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them together well and you can create a
really powerful marketing strategy that can
build your brand and your business.
“But of course you need to close your
sales and help with that, and collect your
cash, so all these things interlink and for a
firm to get some top, professional support
in all those areas will give them a fantastic
chance of really growing.
”
As part of the package, the winning firm
will receive expert service in all areas of
the business to ensure every element is
developed appropriately. This will include
mentoring, office space, a marketing
strategy, social media strategy, training
and support, a refreshment station,
corporate branding and identity, a suite of
promotional material including design and
printing, a website with hosting, PR and
accountancy services.
Co-organiser of the contest, Rachel,
added: “We believe in trying to help
stimulate the local economy and are
trying to encourage companies to be
entrepreneurial and develop their potential.
“So the partnership has come together
with a prize worth over £100,000 involving
a range of expert services which are
available here at The HUB to help start up
or develop an existing business.
”
Carlton & Co Group is a firm that’s well
versed in nurturing ideas and developing
businesses.
The company began life in 2000 and now
has business interests in property, financial
services and strategic consultancy.
“We created The HUB to provide a base for great
businesses to grow and thrive. We are delighted that
many of the companies based at The HUB have grown”
Craig explains: “Carlton & Co acts as a
strategic advisor to a range of businesses
from tech start ups to multi million pound
regeneration contractors and we are
delighted to be launching GrowthFunders
an online investment platform that
matches entrepreneurs with a range of
equity investors. Our aim is to develop a
breadth and depth of services that provide
our clients with the support, capital and
space to grow.
”
Craig, who’s originally from Sunderland,
is now settled in Aycliffe Village.
“Our kids go to sc