renewing capital equipment. We contacted Business Support Solutions and our Business Adviser came for a meeting to discuss our company issues in depth. With his help, we identified a way forward and he identified, sourced and managed a marketing specialist for us. " See full case study
	Baby Loves Disco - Business Training Case Study Start-up support helped Naomi Timperley present a successful business case to the Dragons' Den. Naomi tells how Business Support Solutions provided a listening ear as she rehearsed her pitch. See full case study
	Acton Bridge Garden Centre - Funding through Business Finance Solutions A typical example of how Small Business Loans through Business Finance Solutions has helped encourage business growth is our recent application from Acton Bridge Garden Centre. See full case study