HOVIP - Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme
Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme
Delivered by business people for business people
- Sole Traders
- Businesses with less than 20 employees
- Businesses with more than 20 employees
- Social Enterprise Business
Testimonials
"The workshop provides you with immediate solutions to business problems and also provides you with techniques to use in addressing future goals / objectives."
Mike Regan, Regan Construction Ltd
For Sole Traders
Have you ever asked yourself?
- How do I increase sales?
- How do I market my business?
- How can I expand the business?
- How can I develop a network of useful contacts?
- How can I get everything done when there's only me?
- How can I save money?
We know that running your own business can be tough. You have lots of ideas and know your products and services inside out, but money is tight and there's never enough time to do everything. And working on your own, you can sometimes feel isolated and begin to wonder if your ideas to take the business forward are workable or not.
HOVIP can help you tackle these challenges so that you can confidently take your business to the next level.
Relevant opportunities for your business
To be eligible to participate in this exciting programme and benefit from the preferential rates and unique services, your business must be based in one of these local authority areas:- Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf or Torfaen
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Heads of the Valleys Innovation Programme (HOVIP) aims to increase the capacity for innovation in businesses in the region. Phase 1 was KEF ESF Funded and hosted by Merthyr Tydfil College. HOVIP2 is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government HoV Regeneration initiative and is hosted by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council.