Programme
 

Universal business support programme

Universal business support programme
Growth Hub
West England

The West of England Combined Authority is working in partnership with the local councils to provide start ups, small businesses and aspiring business owners with the support they need to get set for success.Universal Business Support is free, and open to all entrepreneurs, start up businesses and established SMEs in the West of England - that’s Bristol, Bath and North East Somerset, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. Our Universal Business Support programme provides training and expert advice for those who are (or are hoping to become) business owners, whether you’re self employed or leading an established small business. We can support businesses in any sector, from retail to removals. To find out more or request a call back visit us here


Eligibility requirements

 
Growth Hub
West England
 
The West of England Growth Hub is the West of England Combined Authority’s dedicated business support service. 360-degree business support We provide tailored support, expert guidance and access to finance and support programmes to small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). We bring together local and national business support in one place, making it easy for you to find what you need. Free service We are a free and impartial service open to all businesses, from all sectors. We offer help to businesses throughout Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We will connect you to the best public and private sector partners and suppliers to help your business develop and grow. One-to-one business support Free, one-to-one business advice is also available through the Growth Hub. Our Enterprise Advisors will help you : Access development programmes and funding Connect to support, advice and guidance from our expert partners Identify the challenges and opportunities for your business Benefit from support networks, events and peer support. We’d also like to invite you to explore our suite of online tools, training and services. These have been made available to you by our expert partners. Contact us today Please contact us by email at wearegrowth@westofengland-ca.gov.uk with your query and contact details. Please include your business name, sector, the address of your registered offices and telephone/email contact details. To contact us by telephone, please call 0117 456 6955 between 9:30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Please note our phone lines may be busy during this period. If you’re unable to reach us immediately, please email us at wearegrowth@westofengland-ca.gov.uk and we’ll arrange a time to call you back.
 

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