Getting business advice

Are you ready to grow your business?

Whether you are just starting out, looking to expand, or ready to scale up, you can benefit from free, independent and impartial support from our economic growth and regeneration team who provide dedicated business support.

Our team of experts offer one-to-one advice which includes:

  • Business planning and strategy
  • Marketing and communication
  • Funding options

We also offer support and access to wider expertise for:

  • Sustainability, green initiatives and carbon footprint reduction
  • Regulation and compliance
  • International trade

We offer tailored services to your individual business to help overcome challenges and achieve your potential.

Local business support surgeries

Meet our business advisers at our local business support surgeries:

You can find your local council if you are unsure of your area.

Business support service enquiry form

If we don't have a surgery in your area please get in touch by filling out the form below:

Business support service enquiry form

 

Nationally, GOV.UK is the Government website that contains a wide range of support on national schemes and advice on all of its services. There is a specific section on businesses, with simple and practical information about starting up and running a business in the UK, including help if you're self-employed or a sole trader.

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