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Where to find business support organisations who help start-ups.

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Businesses in Exeter are more likely to succeed if they seek and act upon the advice of a professional business adviser. This page should point you in the right direction.

"You don't know, what you don't know" is a great saying and so applicable to starting a business. There are so many considerations in the early stages that taking advice from an experienced business adviser will dramatically increase your chances of success.

See list of local business support organisations below.

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Can you help start-ups in in Exeter?

If so, your logo, company details and link to your site could be here!

If you are based in in Exeter or offer a product or service which could help existing local businesses and start-ups, we would love you to help you reach them. Our aim is to increase the chances of every new business's success by highlighting the help that is available in the area.

You are able to add a free listing or act as our recommended local partner for only £10 per year!

Local partners

We are happy to promote anyone who is prepared to offer friendly support to local start-ups.

Our local partners have been kind enough to help us and are keen to help you too.

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If you would like some free friendly advice from a trusted local partner, please complete the form.

There will not be any pressure nor will you be under any obligation to buy paid services.

Alternatively you can contact Andy Pringle at andy@syob.net and he can help guide you with more information or suggest the best person to contact.

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Exeter Business Advisors

Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone
The Exeter and East Devon Enterprise Zone covers four major employment sites strategically located with excellent transport links on the edge of the vibrant city of Exeter and close to Devons outstanding coast and countryside. From start-ups to corporate headquarters, the Zone is the perfect place for businesses to flourish.
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Levelling Up
Levelling Up means creating opportunities for everyone across the UK by: improving jobs, pay and living standards making streets safer protecting health and wellbeing investing in high streets and town centres improving local transport Opportunities wherever you areThe UK Government is investing 13 billion in Levelling Up projects for local people and local businesses across the country to help grow the economy, create jobs, improve transport and provide skills training and local business support. You can find local projects from this page.
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Exeter Works
Considering starting your own business? This page on the Exeter Works website highlights the main sources of support locally that we would recommend when planning a start up. You may also need to seek some financial and legal advice from your bank, accountant and solicitor to ensure that you have thought about all of these aspects.
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Heart of SW Growth Hub
The Heart of the South West Growth Hub provides independent diagnosis and referrals to business support schemes and sources of further support. We are the first point of contact for businesses in the Heart of the South West LEP area wishing to develop and grow. Our service works in partnership with existing local and national business support services and will help businesses access the right support for them without duplicating existing provision.
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UK Research & Innovation
We invest in research and innovation to enrich lives, drive economic growth, and create jobs and high-quality public services across the UK. We are transforming tomorrow together.
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Department for Business & Trade
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.
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Prowess- Women in Business
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.
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Exeter City Council - Business
Within this section on the Exeter City Council website you can find information for businesses wanting to start up or relocate to Exeter. Find out why Exeter is a popular choice and how you can obtain expert support and advice.
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Freelance Heroes
The Freelance Heroes portal is the best place for UK freelancers and small business owners to be seen and get the support they need. Whether you’re starting out, settling in to or scaling up your freelance business, navigating the changing marketplace can be challenging. That’s why on top of essential practical support, our community provides the moral support to help you go it alone without feeling alone. We like to think of our members as virtual business sidekicks; always there, when you need them. Free membership includes: fortnightly emails with tips and news; the right to access advice and support through our 10,000 strong community of freelancers; invites to our community events.
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bip (Business Information Point)
Business Information Point have been helping people start and stay in business throughout the South West for over 20 years. Since setting up as an enterprise agency in 1993, we have worked tirelessly to support self-employed individuals and small businesses with our blend of practical, down-to-earth advice and interactive workshops. We're a friendly bunch, and between us we have more years of business experience than we care to admit. Being able to advise, support and inspire people to develop and grow sustainable and profitable businesses is what gets us up in the morning (and not the strong coffee, honest). Business Information Point, Okehampton Business Centre, Unit 10, Higher Stockley MeadOkehampton, Devon, EX20 1FJ
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Exeter Business Support
Exeter Business Support Provides free advice, coaching and mentoring for Start up and Trading Businesses in the Exeter and Mid Devon Area.
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Exeter Business Support
We offer free Business Advice, coaching and training for start up and trading businesses. Free half day business start up course. fast track into the Exeter Enterprise Club 5 Module Program.
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Exeter Business Support
Exeter Business Support aims to provide: - Support for start ups to mature small and medium enterprises - Resources to help business including diagnostics, one-to-one advice, brokerage, coaching and mentoring, Internet resources, workshops and network events - Business advice that is relevant, impartial and confidential - Cross referrals across the partnership when required - Assistance for students in the University and Exeter College looking to start up
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Federation Of Small Businesses
I can assist with a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and ways to save you money. Call for a chat to see how I can help you.
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ibd
Ibd are a group of over 250 specialist advisers to SMEs. Our advisers are all experienced in running businesses in all areas and sectors. Whatever your needs, we can help
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ibd
Business adviser with 20 years experience of owning and managing businesses. I have started up 2 of my own businesses and work with start ups on a daily basis
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ibd
Business Advice and Mentoring for SMEs.
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Kirsty Piercy Virtual Assistant
Virtual Assistant based in Devon, in the UK. If you are looking for someone to support you to reduce your stress and give you more time for your work or home life, then I could help you. I specialise in small businesses and new start ups. I can assist you with administration, finance, travel, logistics and other ad hoc tasks or projects. I offer a free initial call to assess what you need and how I can help you. If you chose to work with me you can outsource tasks to me, I will get the task done quickly and efficiently. I work in a way that benefits busy people, so I reply quickly and in plain English.
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Stanton Attree - Independent Consultant
Completely free business advice blog, resources and answers to submitted questions. Areas include marketing, finance, accounting, strategy, planning, innovation and operational improvement.
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