Signposting
Discover all the support available to help your business grow
BIP have been providing fully funded tailored, small business advice in the South West for over 25 years.
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As an enterprise agency, they don't make a profit and instead of charging you, are funded by local councils, central government schemes and European projects.
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Cosmic are the digital solutions people facilitating digital success for all, in a uniquely crafted and inspiring way. Our purpose is to inspire and empower people, businesses and communities to confidently use digital by providing the insight, services and skills needed to thrive.
Whether you’re starting or growing your own business, or need advice on protecting your assets, BIPC Devon is here to help.
Offering expert one-to-one help, access to databases and other business resources, networking events and co-working events.
Offering free business advice and support services for established businesses and those looking to start-up in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay.
The Growth Hub Advisors have the resources to link you with business support programmes and organisations that can help you start, run or grow your business.
Love Devon? Then you’ll love Made in Devon – a mark of credibility and assurance that a business is local, legal and trustworthy.
Any business that is based in Devon, has been operating for more than six months and takes pride in buying from and supporting other Devon businesses can apply to join.
One of the unique benefits of joining the FSB is the local support they provide to our members through their team of dedicated staff and volunteers located in every region across the UK.
Local Councils
Always check your local parish council for local grants and support.
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They are a government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.
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The Heart of the South West Trading Standards Service advises and supports businesses to grow and develop, works to protect consumers and the economy by ensuring legal and honest trading, and offers services to other local authorities.
Small business meet-ups offer a relaxed, informal environment for small business owners to connect with fellow founders, from collaborations, find opportunities and solve business challenges.
North Devon Plus aims to be the enabler of economic growth for people, businesses and communities in northern Devon to help them flourish and prosper
Take initiative. Lead a programme. Level-up your business leadership. SBA are here to support start up owners, existing businesses and employees in reaching for the stars.
As the largest business membership organisation in the region, they believe in business as a force for good. Enabling opportunities for growth, together creating impact.
Do you know a organisation that supports starts up and small businesses and should be added here?
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