Getting your business off the ground and steering it through those first few turbulent years can be a daunting prospect.....

.......The good news is, you don't have to go it alone. We are here to help people to realise their dream of starting their own businesses. We are the most experienced start-up providers in the area. During the past 20 years, we have successfully assisted thousands of new businesses to get started, and given them that vital listening ear throughout their first 2 years.

Our services, delivered by our own local professional business advisers, are focussed on helping entrepreneurs to build reliable, well researched plans from their own business ideas which, combined with confidence and enthusiasm, will give them an excellent route to success.

Over the years we have seen many of our start-up businesses grow and develop, creating a vital part of the local economy by providing employment to others.

Clients can be confident in knowing that the Business Venture Group is always available to them, usually free of charge, and any assistance is only a phone call away.

We provide assistance in the following ways:

Head for Business

If you are at the stage where you have an idea and need to know what to do next to get your business moving. We would suggest this introductory business awareness session which will provide all the basic information that needs to be considered when thinking about self-employment click here for course dates.

One to one sessions

Once you have started to develop your plans and have a clearer idea of what needs to be done, then arrange a one to one meeting with an adviser who will be happy to discuss all aspects of your business plan. Should you require finance to start up, they will also be able to help you to find the right providers and prepare your business plan for submission. Please contact us for booking instructions.

Business Advice & Networking Events

Working with other providers of business services we arrange a number of business advice and networking events throughout the year. This is another opportunity to take advantage of free advice from support professionals including HM Revenue and Customs, Accountants, Solicitors, Marketing Specialists etc. There is also the opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs like yourself who are new to running their own business. Click here for events in your area.