Business Services

We offer a range of services to actively engage with and develop businesses that operate in the sectors of tourism, hospitality, leisure, events, sport and retail.

We offer specialist consultants and trained staff to help meet your needs. With extensive knowledge in research, interpretation, analysis and innovation, our teams of experts are available to help fulfil your requirements.

Our staff have specific expertise in:

• Consultancy, research & development projects. Our clients include Tesco, Sainsburys, John Lewis, Hilton, De Vere Hotel Group, Green King, Bournemouth Borough Council and Southampton Airport
• Short courses & continuing professional development (CPD)
• Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with companies including Fudges Bakery, Olives Et Al and a highly successful engagement with Dorset Cereals
• Market research through our dedicated Market Research Group
• Applied research projects for clients including Kennett District Council (retail revival strategy for Devizes), Wiltshire County Council (regeneration of Tidworth) and Derwentside District Council (strategic review of the retail offer in County Durham).