TOWN REGENERATION

‘THE IMPOSSIBLE IS OFTEN THE UNTRIED’ 

The fundamental business principles relating to management, customer profiling, sales, marketing, promotion and image development apply equally to towns as they do to successful businesses, and it is this simple truth that has marked GVA out as a forerunner in town as well as business development.

Working nationwide with towns and cities, GVA’s approach brings a refreshing reality to what can sometimes be viewed as a dry, humourless and specialist area, namely – regeneration!

By addressing the broad issues related to the attractions, amenities and accessibility which a town has to offer, and applying a business focus, new and creative opportunities become apparent.

Involving the local community in this process develops the ownership and commitment so necessary for the implementation of their action plans.

GVA is supported in its work by the various support agencies, which include: Regional Development Agencies, The Countryside Agency, local authorities, Chambers of Commerce and Trade, business and town forums, Federation of Small Businesses, etc

If you have a town, city or community looking to improve its prospects, take a look at our Town and Community Development section on this website

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT:

‘YOU CAN’T BORE PEOPLE INTO BUYING YOUR PRODUCT’

In these competitive times, businesses need to ensure that the key elements to their success are in place and up to date.

Often, improving business performance needn’t mean additional cost, but just working smarter – not harder, and answering a few questions:

• Are employees getting the most out of, and giving the most to the business?

• Are sales at the optimum level?

• Are the displays, windows and promotional activity generating the best returns?

• Is the business projecting the right image?

• Does the business need more customers - more of the same or different?

Whether bespoke consultation, or workshop development utilising a range of programmes developed to address specific issues, GVA can help.