Services

Preparing Sector Strategies

We have work closely with clients who want to develop sector-based economic development strategies.  In many cases the aim is to take advantage of specific opportunities such as the Olympics or local concentrations of businesses.

We utilise a range of tools and techniques including:

• Desk based research and analysis
• Sector profiling identifying industries, firm size and employment
• In depth studies and interviews with key figures
• Liaising with sector partners and trade organisations
• Detailing strategies to achieve specific goals 

When working to prepare sector strategies we work closely with the business community to identify key issues; including constraints and opportunities for growth. Our experience indicates that this is often the first time that public agencies gain a real insight into the businesses that are responsible for a significant proportion of local jobs.