Business advice services

If you have identified an area of the business mix that you need some support in, a particular problem that you want to solve, or an opportunity that you want to evaluate, the student-led Business Solutions Centre can help you.

The Business Solutions Centre is staffed by Student Advisers who have been through a comprehensive recruitment and training process. A member of LSBU staff will supervise the Advisers.

How it works

A consultation from the Centre is free and easy to arrange - simply follow these steps.

Typical business challenges

• How can I use social media to support business growth?
• How can I write a business plan?
• How can I evaluate the cost and benefit of new premises, or a new employee?
• How can I seek potential funding or resources?
• How can I market my business on a low marketing budget?

You will receive bespoke solutions for your business, such as:

• Consultancy projects delivered by students with appropriate expertise
• Internships or ongoing paid employment, allowing our students to support your business
• Signposting to appropriate LSBU or other local services

Areas of expertise

You can tap into the following expertise within the School of Business' academic staff and trained Student Advisers:

• Business development and planning
• Tax and small business accounting
• Marketing and social media
• Forecasting and costing
• Access to finance
• Intellectual property
• Project management
• Consumer behaviour and brand management

Find out further information on LSBU's areas of business expertise.