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Consultancy Services

Are you a travel or tourism business looking to improve your offering or perhaps you are looking to set up a new tourism business? If so, there are several business consultancy schemes designed to help new and existing businesses engage with external consultants and mentors across a number of areas.

Creating, Upgrading or Investing in your Website

Up to £7,500 (50%) towards creating or or investing in a transactional website or implementing an online booking system to improve customer experience and increase efficiencies.


General Business Advice

 100% funding support towards an independent consultant to review your business, identify growth opportunities, and recommend next steps. Ideal for scaling, succession planning, or operational improvement.


Legislation Compliancy Advice

Up to £7,500 (50%) for external consultancy to help you understand and comply with new or existing legislation affecting your tourism operation. Covers areas such as GDPR, employment law, and health & safety.


Marketing Consultancy

Up to £7,500 (50%) towards expert help to develop a clear marketing strategy, assess your brand, and identify routes to market. Includes SWOT analysis, competitor research, logo design, and campaign planning.


Obtaining Quality Accreditations

Up to £7,500 (50%) towards gaining recognised certifications like ISO 9001, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, or Investors in People. Can also cover part of the external assessment costs if budget allows.


Understanding your Digital Marketing & Website Analytics

Up to £7,500 (50%) towards expert consultancy to audit your digital marketing channels, review analytics like Google Analytics, and plan new campaigns. Includes training and platform set-up where relevant. Does not support recurring costs.  


Utilising Social Media

Up to £7,500 (50%) to review and improve your presence across platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or LinkedIn. Covers setup, audits, content guidance, and initial training. Does not support recurring costs.  

For more info on any of the above, see: Business Consulantancy


Business Training & Mentoring

For new travel or tourism business looking to develop. Includes funding up to £6,000, 16 hour flexible training course covering a range of business topics and 18 months’ worth of flexible mentoring for your business.

For more info, see: Business Start Up Scheme


ICT

Up to £7,500 (50%) for consultancy to assess, design, or implement business-critical ICT systems. Covers areas such as cloud systems, digital transformation strategies, AI tools, system integration, and cyber risk planning. Does not include funding for hardware, software, or licensing.


If you would like more information on the above schemes and to find out if you’re eligible to apply, please call the Enterprise Support Team on 01624 687333 to discuss your options.

*Terms and Conditions apply across all schemes

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