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

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Businesses in Nottingham 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.

Can you help start-ups in in Nottingham?

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

If you are based in in Nottingham 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.

Free startup guide

Start Your Own Business in Nottingham

Download the 2024 edition of our Free guide

An interactive step-by-step guide which also includes all of the most important subjects covered with links to useful articles and relevant contacts.

The idea of starting your own business can be incredibly exciting and who can blame you for being tempted?

However, the sad truth is that far too many new enterprises fail in the early stages. Our aim is to make sure that you don't become one of them.

This guide explains the key start-up subjects in simple English and points to where you can find help and support.

More Information and instant download

Nottingham Business Advisors

First Enterprise
A leading business support organisation in the heart of Nottingham, established to support the needs of pre-start and existing business owners in Nottingham and throughout the East Midlands. FREE, impartial and confidential one-to-one support, including the provision of business advice, training, access to finance, help with business plans, help with research and identifying sources of funding and information and sign-posting to other useful organisations. FEBA can help you to take your idea from concept to reality and provide follow-up and ongoing support as your business grows.
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Nottingham City Council - Business
Nottingham City Council supports business growth, employment and investment in the city through our economic development service. Their website contains a section dedicated to helping local business. This includes links to useful business support organisations in the area.
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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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Nottinghamshire County Council
Starting and growing your business. Start-up or grow your business in Nottinghamshire by accessing support and advice from the County Council and its partners, providing your business with a competitive advantage to successfully develop and compete on a local and global basis.
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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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NBV
NBV are a full member of the NFEA (National Federation of Enterprise Agencies), committed to encouraging the formation and growth of small businesses in England. All full members of the NFEA have achieved both organisational quality standards and individual standards (for their advisory staff).
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D2N2 Growth Hub
The D2N2 Growth Hub provides businesses in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire with a single point of access to business support. Our team of Growth Hub Business Advisers and our dedicated telephone enquiry service have the knowledge, skills and expertise to signpost you to the right initiatives and resources to support your business growth.
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East Midlands Chamber Start-Up Support
The Chamber, as the regions leading business support organisation, offers a huge amount of guidance, support and to advise those looking to start or that have recently started a new business. Business Start up support - becoming self-employed and starting a business can be extremely rewarding and profitable but obtaining the right guidance, support and advice is essential in order to turn ideas into reality and turning that reality into profit and business growth.
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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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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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LRB Consulting Limited
Health and Safety Consultancy based in the East Midlands. Helping business owners to find the time to run their own businesses, knowing the health and safety is taken care of. We also deal with fire safety and food safety. We have excellent packages for small businesses. We can help with accreditation schemes (like CHAS, SafeContractor, Exor, ConstructionLine, etc) and with the health and safety part of tender documents.
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My Wonderful Life Coach (tm)
Highly recommended Business & Personal Development Coach & Mentor to pre-starts, startups to growth businesses and enterprises. Experienced serial entrepreneur of 10+ varied businesses, Non-Exec director to companies. Practical input to help your business to start & grow. First session free - contact by email outlining your problem, question or help you need.
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NBV Enterprise Solutions
NBV is a not for profit organisation with over 30 years of experience in providing business advice and training. We proudly deliver a number of services designed to help you understand the different areas you need to consider when setting up your business. So from deciding to start a business, to mentoring or coaching and continuous support, we have the business service to suit you and your business.
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NBV Enterprise Solutions Ltd
Get pro-active support, training and resources for people committed to starting a business in the East Midlands. Receive personal business start-up support to move your business idea into a viable business plan and build skills to help you manage it. FREE* Personalised consultation. FREE* Business development support sessions. FREE* Business Master Classes. FREE* 3 months virtual office (from business start date). Grant funding* Start-up loans*. *Subject to area, eligibility and availability
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Paul Forsythe
Paul Forsythe can offer assistance to companies that want to be more successful developing and launching new products. Able to assume the role from an overall project manager to a practical hands on
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Steve Safety
Are you a Business Owner, Director or Manager who has a nagging fear that your health and safety procedures may be out of date? Serving companies in the UK we understand that keeping up to date with health & safety legislation can be complicated and time consuming, and you already have enough to deal with running your business from day to day.
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