Business Advice Yate

Whether you have a big idea to get off the ground, an existing business which is facing some new hurdles, or youve decided its finally time to be your own boss; you are now part of the self-employment revolution.The roads going to be rocky, but journeys are always easier with the right people around you. Every entrepreneur, freelancer and small business owner goes through the same set of challenges, and since 2017 weve helped over 700 of them to come out on top. All of our training, courses, advice and resources are free of charge. Start and Grow Enterprise is devoted to helping Gloucestershire continue its reputation of self-starting innovation and invention, by making it easy to get the right support.

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.

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.

Take advantage of funded business advice and support available to businesses and residents based in South Gloucestershire. The South Gloucestershire Business Support Service is a publicly funded program that forms part of Universal Business Support a West of England Combined Authority initiative, delivered in partnership with South Gloucestershire Council.

The West of England Combined Authoritys dedicated business support service, the West of England Growth Hub, provides small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) with tailored one-to-one advice and access to finance, support programmes and expert guidance. We combine all national and local business support in one place and bring together the best public and private sector partners and suppliers so its easy for you to find what you need. And our friendly team of dedicated Enterprise Advisors are on standby to answer your queries and facilitate your needs. We offer the same level of free, impartial support to businesses from all sectors. No matter what stage your business is at, or how small, well help you achieve your ambitions with tailored advice and guidance.

Property Search - contact us with any questions or queries you have, whether youre starting a business or thinking of expanding. We can help you find suitable commercial premises from a single desk to a design & build opportunity. Recruiting Staff - is your business expanding or are you thinking of locating to South Gloucestershire? We can sign-post you to our partners, who can help you find the right workforce to help your business flourish and grow. Monthly Bulletin - if you would like to be added to the inSG monthly mailing list, to be kept informed about the latest economic and business news and events affecting South Gloucestershire. For Inward Investment and business expansion related enquiries, email: business@southglos.gov.uk

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.

MD2MD provides Leadership Development with a difference. MD2MD members build confidence and competence learning from and with other leaders with real university of life experience. MD2MD members cannot afford long periods out of the office so we meet for one day each month. In addition to being more manageable,this more effective in applying Kaizen (continuous improvement) principles to learning. Improving our business one step at a time month after month ultimately delivers radical performance improvement.

With free support for entrepreneurs with big ideas, youre in the best place possible if you want to start your own business The Growth Hub provides fully funded personalised support for businesses at all stages of growth. Plus, with excellent higher education facilities, youve got everything you need to become the next big thing.

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.

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.

The South Gloucestershire Council's website contains a section dedicated to advice for small businesses. If you have a small business, there is a wealth of support and advice available for you. Business finance - Bristol Enterprise Development Fund (BEDF). Chambers of commerce - the chamber of commerce is a form of business network whose goal is to further the interests of businesses in the area. Commercial and industrial premises - where to find information on commercial and industrial premises within South Gloucestershire. Equalities employment guidance - this is an online resource for busy managers and employers who want to do the right thing, and get it right first time. Starting up a business - find out more about starting a business or accessing and downloading support. Tourism businesses - information for businesses in the tourism sector.

We are a firm of business advisers who specialise in helping you, as a business owner-manager, to plan and prepare for every stage of your businesss life cycle, from its start up and early growth to your eventual exit.