As UK economic data and other indicators continue to paint a shaky picture of economic growth (according to Gordon Brown's latest warning, not to mention recent data including industrial output, balance of trade and house prices), it may seem like the green shoots of recovery are still some way off (although I'm wondering in an election year, which politician will be the first to overlook Norman Lamont's premature optimism in the early 90's recession and start to over-promise recovery at this time of of economic under-delivery).

An email I received from a contact this morning brought the message home to me - as if it were needed - that many real companies doing real work and employing real people really are struggling in the current climate; it really sounded like a cry for help.

Part of our role as Business Doctors is to provide a link between private sector SMEs and public sector bodies who are responsible for implementing economic policies aimed at stimulating and regenerating businesses - in fact, it's the Business Doctors' mission to help bring companies back to health and I for one believe passionately in that.

So without beating about the bush, the point of this blog is quite simply and unashamedly to make you aware that there's a strong possibility that Yorkshire companies who need help to grow may be able to benefit from a fully funded project worth £3000, which can be delivered by Business Doctors, to provide a full strategic review, implementation planning and support for your business operations.  This really is a fantastic way to get a clear picture of where you're going in business in these difficult times and get some help to make sure projects to deliver change are properly set up.

The funding is provided by Yorkshire Forward, and brokered by Business Link and there are certain criteria which companies should fulfill in order to qualify (namely your company should be based in Yorkshire, have been operating for a few years or so and be looking to grow).

Let us help you get your ideas off the ground - together we can beat the recession!