Starting a Business

If you are looking at starting a business, we can support you through an exciting and challenging time. There is a lot to think about and get right as well as some pitfalls to avoid. By sitting down with an experienced business advisor, you can discuss your business idea and and get some guidance on the next steps to take.

We have helped thousands of people make the jump to become self-employed. The support we offer includes:

  • Preparing business plans
  • Applying for grants and loans
  • Marketing and sales
  • Company formation
  • Tax and self-assessment
  • Employment
  • Legislative requirements

It's a broad base of practical, no nonsense advice that builds the foundations of a strong business.

Depending on where you live or what sort of business you are thinking of starting, you may be able to get help from us for free or at a subsidised rate.

Help could be on a one-to-one basis with an experienced business advisor, in a small group session or on one of our free business skills workshops.

Download our free beginner's guide to creating a marketing plan.

Select "yes" in the box above to subscribe to our email list. We will send you updates on upcoming free workshops, small business related news and articles as well as local funding and support no more than twice a month. We never sell or share your details with third parties and you can unsubscribe at any time. Please check our privacy policy to see how we store and manage your submitted data.

Get in touch

Would you like some support with your business? Please fill in your details below and we'll get back to you shortly.


    Would you like to join our email newsletter? We will send you updates on upcoming free workshops, small business related news and articles as well as local funding and support no more than twice a month.

    Yes

    By clicking below to submit this form, you acknowledge that the information you provide will be processed in accordance with our privacy policy.


    Other ways we can help

    Starting a Business

    Starting a BusinessLEARN MORE

    Business Funding

    Small Business FundingLEARN MORE

    Business Workshops

    Business WorkshopsWORKSHOPS