Business Link ‘Select Supply’ marks a new era of business advice

09/06/09

Entrepreneurs and companies in the West Midlands now have access to the biggest pool of high quality advice and expertise ever assembled with Business Link’s online database tool ‘Select Supply’.

With more than 1,500 specialists covering a variety of industry sectors, dedicated to boosting the region’s business performance, the register provides a quality assured list of professional firms that have a proven track record in delivering business support to growing companies.

The database was launched with one purpose in mind – the skilled business advisers can assist Business Link’s clients to source the most appropriate suppliers and consultants from a wide choice of options, whatever the client’s requirements may be.

In order to make sure the best possible consultants are on board, the database includes an eBay-style rating system, where companies can provide feedback on the service they have received.

‘Select Supply’ offers an excellent opportunity for local suppliers to win new work and inter-trade. Whilst the database is open to suppliers across the country, over 90% of approved suppliers are West Midlands based and firms are already starting to benefit from being part of the initiative.

A Birmingham based supplier is already seeing the benefits of the scheme. clevercherry.com are a leading new media agency based in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter of Birmingham. Their skill set is quite diverse and they can offer a range of services and advice to include Bespoke Website Design, e-Commerce, Content Management Systems, Photography, Film and Music.

Ian Allen, Managing Director of clevercherry.com states “Since the start of our journey 10 years ago, Business Link have given our clients consistent support and help through both good and bad times. We have always found the team to be knowledgeable and ready to offer first class advice covering every aspect of business life. During these particularly difficult times, we find ourselves using the service, whether on behalf of our clients or for our own benefit, on a daily basis.”

For more information on becoming an approved supplier go to www.selectsupply.co.uk or contact the Select Supply team on 0121 569 0825. For general business support from Business Link contact 0845 113 1234.