e-Factor: Inspiring Enterprise ERDF evaluation
Because of our work: A second phase of e-Factor support was developed through the Humber LEP. E-factor continues to deliver strong outcomes.
e-factor Group Ltd is a social enterprise run by business people to support entrepreneurs and local business in Northern Lincolnshire. Through a portfolio of divisions, e-factor aims to provide meaningful help and assistance to the thousands of businesses and enterprises that are the backbone of the local economy.
Hall Aitken was asked to evaluate e-Factor’s flagship business start-up and innovation project, Inspiring Enterprise. The project provided business advice and support for new and small businesses growing in the area. Business advice focused on supporting access to new markets and working with other businesses to access supply chains.
Stage one: understanding e-Factor's clients. We worked with 12 local businesses to develop an in-depth analysis of the effects of e-Factor support, its impact on local business culture, and its contribution to building business’s confidence in accessing export advice.
Stage two: wider research. We broadened our research to survey 60 more local businesses.
Stage three: reporting. Our evaluation report was used to develop e-Factor's services and success.
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