Making Business Dreams a Reality

If you are considering starting your own business, you can gain independent advice, free-of-charge, through Oxfordshire Business Enterprises (OBE).  The core service is designed to help you to develop your ideas and take them from concept to reality. The pool of eighteen advisors has considerable business experience and undertake duties on a voluntary basis. This means high quality expert advice on business planning, marketing, accountancy and other matters is available at venues across Oxfordshire.

For an appointment to confidentially discuss your ideas, please contact Lynette Riley, Enterprise Co-ordinator on 01295 227082. OBE's website is www.oxonbe.co.uk

Case Study

Amanda Horwood of Harvest Loom - www.harvestloom.co.uk

"When I first began thinking up a business I visited OBE for advice and was put on the right path by "the friendly staff and advisors. I was helped to explore my plans in all the relevant fields and it was bolstering and supportive.

After several months trading successfully, I realised that I needed further direction and went back to Lynette Riley who made an appointment for me with the Marketing Advisor.

The meeting proved to be totally inspiring.  I presented Simon with a barrage of questions and with his help we sorted out my business into manageable sections and devised a plan to market them correctly. I left the office with a big grin and a list of goals to achieve before the next meeting and I am well on the way to achieving them.

I am looking forward to that next appointment, following up what we discussed and getting feedback on the new marketing and advertising material I have put together.

Running a small business is an exciting and wonderful thing, but it can be confusing, overwhelming and lonely at times. OBE has been instrumental in providing me with the assistance and support always just when I have needed it most."