Starting Up

Starting Up

Starting up a business for the first time can be an overwhelming and daunting process.

Becoming self-employed can be rewarding, but it also requires plenty of research beforehand to ensure that you are fully prepared to build your new business.

All new businesses need support and advice, ensuring that their new venture has the greatest chance of success and that any risk, identified or not, is mitigated. This section of the website provides you with a comprehensive overview of all the different elements you need to consider when starting up a business. We can support you at every stage of your start up journey, from planning your business ideas right through to growing your business.

If you’re not sure where to start, there are People to Support Your Start-Up, helping you to begin your new venture.

Free Expert Business Advice and Support

Your business is unique but the challenges that you face aren’t, with our support, we can help get you through them.

Our impartial business support is delivered by experienced, expert business advisers, giving you the right advice at the right time for your business.

Contact us today to access a wealth of support, events, business growth programmes and expert advice.

David Smith​​​​
Business Adviser
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