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Q. How do I book a conference at SCEDU?
A. Contact us, or alternatively click here for more information on what SCEDU can offer.

Q. I might need an office on a short term basis can you help?
A. Yes, SCEDU offers flexible terms, on a month by month basis depending on your business need, click here for more information.

Q. Can I hold a wedding reception at your venue?
A. Yes, SCEDU boasts an attractive riverside location and has held many wedding receptions previously. Contact Us for more information.

Q. My business is expanding and I need an office base but not a dedicated unit, what could you offer?
A. SCEDU offers virtual offices and hot desk opportunities.

Business Consultancy

Q. I need support as my business is failing, what can you offer?
A. SCEDU offers a wide range of business support, depending on your circumstances, click here to find out more.

Q. Does SCEDU hold any funding to help set up a Social Enterprise business?
A. Unfortunately no, although SCEDU may be able to support your organisation in looking for suitable funding streams. Contact us for more information on what we could do to assist your Business.

Q. Where do I find funding to start up my childcare business?
A. Applying for funding is time consuming and often difficult to achieve a positive end result. Funding streams alter on a daily basis and it is advisable to seek support from an organisation that has experience of fundraising. SCEDU could offer guidance in this area.

Q. What is a feasibility study?
A. A Feasibility Study researches the need and / or viability for the business idea. It asks the potential market a series of questions and the answers can be used to show a need for the business development. Contact Us to find out if we can help your business design a Feasibility Study.

Q. Does SCEDU offer any training in business development?
A. SCEDU can offer training to individuals and / or groups depending on the training need. Contact us to find out more.

Q. Can SCEDU offer help to private businesses?
A. Yes, contact us for more information

Q. My Business is thinking about working collaboratively, would SCEDU be willing to work together on joint ventures?
A. Yes, SCEDU is always willing to work with partners in supporting business growth and development across the sector. Contact Us to find out more about our previous successful partnerships.

Childcare Support

Q. I'm thinking of setting up a childcare business, what do I need to do?
A. Research the area where it is felt the business would be a success, find out if there is a need for more childcare places. Contact the Local Authority to gain the necessary information and support and research the area for the need and conduct a feasibility study. SCEDU can support in a variety of different ways, click here to find out more.

Q. What kind of support does SCEDU's Childcare Business Advisors offer?
A. The team offers guidance and advice to any childcare provision within the PVI (Private, Voluntary and Independent) sector, start up, sustainability, development and closure.

Q. Does SCEDU hold any funding to help set up a childcare business?
A. Unfortunately no. Although SCEDU may be able to support your organisation in looking for funding streams.

Q. Where do I find funding to start up my childcare business?
A. Applying for funding is time consuming and often difficult to achieve a positive end result. Funding streams alter on a daily basis and it is advisable to seek support from an organisation that has experience of fundraising. SCEDU could offer guidance in this area.

Q. Does SCEDU charge for business support?
A. At present, childcare businesses in Sheffield receive free support and guidance through our contract with Sheffield City Council. Providers outside of Sheffield need to contact us for more information.

Q. What help could SCEDU offer to childminders?
A. SCEDU has developed a Business Toolkit for Childminders which offers practical hints and tips, click here to find out more.

Q. Does SCEDU offer any training in childcare?
A. Not at present, although depending on circumstances and specific training needs, this could be arranged. Contact us to find out if we can help.

Q. Would SCEDU offer support to Local Authorities or other large organisations?
A. Yes, SCEDU can provide business consultancy to a wide range of businesses large or small. SCEDU could offer support via contracts with Local Authorities, as at present in Sheffield.

Q. Could SCEDU offer any support in helping a childcare business close down?
A. SCEDU can offer any childcare business with issue’s faced in the current climate. SCEDU’s specialised Childcare Business Support team can offer support in all areas of the business including closure, redundancies and selling of property.

Q. Is SCEDU able to offer any support to a childcare business struggling to become sustainable?
A. The specialist team of Childcare Business Advisors can support any business struggling with financial and long term sustainability. A full review of the business can be conducted to review the issue’s faced and appropriate actions suggested to rectify the sustainability of the setting. Click here for more information on what SCEDU could offer.

Financial Services

Q. Our Treasurer does not know how to set up a payroll system, how can you help?
A. SCEDU can offer support and guidance in this area, or alternatively we can do payroll on your behalf. Contact Us for an informal discussion on your business needs.

Q. My Business needs some one to complete book keeping, can you do this?
A. SCEDU offers a wide range of support and can offer a book keeping service to any small or medium enterprise. Click here to find out more.

Q. How much do you charge for your Financial Services?
A. SCEDU is very competitive, for a price list click here.