Powering Local Businesses

Build a stronger business with a £1,000 grant

Enterprise Nation and EDF Small Business, supported by Square, are giving out £25,000 in funding to help 25 small businesses invest in practical improvements.

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Receive £1,000 to invest in measures to make your business stronger for the future

Through the Powering Local Businesses campaign, 25 businesses will each receive a grant of £1,000 to help them make meaningful upgrades and become more resilient. Whether you're buying software, adopting better payment systems, investing in sustainable upgrades or upgrading equipment, or are hiring a consultant, this is your chance to make useful changes that help your business run more smoothly and prepare for what's ahead.

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Powering Local Businesses podcast

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Conversations, insights and ideas to help local businesses keep learning, adapting and growing.

Powering Local Businesses events

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Join upcoming events to get expert advice, fresh ideas and practical support for your business.

Powering Local Businesses resources

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Practical blogs, guides and expert advice to help local businesses tackle challenges and keep moving forward.

Your roadmap to success

Browse our collection of guides, tips and webinars created to tackle the real challenges that all local businesses face.

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Connect with business experts

Talk to advisers who understand local and high-street business and can offer real solutions for you to put into action.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Powering Local Businesses is a campaign from Enterprise Nation and EDF Small Business. It's designed to support all local businesses – no matter where they're based, whatever sector they occupy and however they sell (online, offline or both) – to grow sustainably.

The campaign is for everyone, no matter where they are on their business journey. But you'll find it particularly beneficial if you're:

a high-street retailer
an e-commerce business
a manufacturer or supplier, or
a service-based business

Keep an eye on this hub page and you'll find:

small business grants
opportunities to test retail concepts and feature in a pop-up shop
free online workshops covering topics including sustainability, branding and much more
a brand-new season of our Small Business Sessions podcast
research papers shaped by the latest business insights

Visit our events page for a calendar of upcoming events you can join. Please email events@enterprisenation.com if you have any questions about anything event-related.

Of course! Please get in touch at hello@enterprisenation.com and the Enterprise Nation team will be happy to help.

Receive £1,000 to invest in measures to make your business stronger for the future

Powering Local Businesses podcast

Powering Local Businesses events

Powering Local Businesses resources

Your roadmap to success

Connect with business experts

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

What is Powering Local Businesses?

Who is Powering Local Businesses for?

What will I get if I sign up to Powering Local Businesses?

How do I join an event?

I have a question. Can I speak to someone?