Providing free, confidential business mentoring, to transform the dreams of individuals within the community into sustainable and profitable businesses
Providing free, confidential business mentoring, to transform the dreams of individuals within the community into sustainable and profitable businesses
Over 100 people have now made enquiries to Opportunity Kintyre about starting or developing a business and, as a result, we now have 75 clients.
On average, clients tend to have approximately 3 coaching sessions each, but there is no limit and clients can access the service whenever they need it, free of charge. Interestingly, a number of enquiries have been fielded from other parts of Argyll & Bute (outside OK's operational area) suggesting that there is growing demand from other communities interested in our unique approach to enterprise support.
Since contacting OK, over 60% of clients have accessed local resources [at least once] via the panel or facilitator, claiming that the networking opportunities provided by OK are invaluable in developing their ideas and building an effective management team. This, above all, is unique to Opportunity Kintyre.
Opportunity Kintyre is about helping local business thrive. If you'd like to explore your business ideas in confidence, call Lynn (Enterprise Facilitator) on 07901 550 928.
Or, if you'd like more information about joining the panel [new members are always welcome], send an enquiry today and we'll get someone to give you a call to discuss it further.
Two late summer events are in preparation, and we'd love you to join us.
On Friday, August 15th 2008, local food producers will be serving up a feast of freshly selected Kintyre food in the Ardshiel Hotel. Two options are available, a Family Buffet (with children's entertainment) 5-6.30pm, or if you prefer to dine later, an Evening Banquet (with music entertainment) from 7.30pm onwards.
More information and tickets will be available soon. So, watch this space!
Glad rags at the ready, our annual ball will take place on Saturday, 27th September at Campbeltown Grammar. Sponsors are being sought to support the event as a major fundraiser in the OK calendar.
For more info on sponsorship opportunities to support local enterprise or to book your tickets (tables of 10/12 available), contact Kenny Johnson at westerlee@supanet.com
OK is currently helping to review third sector provision across Argyll & Bute, as a member of the Third Sector Steering Group (TSSG). A link to progress is available at http://www.argyllcommunities.org/TSSG/
Last update: Wednesday, 16-Jul-2008 21:44:28 BST
Web Author: Trevor Oxborrow
