Torbay Business Support

Fully funded one-to-one business support and workshops

For over 30 years, we’ve provided free expert business support to entrepreneurs and businesses across Torbay and the wider South West. Our knowledgeable local advisors have helped many business owners start, grow, and succeed.  

Working in partnership with local authorities, we offer fully funded business support programs designed to help both new and established businesses. Subject to eligibility, these programs include one-to-one consultations, business skills workshops, and online learning opportunities. You can explore our latest support options here.

Funded through government, local authority initiatives and other funding partners, our services ensure businesses in Torbay have access to free expert guidance.

We also collaborate with agencies and social enterprises to help businesses develop in key areas such as digital transformation, sustainability, and marketing—empowering you to build a stronger, more resilient business. 

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

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
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    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
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    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 Torbay.
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