{"id":4500,"date":"2022-04-06T11:29:43","date_gmt":"2022-04-06T10:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/business\/?page_id=4500"},"modified":"2025-12-05T12:34:40","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T12:34:40","slug":"resource-library","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/redcarcleveland.co.uk\/business\/resource-library\/","title":{"rendered":"Resource Library"},"content":{"rendered":"

This resource library is specifically designed to support Redcar & Cleveland businesses to increase their knowledge to start<\/a><\/strong> and grow<\/a><\/strong> in our borough. Free to use, it will cover a range of key areas to provide you with the tools and insight to grow sustainably.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Over time, we will continue to add new content to this library. However, if there isn’t any material that you are looking for support in, please contact the Business Redcar | Cleveland team by completing the enquiry form linked below and we will try our best to assist you.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Enquiry Form<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

To access the content in this library, please click on the titles below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Business start-up templates<\/summary>
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If you\u2019re thinking about starting a business in Redcar and Cleveland and not sure where to start, putting your ideas down on paper is the first step. As a result, we have added a couple of templates below. A business plan and cash flow to help you on your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Business plan template<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cash flow template – examples included<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have started working on your business plan and cash flow and have some questions as you work through them, do not worry. Our Enterprise Lead is available to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We currently offer fortnightly Enterprise Sessions hosted by our Enterprise Lead. These are group in-person sessions where you\u2019re with people at a similar point in their journey to you and you can work through your questions together, and you can find out what additional support may be available to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to learn more about our upcoming Enterprise Sessions and to register, please complete the enquiry form linked below. If an Enterprise Session isn\u2019t suitable for you for whatever reason, we\u2019ll make alternative arrangements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enquiry Form<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How small businesses can embrace AI<\/summary>
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With this programme BT aims to help small businesses embrace AI to help them become more streamlined including help with content creation and record management to provide a more tailored experience to customers.<\/p>\n

AI-powered chat bots and virtual assistants can help your business maintain a high level of customer service working efficiently to deal with any problems customers may have.<\/p>\n

Learn more about five key AI trends and how they can help take your business forward by clicking here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Introducing \u2018The Business of Recycling\u2019<\/summary>
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WRAP<\/a>\u00a0has developed a useful website in partnership with DEFRA. It is a dedicated page for commercial businesses, offering free waste management help with a 5-step guide and also specific industry webinars and information for your business sector.<\/p>\n

The website also includes a waste calculator.\u00a0 This tool estimates the amount of waste collected from your business and suggests an alternative, more environmentally friendly option to show where this might be possible.<\/p>\n

Visit the \u2018Business Of Recycling\u2019 website for more information here:\u00a0https:\/\/businessofrecycling.wrap.ngo\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Business Fraud Prevention Guidance<\/summary>
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Fraud is the most common crime type in England and Wales, estimated to be 41% of all crime (National Crime Agency 2025). We have created a webpage to inform and raise awareness of support available towards business fraud prevention efforts and to keep your business safe from such crime.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Please click here<\/a><\/strong> to see the latest advice and guidance for business fraud prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Redcar & Cleveland Business Masterclasses<\/summary>
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Funded by Anglo American, the Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council Business Engagement Team in partnership with the Redcar & Cleveland Business Network organised a series of free virtual business masterclasses. These masterclasses were produced to support both new-start and established businesses currently operating in Redcar and Cleveland.

The series of free masterclasses have been specially designed to help businesses increase knowledge, recover lost ground, maximise profits and support the business to better position themselves for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moving your Business Forward with Enterprise Made Simple<\/summary>
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