A FREE  business advice and support service for Studley firms has been launched.

Called the Studley Business Support Panel it’s being backed by the village’s local forum, Studley in Business, Coventry and Warwickshire local enterprise partnership and the Chamber of Commerce.

Local businesses can phone or email in with their issue, and a panel of Studley in business members with relevant experience will form to work with the business and offer free advice.

The project is supported by the Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce and Local Enterprise Partnership hub with free packages of business support training and advice.

Studley in business chair, Sian Smith said: “The group wants to support the local business community as we all move into a potentially challenging time following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Following a discussion around how this could be achieved, the idea of creating a Business Support Panel for local businesses was suggested.

Local businesses wanting or needing help and assistance can approach the panel for any help and advice as necessary.

If you would like to be involved as a volunteer member of the panel – or if you think our panel may be able to help your business, please get in touch.”

Areas of expertise include: Websites, marketing and social media marketing, accountancy, tax and furlough advice, supply chain, logistics and special project support, legal matters, wills and taxes, IT skills, managing a small business.

Justin Kerridge is co-ordinating the support panels – contact him at info@studleyinbusiness.co.uk or call 07970 518953.