The Business Hothouse - How To Start A Start-upClose

If you've ever dreamed of starting your own business, or if your business is still at an early stage, we can provide all the advice and guidance that you need to get that business idea going.

The Business Hothouse - Developing Leaders and ManagersClose

Developing effective leadership and management skills within your business is critical to the success of your growth strategy. This area of free support is aimed at all businesses that want to learn how to develop their team of people. At a series of free conference-style events - delivered by the University of Chichester - you will learn a range of management techniques and leadership skills. Until the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted, these events will be held remotely.

Budget 2021Close

Summary of main measures outlined by the Chancellor on 3 March 2021

Business Support Request FormClose

Complete the linked form and a member of the businesses support team will get back to you.

Growth ChampionsClose

The Growth Champion Network is a collection of consultants, all carefully curated as experts in their respected fields.

The Champions support can be used to help businesses scenario plan for COVID-19

Innovate UKClose

Innovate UK is part of UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental public body funded by a grant-in-aid from the UK government.

We drive productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses to develop and realise the potential of new ideas, including those from the UK’s world-class research base.

Innovate2SucceedClose

The Innovate2Succeed programme is designed to stimulate innovation, improve competitiveness and reduce the risks of and improve the efficiency of launching a new product or service.

London Business HubClose

Supporting London’s businesses to start, sustain and grow

The Business Hothouse - Commercialising InnovationClose

Exploiting a new idea, a new product or a new service can lead to increased business productivity and growth. These free workshops are aimed at businesses who intend to create growth through researching, developing or using innovation.

The Business Hothouse - Finding Finance and Funding Close

Understanding how to access business funding and learning how to write and submit funding applications, could provide the investment you need to start or to grow your business. This free support is aimed at all business owners who want to raise funding to start, or to grow their business.

The Business Hothouse - OverviewClose

The Business Hothouse offers free support to pre-start and established businesses in the Coast-to-Capital area. From workshops to grant funding, we provide the expert guidance to get your business growing.

The Business Hothouse support program is run by a consortium of expert delivery partners based in the Coast-to-Capital area, and is funded through the European Regional Development Fund and Local Authorities.

The program offers free expert business knowledge support and access to government grant funding. It is open to pre-start and established businesses and will run until September 2022.

Be the business | Digital Close

Be the business is a not-for-profit organisation set up by the government to support SMEs. Their website is dedicated to helping small businesses make better use of technology to drive improvements in performance

Exporting is GREATClose

A National Government portal for business support to help you Start, Grow or Accelerate

National Business Support HelplineClose

You can contact the government's Business Support Helpline for free advice.

Business Support Helpline
enquiries@businesssupporthelpline.org
Telephone: 0800 998 1098
Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm

Primary Authority - Trading StandardsClose

At Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards we understand the risks that businesses face. In particular, having another enforcement authority challenge you (even though you think you have done the right thing) can be worrying, costly and damaging to your public image.

Start-up Business LoansClose

Loans go up in £500 increments, with a typical loan around £2,500 but can be higher.

Department for International Trade (DIT)Close

The Department for International Trade (DIT) helps businesses export and grow into global markets. They provide practical support to UK businesses at home and overseas and help overseas companies locate and grow in the UK.

Through UK Export Finance they help to ensure no viable UK export should fail for lack of finance or insurance.

Green Growth PlatformClose

The University of Brighton's Green Growth Platform supports a thriving and innovative green sector in Sussex through an exciting network of environmentally focused businesses.

Catalyst TeamClose

Catalyst was formed to support growth and jobs by providing a flexible resource to action the to-do lists of growing companies.

Surrey Chambers of CommerceClose

Surrey is one of the most successful and productive areas for business in the UK. It's a county that embraces innovation and is a fantastic location to run a business.

Surrey Trading StandardsClose

Buckinghamshire and Surrey County Council's Trading Standards team has extensive experience of advising a variety of businesses from small family companies to international blue-chip corporations. To start benefiting from our advice services, register for business advice today!

Our Business Advice Team is part of Surrey and Buckinghamshire Trading Standards and is made up of experienced and qualified Trading Standards Officers, who can help you ensure your business complies with consumer protection laws and regulations and help you maximise your profits.

Sussex Chamber of Commerce Close

Sussex Chamber of Commerce is one of only 52 Chambers in the UK to be accredited by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC).

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) was established 150 years ago in 1860 and is the national body for a powerful and influential Network of Accredited Chambers of Commerce across the UK - a network that directly serves not only its member businesses but the wider business community.

Accredited Chambers of Commerce exist to make a difference to your business, through ensuring your views are heard within Government, opening new business opportunities in local, national and international markets, or providing critical business advice, services and skills development. High on the BCC's agenda is helping British business thrive, so the BCC works with Government to shape policy affecting businesses. It also focuses on key areas of activity including International Trade, Skills Development and Business Services.

Be The BusinessClose

A group of business leaders today issued a rallying call for British businesses to engage with solving the UK's poor productivity at the launch of 'Be the Business', a movement which will inspire businesses to be the best they can be, providing practical tools to assist them and be a catalyst for change.

Business PropellerClose

Business Propeller offers the ambitious business owner the opportunity to gain knowledge, share experiences and grow influential networks from seasoned professionals, who have all owned, started and led their own multi-million pound businesses.

CBI South EastClose

The CBI is the UK's premier business lobbying organisation, providing a voice for employers at a national and international level.

Chichester Chamber of CommerceClose

Chichester Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) liaises with the District Council and other partnerships on behalf of businesses in and around the City, to ensure the continued economic prosperity of the area.

Chichester District CouncilClose

At Chichester District Council we recognise that the wealth of the community is generated by it's successful businesses.

Country Land and Business Association SEClose

The CLA is the membership organisation for owners of land, property and business in rural England and wales.

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)Close

Enterprise Europe Network was launched by the European Commission in 2008 and it is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized (SMEs) with international ambitions. It helps businesses across more than 65 countries worldwide to innovate and grow on an international scale.

Innovate UK EDGE, along with 600 member organisations, brings together over 3,000 business innovation specialists.

Member organisations include:

Innovation support organisations
Universities and research institutes
Technology organisations
Regional development organisations
Chambers of commerce and industry
Innovate UK EDGE builds on the capacity and capability of Enterprise Europe Network experts to understand the local business environment in which they are operating and offer a targeted and tailored service to SMEs to access:
International partnerships – expertise, contacts and events to connect companies with international partners
Advice for international growth – expert advice for growth and expansion into international markets

The Network includes expert groups covering key economic sectors from healthcare to agri-food and from intelligent energy to fashion and textiles.

Enterprise NationClose

Business support for the price of two cups of coffee

Business owners have often asked us why business support can't be delivered on the same basis as cloud software and subscription movies; paid for on a monthly basis and accessed 24/7.

We've listened and acted.

You can now tap into modern business support from Enterprise Nation for only £4 per month.

Horizon's 2020 SME Instrument Close

As part of the Horizon 2020 programme, the European Commission is hand-picking potentially disruptive businesses to invest and support as part of the SME Instrument. Your business could receive up to £2.5 million in funding, and world-class business support and mentorship.

ICAEW Business Advice ServiceClose

The ICAEW Business Advice Service (BAS) provides professional advice for owner-run businesses, startups and SMEs.

we enable businesses to receive an initial consultation at no charge from an ICAEW Chartered Accountant.

MDHUBClose

MDHUB is the premier peer to peer business growth network for Managing Directors and their Senior Board Directors in the South of England.

mentorsme.co.ukClose

mentorsme.co.uk is Britain's first online gateway for small and medium-sized enterprises looking for mentoring services.

The free site offers businesses access to a list of quality-assured business mentoring organisations across Britain. An easy-to-use search engine allows businesses to refine their searches according to the life stage of their business and their location in Britain.

Our objective is to help businesses find a mentoring organisation to suit their needs in a fast and easy way.

Sussex Innovation (SINC) - Falmer and CroydonClose

At Sussex Innovation, we help you realise your ambitions for rapid growth by supporting you through the growing pains that all businesses experience. This includes areas such as new business strategy, infrastructure, recruitment and establishing new industry relationships. We'll give you the confidence, direction and skills you need to take your business to the next level.

The Happy Start-Up SchoolClose

We run transformational programs and events for founders, leaders and teams from 1 day workshops to 3 month programs. Get in touch if you have any questions about any of the things we do or if you'd like to invite us in to speak or help bring your ideas to life.

The Knowledge Transfer NetworkClose

The KTN is the UK's innovation network.

The Law Society- Lawyers for Your BusinessClose

Our Lawyers For Your Business service puts you in touch with a solicitor who can talk you through the legal issues you face and what you need to do next in a free 30-minute consultation

University of BrightonClose

If you want to recruit talent, train your workforce or access expertise, we may well be able to help you. You could also collaborate with us on a joint venture, or get help with government funding.

We have a long history of working with businesses, education providers and public sector organisations. Talk to us to find out more.

University of SussexClose

The University of Sussex is a leading research university, with a worldwide reputation for innovation and inspiration.

The University of Sussex provides a range of services including Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, IP, Research and placements.

Association of Business Mentors Close

The Association of Business Mentors (ABM) is the professional association working to improve and professionalise business mentoring across the UK.