Business Advice Luton Borough

Free* support for your business The South East Midlands Start-up Programme, funded by the European Regional Development Fund, provides residents of Bedfordshire, Central Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes, Aylesbury Vale and Cherwell, Northampton, Corby, Daventry and Wellingborough with access to 12 hours of FREE support for small businesses and start-ups. This can be in the form of: - one-to-one business advice - webinars and workshops - access to business start-up services - business incubation workspace - specialist social enterprise support

There is a range of support and advice available to help you start your business and develop your business plan. The business support page on the Luton Borough Website includes Information from GOV.UK Start-up support Advice, support and resources for starting your own business. Business planning Signposting service to organisations who assist in business planning. Find business finance, keep your business afloat, business rates and support from HMRC. Growing your business From trading us with to exporting and international trade. Business networking Connect with local businesses and grow your business network. Conference and venue hire facilities in Luton Contact information Economic development service Luton Borough Council, Town Hall, George Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2BQ Tel: 01582 547227 Email economicdevelopment@luton.gov.uk

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