Start your business

There’s lots of guides and support for starting a new business and we can connect you to experts and advisors who can help get you set up

Your first steps

Not sure where to start? Get advice on your first business steps and make the right decision

Business plan tips

Think you've got a solid business idea? Write a business plan to help you start your business journey

Market research

If you’re about to put large amounts of money into a new business, it pays to do some research first. Understanding the right numbers is an important part of this

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Your brand

From telling your story to creating a unique selling point, find out what it takes to create a good brand and great business

Your customers

Your business will rely on your customers. Make sure you know what they want and how to target them

Money

Find resources to help your new business navigate funding and tricky tax requirements

Marketing tools

Get new skills to help market your business on another level

What you can do and where

Stuck for where to start your business? There are rules around which areas you can build commercial and which areas are residential

Start ups and mentors

These can be one of the best resources you could access as a start up business. Grow your business in the right direction and find out the services offered both locally and online