Business Plus Sefton is part of a specific program of support unveiled by Invest Sefton in November 2009 in response to an in-depth survey questioning over 800 businesses about their needs and issues.

Following the launch of Business Plus Sefton in November 2009, over 200 business leaders attended a one day support event on 24th February at Aintree Racecourse organised by Invest Sefton.

A special "Question Time" debate was the focal point of the day where business owners debated key issues around the recession with a panel of experts including Gary Lee from insolvency practitioners Begbies Traynor, Employment law partner Andrew Cross from law firm Brabners Chaffe Street, Andy Wallis of Invest Sefton and Mike Taylor of Liverpool Vision. Steve Dickson CEO of Sefton Chamber of Commerce chaired the session.

Specialist workshops and seminars were delivered throughout the day by some of the region’s leading experts in finance, law, procurement and e-marketing. Leading support organisations from across the region exhibited allowing businesses the opportunity to access on the spot advice and help on a range of issues.

Content of some of the presentations on the day can be found here.

If you attended the event, please take a moment to tell us your views by completing this short form and return by email to info@businessplussefton.com. You can also use this form as an opportunity to request help with a specific area of your business.