Support offered
If you or your business are eligible, the programme can provide various support services.
Pre-start appraisal
Includes one-to-one advice, guidance, and support.
This stage is to validate whether your idea is viable and to support you with the basics of starting a business, including:
- writing a business plan
- market research
- cash flow and finance
- company registration
- product testing
- intellectual property
- legal guidance
It will also include a diagnostic and action plan to support the next stage of the journey.
Startup and launch
Includes one-to-one advice, webinars, workshops and peer-to-peer networks.
Once we know a business is viable, we will provide information and advice to help you build on the key principals and launch your business. Areas of focus may include:
- marketing
- finance
- risk management
- mindset
Post-start support and growth
This stage will support business with a high growth potential. The package of support may include:
- a specialist diagnostic
- mentoring support
- leadership skills
- cash flow/raising finance
- innovation
- peer-to-peer networking
- one-to-one advice
