Business Advice Bristol

BRAVE Enterprise is Bristol’s leading small business advice service. With the help of approachable, experienced business professionals we offer advice, training and consultancy to thousands of people each year – helping them to start and run successful, profitable businesses. Established in 1983 as an independent, not-for-profit organisation, BRAVE will support you if you are: thinking about starting a business or becoming self-employed for the first time, starting a business, running a business you’d like to develop and grow in need of solutions to business problems As a social enterprise, our aim is to offer top-quality advice and training which is accessible to all and at extremely affordable prices.

Open to existing SMEs and budding entrepreneurs within the Private Sector - with a particular focus on construction, engineering and food services. If you have an idea you’d like to make a reality, or you’re looking for advice and mentorship on how to take your business to the next level, then you’re in the right place. If you get involved in the SBES programme, you can expect expert advice, support and mentorship across pre-start and existing businesses growth. Introduction to Enterprise workshops, via the YTKO OutSet, to support entrepreneurs to explore business ideas and start trading.

Looking to start or grow your own business in Bristol?Bristol has a thriving community of entrepreneurs and growing businesses crossing a range of industry sectors. YTKO provides fully funded support to pre-start, start-up and growth businesses across Bristol. Bristol Inclusive & Sustainable Business and Enterprise Support (BrisBES) is a new programme designed to deliver high quality, inclusive and sustainable support to Bristols entrepreneurs and business. Through BrisBES, you can take your small business to the next level with the support of 1:1 coaching, training workshops, e-learning, networking events, grants and more! YTKO Ltd.Unit 1.6, First Floor, Temple Studios,Temple Gate,BristolBS1 6QA

Membership Adviser for the FSB in the Bristol area. We help SME's reduce the cost of their essential services and grow their business. If you would like to know more, feel free to get in touch.

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We have now launched our North and East Bristol Support service (NEBS), funded by Bristol City Council (BCC) and the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) as part of Universal Business Support. It offers support for pre-starts, new and existing private businesses and social enterprises in all sectors. Despite the name of the programme, we are pleased to say that we are able to support any businesses in Bristol who are not eligible for the South Bristol Enterprise Support programme. Whilst our marketing will focus on North & East Bristol we are available across all areas of Bristol. YTKO Ltd. Floor 3, 2 – 4 Park Street Bristol BS1 5PB

Business West represents and works with over 18,000 businesses across the region, delivering a range of support and events. Their website contains masses of information that could help you including advice on how to start a business, grow a business, funding, export and much more. Business West, Leigh court business centre, Pill Rd, Abbots Leigh, Bristol BS8 3RL

The West of England Growth Hub supports businesses throughout Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire to innovate, grow and thrive. We achieve this by connecting businesses to support streams and encouraging collaboration. We offer free telephone and face-to-face support tailored to the needs and goals of your business. We listen to your vision for the future and your views on the challenges you face.

The Department for Business & Trade helps businesses export and grow into global markets. We also help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK. Our services are provided in over 100 markets throughout the world. We are passionate about what we do. Thats why we constantly review our services in light of customer feedback and the impact they offer, which means theyll vary from time to time.

Prowess is the online hub for women-friendly business support, inspiration and information. Our vision is an environment where women in business can flourish. Be inspired Prowess is full of stories and shared experiences from women who’ve made their own way in business. Everyone has a story to tell. And women who are thinking of starting a business – and those looking to grow – say there aren’t enough stories of real women in business out there. In our recent survey 43% said they wanted to read more experiences and case studies from ‘real’ women in business! Read them here, or submit your own here.

With more than two decades of experience as a fire safety consultancy, FRS provides exceptional service to various sectors across the UK. We not only assist you in meeting industry regulations but also serve as your all-in-one solution for all your health and safety requirements, essentially acting as your external department.

Were expert in growing business and working with directors and senior teams to build strategy, quicken the pace of change and deliver sustainable growth. We blend knowledge and research with current business thinking, combined with a practical approach gained from our experience of working with high growth businesses. You will receive executive business coaching and board advice from top consultants to help you make better and more informed decisions during times of great challenge and change. We help you use your companys financial resources to achieve your short- and long-term objectives through budgeting, forecasting and raising money.

Bristol City Council's website has a section dedicated to helping local businesses. Within this you will find a page dedicated to starting your own business and key local contacts in and around Bristol.

BRAVE Enterprise has helped thousands of entrepreneurs start and run successful and profitable businesses in Bristol. BRAVE is an independent, not-for-profit organisation based in Bristol. BRAVE provides support to: Trading businesses looking to develop and grow Business needing solutions to problems, Start-up businesses, those thinking about starting a business or becoming self employed for the first time.

Professional advice and guidance for business owners on all issues relating to the employment and management of people within a business. We provide practical solutions which really benefit your business.

Big Support for Small Business Whatever size or shape of small business you are, and whatever your business needs, the Bristol Enterprise Support Service powered by Blue Orchid is for you! We offer a FREE customised support package designed specifically to help small businesses to:

Flair4IT are a energetic, fresh faced IT company at the heart of Bristol supporting companies ranging from SMEs to local government.

Free confidential impartial information, advice and guidance is provided. For further information please call 0117 9781708 between 9.00am - 5.00pm or e-mail us at gatehousecentre@yahoo.co.uk.

A legal services firm, providing advice on the best structure for new start-ups (LLP, LTD etc), as well as drafting any necessary documentation from Articles and Memorandums of Association, Shareholder Agreements, Partnership Agreements.