Our programme of business support, thanks to funding from West Devon and South Hams local authorities, is open to all businesses regardless of sector or size, as well as anyone thinking of, or in the process of, becoming self-employed.

As the programme is fully funded, there is absolutely no cost to you. So, if you're thinking of starting your own business and have questions on anything from whether to be a sole trader or limited company, how to use social media, understanding your finances or anything else to get your business off the ground, we can help.

Equally, if you're already in business and would like a sounding board to work through challenges you're facing, we can help with that, too. You might be wondering how to navigate the next steps of growth, or you might need some advice on marketing, recruitment, financial planning, business strategy, implementing AI into your processes, social media or something else. We can help you find answers to questions both large and small.

All our meetings are conducted virtually over an online meeting platform such as Zoom and the advice is completely tailored to your specific needs. It's a great opportunity to discuss all aspects of your business, one-to-one with an experienced advisor who is local to the area, and, therefore, understands the challenges faced by businesses in the West Devon and South Hams region.

The support includes:

• One-to-one virtual meeting with an experienced, Devon-based business advisor.
• Telephone and email support when you need it.
• A programme of webinars on a range of useful topics.