During this time of ‘deep’ recession that we currently find ourselves in, it is sometimes hard for businesses to see light at the end of the proverbial tunnel It is hard to imagine a way forward when every way you turn costs are going up and budgets are being cut to ease the financial pressure that we are all under

Bedford is a historic market town dating back to the 12th century, its prime location on the banks of the River Ouse making it an ideal magnet for retail trade Bedfordshire is a rural community with an economy traditionally based around farming