Planning your business success in Restormel - made easy thanks to Objective One

Dr John Richings has been appointed to the post of Restormel Business Adviser, to lead a one year pilot scheme which has been awarded nearly £20,000 from Objective One towards a total project cost of £40,000.

The project, which is being managed by Mid-Cornwall Enterprise Trust (MCET), recognises that a lack of a business plan or difficulty obtaining funding can severely damage the growth of many small businesses - entrepreneurial owner/managers are often ‘work-a-holics’ and too busy dealing with the day to day running of their business to produce a business plan, or they may need support with the necessary skills and vision. John will be able to advise start up and established business in the Restormel area on what help is available for training, grants and other funding and on creating business plans

The project funding, which includes money from Restormel Borough Council, has been secured with the help of Restormel Regeneration Partnership’s Integrated Area Plan (IAP) Team, who work with communities and businesses to access Objective One.

John has many years experience both in small entrepreneurial businesses and blue chip, multi-nationals, and was previously Sales and Marketing Director with Comp Air Maxam in Redruth.

Alan Moore, Director of MCET, said: “This new initiative will enable MCET to broaden the support and service it provides to small businesses in Restormel, helping them to grow their businesses and creating new employment opportunities.”