• Yorkshire hauliers can apply for assistance—which could range from
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advice to financial help— from a variety of sources. As the name suggests, Training and Enterprise Councils (TECs) concentrate on staff training. The Investors In People Standard is run by all TECs. Here emphasis is put on staff development, which in effect means offering a firm advice about staff training, but in some cases subsidies are available.
The role of Business Links is slightly different. Rather than catering for staff development, a Business Link concentrates on the company itself. For example, a Business Link could offer specialist advice on installing Internet equipment. Business Links also run seminars on how to enhance your business.
Training grants are also available from the European Social Fund, which can offer up to 45% of training costs.
In addition, haulage firms could be eligible for grants from the European Regional Development Fund, Although some hauliers do get assistance, priority goes to job creation schemes in the manufacturing sector. However this scheme clearly benefits service companies in the region.