Small Business Support
Business Information Point have been providing high-quality business support and advice across Devon for over 30 years.
We have a team of highly experienced business advisors who have a wealth of knowledge and expertise working to help people start or grow their businesses. All of our business advisors have a wide-ranging knowledge of many business sectors and types, from pre-starts to larger enterprises, and understand the challenges that businesses face as they start and grow.
At any one time, we are usually working on a number of business support programmes offering various types of support for new and existing businesses. This support is normally fully funded (depending on eligibility criteria) through various sources such as local authorities as well as Government funding.
The business support we provide usually includes one-to-one advice with one of our experienced advisors, complemented by a variety of business skills workshops and online learning.
Our funded support
Her Vision Her Venture
Have you always wanted to be your own boss? This programme, funded by NatWest, is for women in Devon and Cornwall who want to explore starting their own business. We can help you identify business opportunities based on your skills and interests, or we can help make an existing idea a reality.
Gain freedom and flexibility. Start your next chapter today.
East Devon Carbon Action Programme
Free support for businesses and community organisations of all sizes across East Devon to measure and reduce their carbon impact, bring in more environmentally-friendly practices and move towards becoming net zero.
This programme also enables access to the Carbon Action Fund which will provide grant funding for decarbonisation equipment.
Prosper Business Support
Free business support for pre-start and existing businesses in Mid Devon, East Devon and Exeter.
This specialised support is designed to help businesses and entrepreneurs improve productivity, reach net zero goals, move into new markets, develop new products, take on staff and a whole lot more. Choose from four areas of support.
Pathway to Digital
Free support for businesses in Plymouth looking to boost efficiency and streamline processes through the use of technology.
The programme will be delivered via workshops and one-to-one sessions. Read more about the benefits here.
Construction Business Support
Do you wish you had more time to focus on improving the efficiency of your construction business?
Our free one-to-one advice helps construction and maintenance professionals reduce costs, improve tender success and run their businesses more efficiently.
West Devon & South Hams Business Support
Free support for businesses in the West Devon and South Hams area. The programme is open to all businesses regardless of sector or size, as well as anyone thinking of or in the process of becoming self-employed. Get one-to-one support with an experienced business advisor.
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Supporting you
Starting a Business
Got a great idea but don't know where to start? Find out what support we can offer to help you get your business off the ground.
LEARN MOREGrowing a Business
Our expert advisors can help identify opportunities for growth and help you obtain funding to take your business to the next level.
LEARN MOREGrants & Funding
Find out what business funding is available in your areas. We can also work with you to submit a strong application.
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