Advice and Services to support your business

Starting in business

Starting a business is a rewarding, challenging experience. But it's one that you don’t have to face alone. Whether you’ve got a business idea that you would like to explore further, or you’ve been trading for up to a year, we can help you gain the advice, knowledge and funding needed to improve your chances of success.

Growing a business

Start your journey to growth and take your business to the next level with our expert range of support and advice. Whether you're an SME looking to grow your business but need some support, or you're keen to up-skill your workforce, we have a range of programmes that can be tailored to your needs.

Business Innovation

Delivered by Business West in the South West, Innovate UK Business Growth is a key part of the UK innovation agency’s investment in innovative businesses that drive economic growth.

Funding and finance

Funding is a major challenge for many start-up businesses and there is no magic, easy solution. You may know your business idea inside-out, but the likelihood is that you'll have to work hard to convince people that your business is worth investing in.

International Trade

International sales have provided substantial growth for thousands of UK businesses and right now demand for quality British products and services is on the rise all over the world. And we’re here to help you take advantage of these exciting opportunities.

Developing your Workforce

Whether you're looking to upskill your existing staff, recruit new people with the right skills and knowledge, create a workforce development plan or find out more about apprenticeships, our expert skills team can help. We'll guide you through the often complicated skills landscape and funding to access support which most businesses don't even know exist.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Boost your profits with international customers

International sales have provided substantial growth for thousands of UK businesses and right now demand for quality British products and services is on the rise all over the world. And we’re here to help you take advantage of these exciting opportunities.