At MENTA we have the knowledge and expertise to help you start your own business, improve on your current performance and grow your business.
We are a not-for-profit company, and through a combination of one-to-one advice, business skills workshops and networking opportunities, we will support you, train you and help you make connections.
One-to-one advice
Our core service at MENTA, is the provision of free, impartial one-to-one advice for the self employed and small business owners. Operating for over 25 years, we have gained a reputation for being the specialist agency for assisting people to start a business, and to help established businesses to grow.
Our experienced advisors are able to assist with all aspects of business support, such as:
· Starting-up
· Development
· Marketing
· Business Planning
· Assessing Viability
· Raising Finance
· Business Skills
· Acquiring Premises
It really is worth you making contact. Most of what we offer is free and our aim is to provide you with total impartial help and advice.
Business Skills Workshops
We offer a full series of Workshops and Masterclasses to help you to establish your business, and focus on your specific business needs. Our business skills workshops will equip you with the tools to improve your performance and grow your business. For details of upcoming classes please visit our website www.menta.org.uk.
Networking
Meet other business owners that are about to start - or have started - a small business in the Haverhill and West Suffolk area.
Our networking group and variety of local events that we hold regularly accross the county provide a great opportunity for you for meet others, share ideas, exchange business referrals, and raise your profile across the Haverhill and Suffolk business sector.
On the first Thursday of the month we hold our popular Haverhill Very Early Lunch Club at Frankie and Benny's in Haverhill. Starting at 7.45am you are guaranteed a great breakfast, the opportunity to hear a speaker and networking with other local business people and - you can be away by 9.15am to get on with the business of the day!
Call 0800 085 9050 to find out more about events taking place in Haverhill. You can also book on line.
Business Premises
At our managed offices, located at 21-27 Hollands Road, we have 28 units providing office space to small businesses in Haverhill on easy in/easy out terms.
Coming soon... new units at 2 Hollands Road.
Call 01284 760206 to check for availability
WoMenta
WoMenta ensures that every single woman living in Haverhill has access to female-friendly business support. We create a positive and progressive environment for all women considering working for themselves.
If you are a talented, skilled woman living in the Haverhill area, looking to set up your own business - WoMenta will encourage, enable and equip you, to fulfil your business dream!
WoMenta will:
assist; through business support, professional advice and training
strengthen relationships and encourage the sharing of experience
offer information, collaboration and resources
operate in a manner that is flexible, vibrant, transparent, creative and participative
For more information on our services at WoMenta please visit our website at www.womenta.org.uk
WoMenta hold free monthly coffee mornings on a Wednesday at Frankie and Benny's Haverhill.
For more information on WoMenta call Rosanne on 01284 760206.
If you wish, you can ask to see a male or female advisor - if this is important to you, please mention the fact when you book your appointment.
Please mention The Best of Haverhill when you contact MENTA/WoMenta, providing business support and networking opportunities to small businesses in Haverhill!