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Don’t scrap a service which really does help Island business
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From Claire and Roger White.
WE recently became aware that there is going to be a merger in 2012 of Jersey Enterprise and Jersey Business Venture, and this causes us great concern.
We have used the excellent services of JBV on numerous occasions over the past ten years and have always found them to be professional, highly experienced, practical and, most importantly, completely confidential.
We also used the service of JE during the opening of our restaurant three years ago, but since then have chosen to return to JBV for their excellent free practical financial advice.
JE is a States department (budget £1.5 million) which has strategic aims of encouraging growth. JBV is run by an independent voluntary board and caters admirably for both those who are considering setting up a business and also established local small firms on a budget of just £130,000.
We feel that the merger of these two very different organisations will be detrimental to the service provided by JBV. There is the potential for a considerable amount to be lost, particularly if independence is not retained.
In the past we considered a number of different business ventures which, if implemented, would have inevitably resulted in failure. JBV have always pointed out the various pitfalls of a particular idea. How can this be done by a new merged organisation which will mainly have a remit to grow the economy?
The independent, confidential advice at the seed stage of an idea was always crucial to us, and at JBV you are assured that this happens, which is fundamental while you are still employed, preparing to set up on your own.
The loss of JBV will come during a time where cost-cutting is high on the political agenda, but what effect will this have on their 2,700 annual contacts, who no doubt have found their service vital for their actual or potential businesses, as we have?
Isn’t an opportunity being missed for some of the JE services (such as grant applications and referrals to outside consultants) being provided through JBV, at considerably less cost to the public?
We feel so strongly about this because JBV’s advice and support during the last ten years has been invaluable and ultimately has empowered us to develop a successful business. We have no doubt that there are countless other individuals and businesses who feel the same. If they wish to show their support, they can email us at savejbv@gmail.com.
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