South Hams Business Support

Fully funded one-to-one business support and workshops

For over 30 years, we’ve proudly supported businesses across the South Hams and the wider South West with expert, free advice and guidance. Our friendly local advisors have helped countless entrepreneurs start, grow, and thrive.

We work closely with local authorities to deliver fully funded business support programs (depending on eligibility) designed to help new and established businesses succeed. These programs typically offer tailored one-to-one consultations, business skills workshops, and online learning opportunities. You can explore our latest support options here.

Our free business support is backed by government and local authority funding, ensuring businesses in the South Hams can access the most up-to-date guidance.

We also work closely with agencies and social enterprises to provide additional expertise in key areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, and marketing—helping you build a more resilient business ready for whatever the future holds.

Explore the free support available and have a chat with us today

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Areas we can help you with

We can support you in the following areas:

Business planning & strategy
Start-up support
Business funding and loan & grant applications
Marketing & digital tools
Employment & HR advice
Sustainability
Other challenges that you might be facing.

Areas we can help you with

We can support you in the following areas:

Business planning & strategy
Start-up support
Business funding and loan & grant applications
Marketing & digital tools
Employment & HR advice
Sustainability
Other challenges that you might be facing.

Workshops

There are no upcoming events.

There are no upcoming events.

West Devon Business Support - Success Stories

“Our overall experience with BIP has been amazing. We have been given all the help and advice we could possibly need, and their advisors always have time to sit down and listen to ideas you have and give their advice on them. From simple things such as registering a new business to advanced online marketing, BIP has helped us 100% all the way! 

 If you are a small business and everything is starting to get on top of you, or you need any advice, do not hesitate to contact BIP, they can help you in more ways than you can imagine. They always provide a professional service and give the best possible advice. Don’t be scared to ask for help!” 

Ben Bailey, Flyonix 

"Helpful, knowledgeable, conscientious, prompt, professional, a really good service to have in the area. I’d be a bit stuck without them. Go straight to BIP.

I have passed this advice on to many people over the years and indeed got a message this morning from someone who has taken that advice saying, “Thank you – they are amazing!” 

Jo Henderson, The Cabin Company

Our funded support

At any one time, we have a number of funded programmes offering various types of support for both new and existing businesses. Find out what's happening in your area here.

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Business funding

Looking for a cash injection? We've always got our finger on the pulse when it comes to the latest small business grants and funding opportunities in South Hams.

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