Coventry Best 4 Business

	On-line Business Promotion A multi functional website (www.coventryb4b.co.uk) has been built specifically for BID businesses, which provides: an effective online platform for contract tendering and business promotion; a Coventry business network; a Coventry business directory; free advertising on popular search engines; relevant news about your business area; tailored information on local crime initiatives, crime prevention and up-to-date warnings; messaging service; event calendar and a free classifieds section, suitable for job vacancies and items for sale
	Cost Reduction Service Coventry B4B is launching a new cost reduction service to help BID businesses cut the costs of their biggest overheads. Through a partnership with a cost reduction specialist, members will be able to access highly competitive prices for common services such as energy and waste.
	Business Area Champions A team of business experts, each with different specialisations, appointed to fully understand the issues faced by BID businesses and providing the appropriate hands-on help required to resolve these issues - be it advice, advocacy, lobbying or support. Available now.
	Crime Prevention Advice Preventing crime saves businesses time, effort and money.  Coventry B4B has employed a security specialist with over 40 years' experience to provide a crime prevention advisory service.  He liaises not only with West Midlands Police, local crime prevention bodies and site action groups, but is also available to give one-to-one advice specific to your individual business premise. Available now.
	Actively Monitored CCTV Network Actively monitored CCTV is a proven deterrent to criminals and to those engaging in anti-social behaviour.  It can also have a very positive effect on your employees' sense of safety.  Coventry B4B is establishing a network of 300 high-quality surveillance cameras which are actively monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week from a purpose-built control centre. Rollout has commenced.
	24/7 Mobile Security Patrols Business crime costs each business an average of £7,000 per year.  Security specialist MITIE have been contracted to patrol the 84 BID sites at least three times per day.  These patrols operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
	High-Speed Broadband Connectivity High-quality broadband connectivity is now an essential business tool. Coventry B4B is rolling out a fully supported business broadband service based on leading edge fibre and wireless technologies. This service provides speeds of up to 8Mbs and is included at not extra cost to BID members. Rollout has commenced.
	Image & Perception The City's perception is very important and Coventry's negative image has direct impact on staff recruitment, staff retention, competitiveness and profitability. Coventry B4B is undertaking targeted marketing initiatives specifically aimed at improving the perception of Coventry.  Available now.

If you would like to discuss the benefits package in more detail or you would like to arrange a meeting with a Business Area Champion, please ring: 02476 654300 or contact via the website