SPECIALIST advice to help Herefordshire businesses strengthen their companies in the wake of the UK leaving the European Union is being offered by experts from the Marches Growth Hub.

The hub, which brings together all national and local business support, is offering a series of one-to-one advice sessions throughout February and March to help businesses build up their resilience.

The move, spearheaded by the hub's Herefordshire team, is aimed at making sure companies across the county are ideally placed to take advantage of opportunities now that the UK has entered the transition period following its exit from the EU.

Marches Growth Hub Herefordshire manager Lyndsay Francis said the sessions would be a help to any business planning for the future.

“We are offering free 1-2-1 support sessions for businesses looking for expert help and advice," she said.

"These sessions are aimed at helping businesses to become more resilient and will cover marketing, growth plans and much more.

“The sessions will have a special emphasis on how companies can make sure they are ready for the new transition period and in the best-possible position to take advantage of new opportunities.”

The hub, which is delivered by Herefordshire Council, will stage the sessions by appointment throughout the next two months.

To book a session contact Marches Growth Hub Herefordshire on business@herefordshire.gov.uk or call 01432 383633.

Other support is available via the website www.marchesgrowthhub.co.uk, as well as a dedicated enquiry line by calling 0345 6000 727.

This means support can be provided to businesses across the Marches region with access to funding, support and advice.

All resources are available to enterprises of all sizes, from start-ups to large employers.