Access free advice and support
Talk to us about any aspect of business growth you’re grappling with. Our expert team of friendly and experienced advisers is here to help you navigate the complexities of growing your business in Suffolk and Norfolk. Whether you’re looking to enhance your digital skills, access business grants, or expand your professional network, we’ve got you covered.
Why Choose Us?
Our advisers provide independent support that is dedicated to helping businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk thrive, regardless of their size. We provide comprehensive support tailored to your specific needs.
Business Support
Personalised Support: We’ll come to you, ensuring that you receive the assistance you need in the most convenient way possible.
Expert Coaching: Access specialist business coaching advisers to sharpen your management and leadership skills.
Cost-Free Services: All our services are free at the point of delivery, making it easier for you to focus on growing your business without worrying about additional costs.
Whether you’ve a sole trader or an established enterprise, we’re here to guide you through every step of your business journey.
For more information and to get started, visit our Contact Us page. Let us help you unlock your business’s full potential in Norfolk and Suffolk.
If you are thinking about starting a business, you can access pre-start or start-up support from one of the Suffolk and Norfolk providers of Start-up business support.:
Business and Intellectual Property Centre (BIPC) Norfolk – Norfolk County Council in Norfolk
www.menta.org.uk in West, East and Mid Suffolk
Start Build Grow Business Programme. covers Ipswich pre-start or start-up support hello@startbuildgrow.co.uk
Expand overseas
Access export insights
- Passport to Export helps you assess your readiness for international trade
- Create a detailed action plan
- Get market research assistance
- Receive funds to visit your target market
- Get introduced to your local International Trade Adviser
Get technology working for you and your business
Keep up with technology
- Make the most of faster internet speeds
- Understand your various broadband options
- Find out when Superfast Broadband arrives in your area
- Attend digital workshops on topics like Google Analytics, and Social Media
Access finance, grants and vouchers
Is your business eligible to receive special funding?
- We know all about the grants, loans and vouchers you may be eligible for
- We can introduce you to all you need to know about crowdfunding, venture capital, angel finance and much more
- Starting a capital investment project? Talk to us about grants between £1,000 and £500,000
- Other funding sources include vouchers to boost broadband, grants to support energy/carbon reduction measures, and grants for non-mandatory training
Making business regulations less intimidating
Helping you get regulatory compliance right –first time
- Work in partnership with professionals that can help ensure you’re unafraid of compliance & find being compliant so much easier
- Supporting how your business is run, improving efficiency, safety and product quality, not just licenses, permits & regulations
- One point of contact for every compliance issue
- Liaise with one local authority, not many
- Doing compliance differently, working collaboratively
Find out more here.
Meet specialists in your field
Access new expert contacts
- Bespoke signposting and referral service
- Share your growth plans with us
- And we’ll point you in the right direction for expert advice and support from industry and education
Tip the scales to high growth
Are you eligible to join our exclusive high growth business development programme?
- Get the support and insight needed to take your business’ performance from silver to gold
- Tailored analysis of your business to help take it to the next level
- Peer-to-peer environment for real world growth
- Access to prestigious high growth business course
Find out more here.
Take full advantage of intellectual property rights
Protect your intellectual property
- Protect your name and logo with a trademark
- Consider applying for patents
- Be introduced to your local Intellectual Property Officer, patent attorneys and intellectual property specialists